Synopsis:
Vibrant and scrappy Maggie McCleod tried not to get fired from her wartime orchestra, but her sharp tongue landed her in trouble, so an overseas adventure with the USO’s camp show promises a chance at a fresh start. Wealthy and elegant Catherine Duquette signs with the USO to leave behind her restrictive life of privilege and to uncover the truth behind the disappearance of the handsome pilot whose letters mysteriously stopped arriving.
The two women are joined by an eclectic group of performers–a scheming blues singer, a veteran tap dancer, and a brooding magician–but the harmony among their troupe is short-lived when their tour manager announces he will soon recommend one of them for a coveted job in the Hollywood spotlight. Each of the five members has a reason to want the contract, and they’ll do whatever is necessary to claim it. As their troupe travels closer to the dangerous battlefront in Tunisia, personal crises and wartime dangers only intensify, putting not only their careers but also their lives on the line.
What To Expect:
This is a novel set during WWII about a USO variety show group touring North Africa. A vibrant cast of characters brings the story to life, showing a new aspect of life during WWII. This novel features minimal violence, clean romance, and Christian undertones.
Content Warnings:
Language: None
Sexual Content: None/Mild – Light kissing, hand holding, brief description of a picture of a woman scantily dressed
Violence: Mild – Only three violent scenes in the book, with mild injuries due to bombing. No man-to-man combat; injuries are briefly described without graphic details.
Substance Use: None
Prejudices: Mild – Some mention of prejudice against Jews; a work camp with Jewish inmates is featured. All main characters are horrified by its existence and want to do what they can to help those who are imprisoned.
Religious Themes: Overall theme of the book is Christian and there are a few Jewish characters. One character struggles a bit with the intensity of her Christian upbringing, but comes to terms with it by the end of the novel. There are subtle Christian messages throughout.
Other Topics: Adultery is briefly mentioned without any explicit details. There are a few instances of non-violent family discord. Some mild discussion of polio.
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