Name: A Star for Mrs. Blake
ISBN: 9780307948809

April Smith

Meeting for the first time for a shared pilgrimage to France to visit the graves of their World War I soldier sons, an Irish maid, a chicken farmer's wife, a Boston socialite, a former tennis star, and a librarian meet a brutally scarred journalist before confronting a shocking secret.

A Star for Mrs. Blake

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As far as historical fiction goes, A Star For Mrs. Blake stands out among more recent releases. It is in part based upon/inspired by a true stories. Many people will go into the story with minimal knowledge on the so called “Gold Star Mothers”, especially those who live out of the United States, and will come out of it understanding just a little more than before. April Smith opens our eyes to a part of history that isn’t expressed often and manages to do so with grace.

As a whole, the story is quite moving and really gets you thinking by the time you finish its final pages. There’s an array of characters to see and plots that tie into one another quite well. Most importantly, you meet a woman (Cora) who is incredibly strong, thoughtful, admirable and who begins a journey to Paris; the final resting place of her son who was a casualty in WWI. 

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...there’s an undeniable charm about the way that April Smith writes that is sure to move many people who pick up the novel. While it’s not my favorite read, and I may not revisit it, it’s still something that is bound to capture the hearts of many other readers out there. If you enjoy historical fiction, this is the book for you.

Full review here: http://bookgirl.co.vu/post/1147045464...

Meeting for the first time for a shared pilgrimage to France to visit the graves of their World War I soldier sons, an Irish maid, a chicken farmer's wife, a Boston socialite, a former tennis star and a librarian meet a brutally scarred journalist before confronting a shocking secret set against a lesser-known historical event. By the author of the FBI Special Agent Ana Grey series.

A Star for Mrs. Blake

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