The Metal Heart: A Novel of Love and Valor in World War II
Jun 2021 · HarperCollins
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In the Orkney Isles during WWII, a Scottish woman finds love with an Italian prisoner of war in this "exquisitely researched, beautifully told" novel (Mary Beth Keane, author of Ask Again, Yes).
In the wake of the Allies' victory in North Africa, 1,000 Italian soldiers have been sent to a remote island off the Scottish coast to wait out the war. Their arrival has divided the island's community. Nerves frayed from the constant threat of invasion, many locals fear the enemy prisoners.
But to orphaned sisters Dorothy and Constance, these see sick, wounded men are in need of care. As they volunteer to nurse them, Dorothy finds herself immediately drawn to Cesare, a young man unaccustomed to the bracing Orkney winter, and broken by the horrors of battle.
As the war drags on, tensions between the islanders and the outsiders deepen, and Dorothy's connection to Cesare threatens her community and family bonds. Now she and her sister are each forced to weigh duty against desire . . .
In the wake of the Allies' victory in North Africa, 1,000 Italian soldiers have been sent to a remote island off the Scottish coast to wait out the war. Their arrival has divided the island's community. Nerves frayed from the constant threat of invasion, many locals fear the enemy prisoners.
But to orphaned sisters Dorothy and Constance, these see sick, wounded men are in need of care. As they volunteer to nurse them, Dorothy finds herself immediately drawn to Cesare, a young man unaccustomed to the bracing Orkney winter, and broken by the horrors of battle.
As the war drags on, tensions between the islanders and the outsiders deepen, and Dorothy's connection to Cesare threatens her community and family bonds. Now she and her sister are each forced to weigh duty against desire . . .
In the Orkney Isles during WWII, a Scottish woman finds love with an Italian prisoner of war in this "exquisitely researched, beautifully told" novel (Mary Beth Keane, author of Ask Again, Yes).
In the wake of the Allies' victory in North Africa, 1,000 Italian soldiers have been sent to a remote...
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March 31, 2022
Audiobook Review: Overall – 5 Performance – 5 Story – 4 Fantastic audio performances. While I really enjoyed listening to this story, I found it confusing at times. I actually had to re-listen to the last couple of chapters to make sure I understood what had happened; I was not expecting the things that happened. The best part of this for me was the absolutely wonderful audio performances; the voice actors were superb. I can’t say enough good things about how much feeling and emotions they put into this book. A complimentary copy of this audiobook was provided to me at my request but my review was voluntary and not influenced by the author and/or narrator.
About the author
Caroline Lea was born and raised in Jersey in the United Kingdom. The Glass Woman is her second novel. She lives in Warwick, England.
Caroline Lea was born and raised in Jersey in the United Kingdom. The Glass Woman is her second novel. She lives in Warwick, England.
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