Finding Papa’s Shining Star
Finding Papa’s Shining Star by Judy Nickles, published by Wild Rose Press in March 2010, is a historical fiction novel that explores the complexities of identity and relationships during the Great Depression. The story follows eleven-year-old Bobbie Rycroft, who transforms into Annie Ashley, living a life of comfort and privilege, far removed from her past filled with fear and deprivation. As she matures, Annie’s life takes a turn when she hastily marries David Levinson just before he is deployed to war, leading to a reunion that reveals the emotional distance between them.
Readers will find a narrative that delves into themes of romance and personal history, as David encourages Annie to confront her past to heal their relationship. The plot unfolds with the tension of Annie’s struggle to reconcile her former self with her current life, while David’s connection to her past adds layers of complexity and potential danger. This edition spans 322 pages and is presented in English, inviting readers to engage with a poignant exploration of love, memory, and the quest for self-acceptance amidst the backdrop of historical challenges.
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In the dark days of the Great Depression, when eleven-year-old Bobbie Rycroft became Annie Ashley, cherished daughter of Alan and Lenore, she left behind a life of fear and deprivation. Or so she believed as she grew to womanhood, sheltered in an affluent home with every material possession and opportunity. Graduating from Vassar just as America gears up for war, she enters into a hasty marriage with David Levinson only ten days before he goes overseas. When he returns, they are strangers. David loves Annie deeply, but he realizes that she cannot live in the present until she has made peace with her past. When he urges her to find Albert Rycroft’s shining star, she insists that Bobbie is dead. But David knows that Bobbie is very much alive and that his own tangled connection to her past could put Annie in danger of losing her life.
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