World War II. London Blitz. Fate. Mystery. Family. Dreams.
Secrets of Charmed Life by Susan Meissner is a beautiful WWII historical fiction story of resilience, family, mistakes, chasing dreams, and the makings of a happy life. This novel is fantastic; I loved every minute of it. There was excellent character development, an unpredictable story, and powerful moments that are impactful.
The story of Julia and Emmy set during the time of the London Blitz not only opens your eyes to how extensive the bombings in London were, but also how resilient the community was with the motto, "Keep on and carry on" spoken. Julia and Emmy's stories have similar threads of love and acceptance.
Susan Meissner is a wonderful author. I loved Fall of Marigolds, but I enjoyed Secrets of a Charmed Life even more. If you are looking for a great clean adult historical fiction read, you must check out Meissner's books.
Happy London Blitz Historical Fiction Reading!
Secrets of a Charmed Life by Susan Meissner
Rating: 5/5 stars
Best For: Adults.
Clean Read: Yes. There's action, and intensity regarding war time, but considered it clean.
Worth a Check Out: Yes. The audiobook is a great check-out as well.
Buy It or Not: Buy, especially if you love historical fictions.
Read Aloud: The historical aspect of the London Blitz and the mystery that goes along with it would make a good read aloud with the right group/class. It'd make a great book club book.
Book Club Discussion Ideas: How extensive the London Blitz was, Resilience, Impact of choices, Is it ever okay to lie?, People make mistakes, Fate and providence, What makes up a happy life?
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"Don't chase only the dream. Life is a journey not a destination."
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A happy life is not made up of what you dreamed of or achieved, but who you poured your life into and who poured theirs into yours. Love for others should be the motivation.
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