The Major's Daughter: A Novel

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Like Snow Falling on Cedars, a stirring tale of wartime love April, 1944. The quiet rural village of Stark, New Hampshire is irrevocably changed by the arrival of 150 German prisoners of war. And one family, unexpectedly divided, must choose between love and country. Camp Stark is under the command of Major John Brennan, whose beautiful daughter, Collie, will serve as translator. Educated at Smith and devoted to her widowed father, Collie is immediately drawn to Private August Wahrlich, a peaceful poet jaded by war. As international conflict looms on the home front, their passion blinds them to the inevitable dangers ahead. Inspired by the little-known existence of a real World War II POW camp, The Major's Daughter is a fresh take on the timeless theme of forbidden love.

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Praise forThe Major'S Daughter:

A tremendous novel, rich and complex, about war and peace, love and almost, almost unbearable longing. It took my breath away. Luanne Rice, New York Times bestselling author

Francis poignant and reflective novel is based on historical fact. --Booklist

Beautifully written, this title will attract readers who like a love story mixed with their historical fiction. Library Journal

Historical fiction fans will want to give this a read, the romance aspect, time period and all the characters contribute to its appeal. The ending tied the story together in such a complimentary manner. Wonderful debut from Francis. -Unshelfish

There is something about a romance novel that gets you. Every so often we are gifted with a fresh take on this age old genre.. . . J.P. Francis delivered a book to get lost in withThe Majors Daughter. Black Dog Speaks

Author Bio

J. P. Francis is an English professor who lives and writes in New Hampshire.