"Not by Sight"

by Kate Breslin

5 stars!
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Description

In the spring of 1917, all of Britain's attention is on the WWI war front and the thousands of young men serving their country on the front lines. Jack Benningham, dashing heir to the Earl of Stonebrooke, is young and able-bodied but refuses to enlist despite the contempt of his peers.

A wealthy young suffragette, Grace Mabry will do anything to assist her country's cause. Men like Jack infuriate her when she thinks of her own brother fighting in the trenches of France, so she has no reservations about handing him a white feather of cowardice at a posh masquerade ball.

But Grace could not anticipate the danger and betrayal set into motion by her actions, and soon she and Jack are forced to learn the true meaning of courage when the war raging overseas suddenly strikes much closer to home and their fervent beliefs become a matter of life and death.

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Biography

A Florida girl who migrated to the Pacific Northwest, Kate Breslin was a bookseller for many years. She is the author of For Such a Time and lives with her husband in Seattle, Washington. 

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My Thoughts ~

This detailed account of England's part in WWI is educational as well as exciting. The differing viewpoints between those who are for, and those against the war become the strength that holds this compelling story together. While Jack Benningham appears to take the stand of a conscientious objector, Grace Mabry is appalled that any Englishman would not support his country in the war effort. Her relationship with him is tenuous at best.

A varied portrayal of colorful characters are depicted throughout this story. As secrets unfold Grace and her coworkers bond together in their cause for the war effort, and become personal and emotional supports for one another. The relationship between Jack and Grace is testy and somewhat gritty. Much of the time they are at odds, but tolerate one another out of necessity. 

I appreciate the fact that this story is not rushed. There are numerous situations that need resolution, and I enjoyed the various journeys throughout this very interesting novel. Descriptive and poetic, the layers of this story are blended with expertise and lead to very interesting and intriguing developments. The premise for this story brought to mind both Beauty and the Beast and Phantom of the Opera, a well developed and pleasurable storybook quality that I thoroughly enjoyed. I highly recommend this deeply moving novel!

Disclaimer: I received a copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for my honest review. All expressed opinions are my own, and no monetary compensation was received for this review.

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