Come from Away - by Genevieve Graham (Paperback)

About the Book

"In the fall of 1939, Grace Baker watches her three brothers board Canadian ships headed for a faraway war. Grace stays on the home front, doing her part and tending the general store that keeps her small Nova Scotian community running. Everyone says the conflict will be over soon. Three years later, the fighting rages on and the harsh realities of war hit close to home. Telegrams and casualty lists bring devastating news while rumors swirl about "wolf packs" of German U-boats lurking in the deep waters along the shore. Then, one day, a handsome stranger ventures into Grace's store claiming to be a trapper come from away, and as the weeks go by, she finds herself looking forward to seeing his gentle smile. But Rude, her mysterious visitor, is not the lonely outsider he appears to be. When the truth comes to light, Grace is forced to question everything she has believed about the enemy her brothers are battling overseas and the difference betwen doing one's duty and doing what is right. And if Grace is to have a chance at love, she must not only choose a side but take a stand." -- Back cover.

Book Synopsis

Inspired by a little-known World War II legend, a young woman and a stranger "from away" are caught on opposite sides of war in this enthralling novel about love and second chances from USA TODAY and #1 bestselling author Genevieve Graham.

In the fall of 1939, Grace Baker's three brothers, sharp and proud in their uniforms, board Canadian ships headed for a faraway war. Grace stays behind, tending to the homefront and the general store that helps keep her small Nova Scotian community running. The war, everyone says, will be over before it starts.

Three years later, the fighting rages on and the harsh realities of war come closer to home when rumours swirl about "wolf packs" of German U-Boats lurking in the deep waters along the shores of East Jeddore, a stone's throw from Grace's window.

Then, one day, a handsome stranger ventures into the store. He claims to be a trapper come from away, and, as Grace gets to know him, she becomes enamoured by his gentle smile and thoughtful ways. But after several weeks, she discovers that Rudi, her mysterious visitor, is not the lonely outsider he appears to be. He is someone else entirely--someone not to be trusted.

When a shocking truth about her family forces Grace to question everything she has so strongly believed, she realizes that she and Rudi have more in common than she had thought. And if Grace is to have a chance at love, she must not only choose a side, but take a stand.

Set against the tumultuous years of World War II, Come from Away is a mesmerizing story about strangers, enemies, and friends--and the power of love to transcend the barriers that keep us apart.

Review Quotes

"Taking inspiration from an old Maritime legend, Come from Away is gripping from its first page to last. Impossible to put down."
-- Toronto Star

"The talented Genevieve Graham once again calls upon a fascinating true story in Canadian history . . . A beautiful look at the choices we make in the face of both love and war."
-- KRISTIN HARMEL, internationally bestselling author of The Forest of Vanishing Stars

About the Author

Genevieve Graham is the USA TODAY and #1 bestselling author of thirteen novels, including On Isabella Street, The Secret Keeper, The Forgotten Home Child, Letters Across the Sea, and Bluebird. She is passionate about breathing life back into history through tales of love and adventure. She lives in Alberta. Visit her at GenevieveGraham.com or on X and Instagram @GenGrahamAuthor.