Last Light
Last Light by Elizabeth Farnsworth, published by Flint Hills Publishing on March 12, 2024, is a historical fiction novel set during World War II. The story unfolds in 1943, as the Allies transport German prisoners of war to the United States for medical treatment. The narrative follows Isabelle Graham, a young newspaper reporter who arrives at the Buffalo Ridge Army Hospital in Kansas to interpret for an amnesiac prisoner. As she delves into his mysterious past, she uncovers layers of intrigue that lead to unexpected and violent consequences.
Readers will find a compelling exploration of identity and the complexities of war through Isabelle’s interactions with the prisoner, who claims to be a corporal yet exhibits the demeanor of a high-ranking officer. The novel addresses themes of conflict and the human experience during a tumultuous period, providing insight into the lives affected by the war. With 190 pages, this edition offers a detailed portrayal of the era, inviting readers to engage with the historical context and the personal stories intertwined within it.
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The year is 1943. Victorious in North Africa, the Allies send thousands of German prisoners of war to the United States. Severely injured or ill POWS will be treated in U.S. Army hospitals. On a hot day in August, a young newspaper reporter rides her horse to the Buffalo Ridge Army Hospital just west of Topeka, Kansas. Carrying an aura of mystery, Isabelle Graham speaks German with a Viennese accent. She is soon hired to interpret for an amnesiac prisoner who claims to be a corporal but behaves more like a high officer. Isabelle must discover his identity. Her quest will end in bloody violence with consequences not only for her and the prisoner, but also for many others in the far-away conflagration of war.
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