About
the book:
A
brave midwife. A wounded pilot. A risky secret.
In the midst of World War II, Ireland has declared
herself neutral. Troops found on Irish soil must be reported and interned, no
matter which side they are fighting for. When midwife Nan O'Neil finds a
wounded young Canadian pilot at her door, she knows she's taking a huge risk by
letting him in. Not only is she a widow living alone, but if caught harboring a
combatant, she'll face imprisonment.
Still, something compels Nan to take in
"flyboy" Dutch Whitney, an RAF pilot whose bomber has just crashed
over County Clare. While she tends to his wounds and gives him a secret place
of refuge, the two begin to form a mutual affection-and an unbreakable bond.
But Nan has another secret, one that has racked
her with guilt since her husband's death and made her question ever loving
again. As Nan and Dutch plan his escape, can he help restore her faith?
About the author:
Jeanne M. Dickson was born into an Irish American
family, the only girl surrounded by four Find out more about Jeanne M. at http://www.jeannemdickson.com.
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My
Review:
Grounded Hearts
tells a beautiful story of strong women in Ireland in World War 2. I didn't
know that Ireland was neutral during World War 2, nor did I know anything about
their internment camps. Jeanne M. Dickson did her homework on the history of
the area and the role Ireland played during the war. I like the main character,
midwife Nan. She has a heart of gold, that's been broken. Yet, she's selfless
when it comes to taking care of others. I love the strong and loyal bond the
women of the story share, as well as the setting. Nan's cottage is cozy. Then
there is the flyboy, "Dutch". He's a strong, yet tender man who wants
nothing more than to fly his fighter plane against the evils of Hitler. As I
read the book, I didn't want to put it down. It's not a gentle inspirational
book. Instead, the story deals with emotions, passion, sin, war, and love. The
men of Ireland were drinkers and the women said what was on their minds. But
the story is a beautiful tale of redemption, second chances, forgiveness,
loyalty, and love. If you enjoy honest, historical fiction, you'll want to read
Grounded Hearts. I give it five stars for the excellent writing and moving
story. I received this book for free.
