Where Daffodils Bloom, Leya Delray
Where Daffodils Bloom, Leya Delray
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Where Daffodils Bloom
Based on the True Story of a WWII War Bride

Author: Leya Delray

Narrator: Judith Bareham

Unabridged: 10 hr 49 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 08/30/2020

Synopsis

The bestselling biographical novel, now on audiobook!In a tiny town on the coast of Lancashire, Lily Brown is trying to hold her world together.With England in the throes of World War II, her alcoholic father a prisoner overseas, and her mother struggling to make ends meet, she is convinced marrying her wealthy suitor is the best way to take care of her family.Until a blue-eyed American soldier turns her life upside-down.Based on a true story, this beautifully researched biographical novel follows Lily’s journey as she finds herself torn between the country she loves and the man who has stolen her heart. Haunted by dark memories, afraid of putting aside her own plans, and faced with a future nothing like what she expected, will she find the courage and faith to forge a new life in America?Or will she let her fears—and the past she can’t let go of—destroy her chance for happiness with the man who adores her?

Reviews

Goodreads review by Kellyn on October 16, 2018

Original Review: Whoa. Just ... whoa. This is an incredible story ... and it's even more incredible because great portions of it are true! Full review to come! I need paperback nowwwWWWWwww! And another spoiler for content which I will also forget: (view spoiler)[Super clean! Kisses, of course, but not a single one de (hide spoiler)]......more

Goodreads review by Joy on March 18, 2021

This is such a great book and I've read it twice now!......more

Goodreads review by Susan on January 07, 2021

I read books that have great reviews and also read the ones who people wrote who did not like the book. I read this and thought it would have been better because of the reviews. Two people meet and fall in love during WWII. After I read it, I wish I had not read it. The future husband seemed pretty......more

Goodreads review by Brittney on September 25, 2023

First of all, do yourself a favor, and do not listen to this on audiobook. The narrator does a terrible job of imitating an American accent. Floridians do not even have accents. I really like the premise of this, as I think the idea of being a war bride is interesting. I really got into it when she......more

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