The Italian Ballerina by Kristy Cambron
This historical
fiction novel travels between the present and World War 2, intertwining the
stories of Private Courtney Coleman and his granddaughter Del, with Matteo and
his aging grandmother, the Italian ballerina.
I enjoyed the
unusual slant this story took on World War 2, seeing it through the eyes of
both a rising ballerina and a medic in the army. Studded with well-written characters and laced
with a mystery, this story keeps the reader on her toes.
I appreciated
several things about this novel. The
romantic elements of the story were plausible and well within the boundaries of
Christian fiction. The plot was
constantly unfolding but the mystery wasn’t solved until near the end of the
book. The characters’ development kept me interested
as I learned more of their past.
I did find the time
shifting in the plot a bit confusing.
Readers who enjoy historical
fiction with a bit of romance and mystery will enjoy this book. I received a complimentary copy from the
publisher and was not obligated to write a favorable review.
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