The Last Green Valley, Mark Sullivan
The Last Green Valley, Mark Sullivan
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The Last Green Valley

Author: Mark Sullivan

Narrator: Will Damron

Unabridged: 16 hr 11 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 05/04/2021

Synopsis

“Mark Sullivan has done it again! The Last Green Valley is a compelling and inspiring story of heroism and courage in the dark days at the end of World War II.” —Kristin Hannah, #1 New York Times bestselling authorFrom the author of the #1 bestseller Beneath a Scarlet Sky comes a new historical novel inspired by one family’s incredible story of daring, survival, and triumph.In late March 1944, as Stalin’s forces push into Ukraine, young Emil and Adeline Martel must make a terrible decision: Do they wait for the Soviet bear’s intrusion and risk being sent to Siberia? Or do they reluctantly follow the wolves—murderous Nazi officers who have pledged to protect “pure-blood” Germans?The Martels are one of many families of German heritage whose ancestors have farmed in Ukraine for more than a century. But after already living under Stalin’s horrifying regime, Emil and Adeline decide they must run in retreat from their land with the wolves they despise to escape the Soviets and go in search of freedom.Caught between two warring forces and overcoming horrific trials to pursue their hope of immigrating to the West, the Martels’ story is a brutal, complex, and ultimately triumphant tale that illuminates the extraordinary power of love, faith, and one family’s incredible will to survive and see their dreams realized.

About Mark Sullivan

Mark Sullivan is the acclaimed author of more than twenty novels, including the #1 Amazon Charts, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today bestseller Beneath a Scarlet Sky, which has been translated into thirty-seven languages and will soon be a limited television series starring Tom Holland. Mark also writes the #1 New York Times bestselling Private series with James Patterson. He has received numerous awards and accolades for his writing, including a WHSmith Fresh Talent selection, a New York Times Notable Books mention, and a Los Angeles Times Best Book of the Year honor. He grew up in Medfield, Massachusetts, and graduated from Hamilton College with a BA in English before working as a Peace Corps volunteer in Niger, West Africa. Upon his return to the United States, he earned a graduate degree from the Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern University and began a career in investigative reporting. An avid skier and adventurer, he lives with his wife in Bozeman, Montana, where he remains grateful for the miracle of every moment. For more information visit www.marksullivanbooks.com.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Sharon on June 28, 2024

Holy Moly!!! My favorite quote about reading is by Kevin Ansbro, "A book should grab you by the lapels and kiss you into tomorrow." The Last Green Valley did exactly that, and then some! Highly, highly recommend! Mark Sullivan has written more than twenty books, including bestseller Beneath a Scarlet......more

Goodreads review by Holly on January 29, 2022

4.5 Stars Amazing story that follows the Martels (based on a true story), a family that decides to leave their farm and home in Ukraine because Stalin's forces are intruding. It is March of 1944 and they have a difficult choice to make. Do they follow the Nazi's who promise to protect them in their r......more

Goodreads review by Gabbi on May 24, 2021

This was a slog. I’m sure Sullivan felt obligated to be faithful to the real Martel family story, but this was less a novel than a point by point rehash of a true story that nonetheless still seemed cliched in its telling. The religious themes were preachy rather than revelatory, and I wanted to str......more

Goodreads review by Karren on April 28, 2023

Emil and Adeline Martel are of German heritage, forced to make the difficult decision to either stay in the Ukraine and it’s about to be invaded by the Russian army or leave and flee West with the Germany army? The Martel’s have lived under Russian rule before, they decide to leave, they have two yo......more

Goodreads review by Jennifer ~ TarHeelReader on July 16, 2021

I’ve been wanting to read a book by Mark Sullivan since his Beneath a Scarlet Sky was such a smashing success. I still haven’t read that one, but I’m grateful to say I’ve read and loved The Last Green Valley. In the 1940s, just as Stalin pushes into Ukraine, Emil and Adeline have a choice to make. Do......more

Quotes

“Narrator Will Damron shows his vocal range in this work of historical fiction, set in Ukraine during WWII. The cast is large, giving Damron ample opportunity to use his expertise in differentiating characters.… He smoothly slips from the third-person narrator to a variety of voices and accents, making listeners feel present as the dramatic events unfold.” —AudioFile Magazine

“After his triumphant novel Beneath a Scarlet Sky, Mark Sullivan delivers another stunning tour de force. Based on interviews and careful research, The Last Green Valley is the novelization of an inspirational true story featuring human strength, faith, and endurance against all odds.” —Authorlink

“A simply riveting read from cover to cover, The Last Green Valley is a deftly crafted novel that showcases experienced author Mark Sullivan’s exceptional narrative storytelling skills combined with exceptional originality.” —Midwest Book Review

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