Of Windmills and War, Diane Moody
Of Windmills and War, Diane Moody
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Of Windmills and War

Author: Diane Moody

Narrator: Justine Eyre

Unabridged: 14 hr 2 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Tantor Media

Published: 04/26/2016


Synopsis

The rumblings of war in distant countries mattered little to Danny McClain. Growing up in Chicago, his world revolved around after-school jobs, a rescued beagle, his pen pal in Holland, and the Cubs' chance to go to the World Series. Then, in December of 1941, news of the attack on Pearl Harbor hit much too close to home. In a few years, Danny found himself in the co-pilot seat of a B-17, stationed with the 390th Bomb Group in Framlingham, England.

Anya Versteeg had been just a teenager when Hitler's troops invaded her homeland of Holland in May of 1940. Forced to grow up much too fast, the feisty preacher's daughter eagerly immersed herself in the Dutch Resistance. Certain that God had turned His back on Holland, she did whatever she had to do to save her country before it was too late.

By 1945, the people of Occupied Holland were starving. Thousands were dying every day. Then, just days before the war ended, help came to the Netherlands like manna from heaven.

Operation Chowhound held special meaning for Lieutenant Danny McClain. Somewhere below in the battered land of tulips and windmills was the girl who needed rescuing, and he would move heaven and earth to find her.

About Diane Moody

Born in Texas and raised in Oklahoma, Diane Moody is a graduate of Oklahoma State University. She lives with her husband, Ken, in the rolling hills just outside of Nashville. They are the proud parents of two grown and extraordinary children, Hannah and Ben. To date, Diane has penned more than a dozen books with several more projects vying for her attention. She and her husband, who writes as McMillian Moody, founded OBT Bookz in 2011. When she's not reading or writing, Diane enjoys an eclectic taste in music and movies, great coffee, and the company of good friends.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Regina on January 15, 2013

Awesome book!!!! I enjoyed this so much. It was an easy read that kept me wanting more. A very nice tribute to the men and women who fought during WWll. The love story that spans the last 5 years of the war is one of joy and tears. I highly recommend this book.......more

Goodreads review by Jane on June 18, 2013

An interesting historical fiction novel of WWII that eventually brings us to the food drops operation in Holland at the end of the war: Operation Chowhound. The story is an easy read that sometimes borders on the romantic. The main character is very likeable and incredibly good. I would recommend it......more

Goodreads review by Janice Graham-Welsh on July 30, 2019

Great people story and romance steeped in a war torn world. Our 2 protagonists are heroes living in America and Holland communicating with each other as pen pal. As the war heats up the 2 protagonists lose contact with each other but never forget one another. How they come together is a beautiful stor......more

Goodreads review by Michele on June 24, 2020

Really enjoyed I dont often read historical fiction but I really enjoyed this and am looking forward to reading the next one soon.......more