The Photograph
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.23 (505 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1585473707 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 400 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 0000-00-00 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Together these sisters of the heart maintain a deception that, like the shifting reflections of a picture, becomes a beacon of possibility to be cherished until fate brings their men home.. For Maddy Marshall, it was a time of innocence. Chosen by the Romance Writers of America as One of the Top Ten Favorite Books of the YearAs a nation of young soldiers marches off to war, two women left behind will embrace a final keepsake, a profound reminder of the moment before their lives changed forever—its bittersweet images telling the story of an innocence lost, of a love just beginning, and of a family that may never be whole again. Until the night before her brother Davey shipped out, the night she danced with dreamy Lieutenant Tull-Martin, the night of the photograph—when her world fell apart. Only Davey’s wife, Ruth, will discover what happened, helping Maddy to hide her grave secret and its undeniable consequences. Her fiancé and all the neighborhood boys ran off to enlist, ready to defend their country. Then on her seventeenth birthday, the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor. It was all incredibly romantic to Maddy
Surprisingly, she is allowed to accompany her enlisted brother Davey's wife Ruth to Miami until he ships out. Deborah DonovanCopyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved. The title refers to a photo taken of Ruth, Davey, Maddy, Maddy's new love, and several of Davey's friends, taken on the eve of the men's departure. This is how she finds out that Maddy was raped that last night, that she is pregnant, that Davey's best friend has been captured, and that Frankie, Maddy's attacker, is dead. Ruth sees changes in
Beuatiful and moving On the advice of a friend I read this book. I was very glad I did. The story takes place during WWII when Maddie and her sister-in-law Ruth move to Miami to be closer to Ruth's husband before he departs for war. Although they intend to be in Miami for just a short period of time, a tragedy happens and they continue to live there until after . Loved ItCouldn't Put It Down!!! After just recently finishing 'The Wedding Dress' and being only somewhat pleased with it, I was a little reluctant to pick this up, but I'm soooo glad I did. This is an excellent story of two girls and their struggles with life, war, and family.Taking place during WWII, Maddy and Ruth (Maddy's brother Davey's wife) head down to Miami to spe. Huntress Reviews said Excellent! I loved it!. December 7, 19Excellent! I loved it! Huntress Reviews December 7, 1941. The day the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor, and the day Maddy Marshall turned seventeen. Maddy had lived a relatively quiet small town life in Radley, Pennsylvania, until now. Suddenly her fiancé has announced that he has joined the Navy and is leaving. Her brother Davey had joined the Marines previously and is getting. 1. The day the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor, and the day Maddy Marshall turned seventeen. Maddy had lived a relatively quiet small town life in Radley, Pennsylvania, until now. Suddenly her fiancé has announced that he has joined the Navy and is leaving. Her brother Davey had joined the Marines previously and is getting