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As the terrors of WW II draw closer to home, Mrs. Mike's adopted daughter Kathy decides to leave home and do her part by going to nursing school in Montreal, where she meets two very different men who will change her life. The coauthor is Nancy Freedman.
Quick Summary
Kathy, the adopted daughter of Mrs. Mike, leaves her home during World War II to attend nursing school in Montreal, where she encounters two very different men who dramatically alter her life's trajectory. The novel explores themes of wartime sacrifice, young adult independence, romantic decision-making, and the challenges of finding one's identity amid global conflict. If your teen enjoys historical romance like "A Gentleman in Moscow," they will be drawn into Kathy's compelling coming-of-age story during the war years. This book is ideal for high school students in grades 9-12 who appreciate character-driven narratives with historical settings and complex relationship dynamics.