From the publisher:
In the midst of World War II, Ireland has declared herself neutral. Troops found on Irish soil must be reported and interned, no matter which side they are fighting for. When midwife Nan O’Neil finds a wounded young Canadian pilot at her door, she knows she’s taking a huge risk by letting him in. Not only is she a widow living alone, but if caught harboring a combatant, she’ll face imprisonment.
Still, something compels Nan to take in “flyboy” Dutch Whitney, an RAF pilot whose bomber has just crashed over County Clare. While she tends to his wounds and gives him a secret place of refuge, the two begin to form a mutual affection—and an unbreakable bond.
But Nan has another secret, one that has racked her with guilt since her husband’s death and made her question ever loving again. As Nan and Dutch plan his escape, can he help restore her faith?
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This book has a great premise, and it is an interesting part of World War II that I haven't read about recently. I liked the idea of the book a great deal.
While the book was okay, I didn't find myself immersed in the story or really invested in the characters. Nan and Dutch were good characters but I felt that there was too must focus on the sexual attraction. Also, it seemed a bit redundant to always have the women using their bodies to get what they wanted to distract the men.
I felt that the supporting characters in the book as well seemed a bit flat or characterized.
It isn't a bad read, but just not what I was hoping for.
I received this book free from the publisher. All opinions are my own.
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