Letters Across the Sea

By Genevieve Graham

Book Overview

Inspired by a little-known chapter of World War II history, a young Protestant girl and her Jewish neighbour are caught up in the terrible wave of hate sweeping the globe on the eve of war in this powerful love story from the #1 bestselling author of The Forgotten Home Child . I'm writing to say goodbye... With all my love, M Summer 1933 At eighteen, Molly Ryan feels as though she is always looking for work to help her family through the Great Depression crippling her city. The one bright spot in her life is playing baseball with her best friend, Hannah Dreyfus, and sneaking glances at Hannah's handsome older brother, Max. Molly knows that her Irish Protestant parents disapprove of her spending so much time with their Jewish neighbours, and she also sees the signs that say "No Jews Allowed" outside Toronto's stores and parks. But unlike many of the city's residents, Molly doesn't blame Hannah and Max for the mass unemployment and unrest--they're her beloved childhood friends. As more of Hitler's hateful ideas cross the sea, tensions between the two families and their communities rise, spilling over one smouldering day in August when a local "Swastika Club" unfurls a huge white banner bearing the Nazi symbol at a baseball game. A riot erupts, throwing Molly and Max together and sparking a secret they must keep from everyone they love. When Max enlists to fight overseas, their love is put to the ultimate test, the letters between them a tenuous bond. By war's end, both of their families will be scarred by painful betrayal as devastating truths come to light. Perfect for readers of The Daughter's Tale and The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society , Letters Across the Sea is a poignant novel about the enduring power of love to cross dangerous divides even in the darkest of times.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1982156635
• ISBN13: 9781982156633
• Release Date: April 2021
• Publisher: Simon & Schuster
• Length: 484 Pages
• Weight: 1.01 lbs.
• Dimensions: 6.1" x 9.3"

Customer Reviews

Historical Fiction

This is a World War II Historical Fiction that takes place in Canada. I feel in love with Genevieve Graham's writing when I read Forgotten Home Child, so I know I had to pick this book up. This book was slow moving in the beginning of the book, but it picked up pretty quickly. I love the characters in this book, and I really love the storyline in this book. I love how the main characters loved each other no matter how many people told them not to. I also love that this book shows us how Canada was during WII and the Depression. There is many books that takes place in France, England, and some USA, but I have not read many Historical Fiction that takes places in Canada. I love how Graham's book is helping people learn Canadian history. I am from and live in the USA, but I love learning other Countries history as well. I also look more into historical points in Graham's book. This book also hit my heart so hard and I cried so hard during some points of this book. I have to say this book is not for the light hearted readers, and you should look into trigger warnings before putting this book up. I received an ARC of this book. This review is my own honest opinion about the book like all my reviews are.