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Letters Across the Sea

Written by: Genevieve Graham
Narrated by: Erin Moon, Jonathan Todd Ross
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Inspired by a little-known chapter of World War II history, a young Protestant girl and her Jewish neighbour are caught up in the terrible wave of hate sweeping the globe on the eve of war in this powerful love story that’s perfect for fans of The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society.

If you’re reading this letter, that means I’m dead. I had obviously hoped to see you again, to explain in person, but fate had other plans.

1933

At eighteen years old, Molly Ryan dreams of becoming a journalist, but instead she spends her days working any job she can to help her family through the Depression crippling her city. The one bright spot in her life is watching baseball with her best friend, Hannah Dreyfus, and sneaking glances at Hannah’s handsome older brother, Max.

But as the summer unfolds, more and more of Hitler’s hateful ideas cross the sea and “Swastika Clubs” and “No Jews Allowed” signs spring up around Toronto, a city already simmering with mass unemployment, protests, and unrest. When tensions between the Irish and Jewish communities erupt in a riot one smouldering day in August, Molly and Max are caught in the middle, with devastating consequences for both their families.

1939

Six years later, the Depression has eased and Molly is a reporter at her local paper. But a new war is on the horizon, putting everyone she cares about most in peril. As letters trickle in from overseas, Molly is forced to confront what happened all those years ago, but is it too late to make things right?

From the desperate streets of Toronto to the embattled shores of Hong Kong, Letters Across the Sea is a poignant novel about the enduring power of love to cross dangerous divides even in the darkest of times—from the #1 bestselling author of The Forgotten Home Child. 20th Century Fiction Historical Historical Fiction Romance Dream War Tearjerking

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As alway this amazing author did thorough investigations to create this historical story. Mixing fact with fiction to reveal inhumane incidents during WW2.

Bringing to light the untold horrific war crimes committed by the Japanese toward many untrained Canadian Military posted in Hong Kong.

The emerging heartfelt events created by the author’s brilliant writing and storytelling tells another educational story of loss and love.

A Truth Is Told

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I learned so much about our Canadian forces especially in Ontario ! This information must be taught to our children. The story line was riveting and held my interest all the way thru racism, antisemitism as well as as love story against all odds. I can’t wait to read more from this author.

Incredible Canadian WW2 History

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This is a fantastic way to learn about Canadian history. This is my second book by this author and I learned so much from each one. These books should be in schools.

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