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When the World Fell Silent
When the World Fell Silent

When the World Fell Silent in Bloomington, MN

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A story of loss, hope and redemption against impossible odds...
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'If you've read
The Women
by Kristin Hannah I recommend you read this one!!!!'
The Globe & Mail Bestseller
'Alward tells this story of the wounded survivors and the people who cared for them
with affecting grace
'
Toronto Star
1917. Halifax, Nova Scotia.
Nora Crowell wants more than her sister's life as a wife and mother. As WWI rages across the Atlantic, she becomes a lieutenant in the Canadian Army Nursing Corps. But trouble is looming and it won't be long before the truth comes to light.
Having lost her beloved husband in the trenches and with no-one else to turn to, Charlotte Campbell now lives with his haughty relations who treat her like the help. It is baby Aileen, the joy and light of her life, who spurs her to dream of a better life.
When tragedy strikes in Halifax Harbour, nothing for these two women will ever be the same again. Their paths will cross in the most unexpected way, trailing both heartbreak and joy its wake...
Praise for Donna Jones Alward:
'A beautiful, meticulously researched story that
will keep you on the edge of your seat
until the very last page.'
USA Today
bestseller, Genevieve Graham
A triumphant, unforgettable tale
of sacrifice, hope, and second chances ... with a twist that will have readers holding their breath' Renee Ryan, author of
The Secret Society of Salzburg
Readers of historical fiction,
don't miss this one
!'
bestseller, Andie Newton
'A winning and memorable tale that boasts a
perfectly-judged grasp of historical detail, wonderfully nuanced characters, and a narrative arc that never falters
bestseller, Jennifer Robson
'A fascinating,
heartbreaking
, and heartwarming story'
bestseller, Glynis Peters
A rare novel
that is both heartbreaking and heartwarming at the same time.
Prepare to fall in love
' Soraya M. Lane, bestselling author
'Meticulously researched and full of atmospheric
period details that will take your breath away
' Julianne MacLean, bestselling author
'Alward handles the aftermath of a Canadian tragedy with sensitivity, skill,
brilliant writing
' Lecia Cornwall, author of
That Summer in Berlin
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