Bluebird A Novel
Bluebird A Novel by Genevieve Graham, published by Simon and Schuster on April 5, 2022, is a historical fiction work that intertwines the lives of a young nurse and a soldier during the tumultuous times of World War I and the subsequent Prohibition era. This 352-page novel explores themes of love, resilience, and the impact of family secrets across generations, set against the backdrop of significant historical events.
Readers will find a narrative that shifts between present-day and 1918, focusing on Cassie Simmons, a museum curator with a keen interest in the history of rumrunners, and Corporal Jeremiah Bailey, a soldier recovering from war injuries under the care of nurse Adele Savard. As their stories unfold, the novel delves into the challenges they face upon returning home to Windsor, where the realities of Prohibition complicate their lives. Bluebird presents a rich tapestry of historical detail and emotional depth, inviting readers to reflect on the enduring connections between past and present.
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A dazzling novel set during the Great War and postwar Prohibition about a young nurse, a soldier, and a family secret that binds them together for generations to come—from USA TODAY and repeat #1 bestselling author Genevieve Graham.
Present day
Cassie Simmons, a museum curator, is enthusiastic about solving mysteries from the past, and she has a personal interest in the history of the rumrunners who ferried illegal booze across the Detroit River during Prohibition. So when a cache of whisky labeled Bailey Brothers’ Best is unearthed during a local home renovation, Cassie hopes to find the answers she’s been searching for about the legendary family of bootleggers…
1918
Corporal Jeremiah Bailey of the 1st Canadian Tunnelling Company is tasked with planting mines in the tunnels beneath enemy trenches. After Jerry is badly wounded in an explosion, he finds himself in a Belgium field hospital under the care of Adele Savard, one of Canada’s nursing sisters, nicknamed “Bluebirds” for their blue gowns and white caps. As Jerry recovers, he forms a strong connection with Adele, who is from a place near his hometown of Windsor, along the Detroit River. In the midst of war, she’s a welcome reminder of home, and when Jerry is sent back to the front, he can only hope that he’ll see his bluebird again.
By war’s end, both Jerry and Adele return home to Windsor, scarred by the horrors of what they endured overseas. When they cross paths one day, they have a chance to start over. But the city is in the grip of Prohibition, which brings exciting opportunities as well as new dangerous conflicts that threaten to destroy everything they have fought for.
Pulled from the pages of history, Bluebird is a compelling, luminous novel about the strength of the human spirit and the power of love to call us home.
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