ABOUT:
Chicago, 1944. Liz Stephens has little interest in attending a USO club dance with her friends Betty and Julia. She doesn’t need a flirtation with a lonely serviceman when she’s set to marry her childhood sweetheart. Yet something happens the moment Liz glimpses Morgan McClain. They share only a brief conversation—cut short by the soldier’s evident interest in Betty—but Liz can’t forget him. Thus, when Betty asks her to ghostwrite a letter to Morgan, stationed overseas, Liz reluctantly agrees.
Thousands of miles away, Morgan struggles to adjust to the brutality of war. His letters from “Betty” are a comfort, their soul-baring correspondence a revelation to them both. While Liz is torn by her feelings for a man who doesn’t know her true identity, Betty and Julia each become immersed in their own romantic entanglements. And as the war draws to a close, all three will face heart-wrenching choices, painful losses, and the bittersweet joy of new beginnings.
PRAISE AND RECOGNITION:
“An absolutely lovely debut novel filled with endearing characters and lively descriptions. Fans of World War II romantic fiction will definitely enjoy this fast-paced story.” Kristin Hannah, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Nightingale
“This sweeping debut novel, told through letters and alternating points of view, is ambitious and compelling…will appeal to historical fiction fans hungry for a romance of the ‘Greatest Generation.'” Publishers Weekly
“This poignant novel digs deep into the emotional and physical effects of war and is well written and well researched.” New York Journal of Books
“An absorbing debut, combining the emotional power of The Notebook with the stirring history and drama of Saving Private Ryan. Kristina McMorris gives us a novel to savor and remember.” Ben Sherwood, New York Times bestselling author of The Death and Life of Charlie St. Cloud“
Propelled by the epic sweep of world war, yet warmed by intimate human moments, this story will linger in the reader’s memory long after the last page is turned.” Susan Wiggs, #1 New York Times bestselling author”
McMorris gives readers a poignant and resonant ‘Greatest Generation’ story of love and loss during wartime.” Booklist
“A tough book to put down! Sprinkled with fabulous historical detail of the WWII era and true-to-life characters, Letters from Home is a beautifully told story.” RT Book Reviews
“A gripping and memorable story, it is a timeless lesson in love and loss and the moments that shape our lives.” Pam Jenoff, international bestselling author of The Kommandant’s Girl
“This is a debut novel for McMorris, who writes of the people and the period with a great deal of insight and compassion.” Historical Novels Review
“Interspersing unflinching images of combat with more intimate, emotional scenes personalizes this historical period and will touch your heart…I enjoyed this book from beginning to end.” Fresh Fiction
- Goodreads Choice Awards Semifinalist for Best Historical Fiction
- Must-read selection in Woman’s Day magazine
- Reader’s Digest Condensed Book Selection
- Doubleday and Literary Guild Book Club Selection
- Dixie Kane Memorial Award Winner
- Kay Snow Fiction Award Winner
- Touch of Magic Award Winner
- Golden Palm Award Winner
- Night Owl Reviews Top Pick
- Coffee Time Reviewer’s Recommend Award
- Fresh Fiction Fresh Pic
AUTHOR VISITS:
Author visits with Kristina McMorris are available via NovelNetwork.com.