More reviews for Her Secret Soldier are in! Here’s some of what reviewers have to say on Amazon.
Reviews from Amazon Canada
“A page turner!
Couldn’t stop reading! Julie Hartley writes wonderful prose and a can’t-miss-plot!”
“Refreshingly unique historical fiction!
Days later, I’m still thinking about Rose Tilburn and her secret soldier and longing for a trip back to Silverwood Vale!
This refreshingly unique historical fiction novel highlights worthiness, the risks everyone took during wartime, how war makes killers of the best of men, and how far people can be pushed before they give up.
Hartley’s book was better than imagined and I can’t wait to explore her backlist as I await her next novel.”
“Riveting Timelines
I don’t read many novels, but I adored this one and simply could not put it down. The pacing between the two timelines was perfect, the details, it transported me and stayed relatable. Emotional and intriguing, a fantastic read.
Only downside is I read it too fast.”
Reviews from Amazon US
Excellent WWII Historical Fiction-Unputdownable
What a great historical WWII fiction debut novel! I thoroughly enjoyed the book, reading it in less than 24 hours. With the dual timeline routine in books, movies, and TV getting rather stale, Julie Hartley wrote a beautiful tale of love and loss using this style of writing. Her Secret Soldier has found a permanent place in my heart and on my bookshelf.
“If you love WWII historical fiction, you must read this unputdownable story.
I started reading at 6 PM on a Friday, slept for three hours, made a pot of coffee, and picked up the book because I simply had to keep reading. A book rarely calls to me like Her Secret Soldier has. I highly recommend this book and this new author to all historical fiction lovers, especially those with a deep love of WWII historical fiction.
Who says you can’t find love with the enemy? Julie Hartley’s character, Rose, proves that compassion always makes sense.
I loved the book and can’t wait to read more of this author’s work. It’s a five-star read all the way around”
Reviews from Amazon UK
“Amazing
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 14 September 2024
A wonderful and interesting story which is a dual time line.”
“Hits the spot for ww2 fiction
I do love a good World War 2 fiction, and this one hit the spot. It was the perfect blend of mystery, romance and intrigue. I also learned something new as I’d not heard of ‘Operation Lena’ before. As always with this genre you have to suspend belief a little as I’m not sure events ever could have unfolded as they did. But then again, how would we know!
Written as a dual timeline, dual POV story, Her Secret Soldier switches between Emma in 1990 and her Great Aunt Rose in 1940. I loved Rose and Emma and seeing how much they learned about themselves during the course of the book. I thought Walter was incredibly brave too.
The plot was well paced, and had just the right amount of mystery to keep me reading. There were a couple of plot twists that I was expecting, which then didn’t happen, which I was pleased about as they would have been rather clichéd!
I definitely think Julie will be an author to look out for.”
Thank you to everyone who has taken the time to review Her Secret Soldier!
See more reviews on NetGalley, Goodreads and Amazon
Her Secret Soldier was published Sept 12th 2024 by Bookouture
