“Get Your Farm in the Fight” - The Realities of WWII Come to a Wisconsin Farm
Full of intrigue, adventure, and romance, this series celebrates the unsung heroes—the heroines of WWII.
Only last year, Fannie O’Brien was considered a beauty with a brain, and her future shone bright, despite the war pounding Europe. With her father’s sudden death and her brothers overseas, Fannie must now do the work of three men on their 200-acre farm—until eight German prisoners arrive and, just as Fannie feared, trouble comes too. Someone seems intent on causing “accidents,” and Fannie is certain the culprit is one of the two handsome older Germans—or possibly both. Can she manage the farm, keep the prisoners in line, and hold her family together through these turbulent times?
Full of intrigue, adventure, and romance, this series celebrates the unsung heroes—the heroines of WWII.
Only last year, Fannie O’Brien was considered a beauty with a brain, and her future shone bright, despite the war pounding Europe. With her father’s sudden death and her brothers overseas, Fannie must now do the work of three men on their 200-acre farm—until eight German prisoners arrive and, just as Fannie feared, trouble comes too. Someone seems intent on causing “accidents,” and Fannie is certain the culprit is one of the two handsome older Germans—or possibly both. Can she manage the farm, keep the prisoners in line, and hold her family together through these turbulent times?
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MY THOUGHTS
I'm a big fan of WWII-era books, but I'm usually drawn to the ones set overseas. Very rarely do I read any set in the US. (Shame on me!) So I thought this novel was really fascinating. I didn't know anything about the fact that German POWs worked on farms here in the states. I really appreciated learning about that.
I loved getting to know the O'Brien family. They were so real and grounded, and I instantly felt like I was a part of their extended family. I really admired Fanny. After her father passed away and her brothers were drafted, she was the one who had to take over the family farm. She had to sacrifice a lot, but she did it all with grace and hardly a complaint.
I didn't know what to think of the romance, at first, but as the story progressed, it grew on me. And in the end, I was rooting for a happily ever after.
I wouldn't say this story was a fast-paced read, but it was exactly the type of slow and steadily-paced story that I needed. I recommend it to anyone looking for a sweet historical read.
FOUR STARS
This book does sound good! I think I first read about German POWs in the book Summer of my German Soldier, which I read when I was probably 12 or 13. I don't remember much about it now other than that I liked it, and it was a little sad.
ReplyDeleteIt was really fascinating to learn about. I can't believe I'd never heard about it. I'll have to look into Summer of my German Soldier.
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