I have read several of Elizabeth Musser’s previous books and
enjoyed them. This book seems to be a
departure from her previous style. It
takes place in France and centers on Gabrielle, David Hoffman, and Mother
Griolet during the late 1950’s when Algeria was struggling for its freedom from
France. Gabrielle is a student visiting
France to learn its culture and language and she finds herself drawn by American
David Hoffman into an operation to rescue children. She must decide to forgive for secrets
uncovered and trust God and David for dangers that are before her.
I enjoyed this book, but found myself disappointed at its
ending. The author leaves the story hanging
at a pivotal point and I will need to read the sequel to have my questions
answered. I prefer her previous series
of books, which are set in the United States, but learned some interesting
facts regarding this time in history.
This book is historical fiction with a dash of romance and a smidgen of
suspense, which kept me reading. If you
enjoy these genres, this book is for you!
