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By: Mary Roberts Rinehart (1876-1958)
I recently had the pleasure of reading a captivating novel set during World War I, The Amazing Interlude by Mary Roberts Rinehart. The story follows an American nurse, Sara Lee, who travels to Belgium to assist with the war effort. Through a series of events, Sara finds herself becoming a key player in the Belgian resistance movement, taking on dangerous missions and risking her life to help those in need.
The author does a wonderful job of creating a vivid and realistic portrayal of the war-torn setting, making the reader feel as though they are right there alongside Sara. The characters are well-developed and compelling, particularly Sara herself, who is brave, determined, and incredibly relatable. The plot is filled with twists and turns that will keep you on the edge of your seat, and the writing is engaging and emotive.
Overall, The Amazing Interlude is a powerful and moving story that sheds light on the courage and sacrifices made by ordinary people during wartime. I highly recommend this novel to anyone looking for a gripping historical drama that will stay with them long after they finish reading.
Book Description:
It is the early days of The Great War. As the curtain rises, Sara Lee is sitting by the fire in her aunt and uncle’s home, knitting a baby afghan. Her beau’s name is Harvey. He has his eye on a little house that is just perfect for two and he will soon propose to Sara Lee. But in this play, the mise en scène is about to change. A fairyland transformation will take place and Sara Lee will step into a new and different story, where she is the princess in a forest of adventure. There is a prince, too, whose name is Henri. He is as strange as the forest itself. And then just as suddenly, the scene changes back and Sara Lee is once again sitting alone by the fire, knitting socks for the soldiers this time, and with a memory and a new stirring in her heart. This is the story of Sara Lee’s amazing interlude.
