In Times of Rain and War - by Camron Wright (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

During World War II, an American soldier encounters a German woman living a secret life in bomb-blighted London.

In September of 1940, during the Blitz in London, Audrey Stocking is blending in with other civilians who are trying to survive the nightly bombings, but she has a secret. She is German, and she is Jewish. Her fake passport and nearly perfect English allow her to blend in as she works hard to help evacuate British children into the countryside. Audrey longs to reunite with her family in Germany, but her double life, the bombings, and the watchful British Military Intelligence have forced her to stay put. And then there are the paralyzing nightmares . . .

Lieutenant Wesley Bowers, an American soldier training with London's Bomb Disposal Company 5, meets Audrey when an air raid leaves an unexploded bomb on the floor of her flat. She is attractive, intelligent, and compassion-ate, and there's an immediate connection between them. As they get to know each other, Wesley realizes Audrey is the one bright spot amid the war's unending bleakness and constant threat of death. But will he still feel the same if he discovers the secrets she is hiding? Secrets even Audrey is unaware of?

In Times of Rain and War is a gripping and heartbreakingly beautiful story about the strength and resilience of the human heart and spirit, reminding us there is always hope in hard times.

Review Quotes

"At its simplest, this book is a love story. Wright bases much of it on well-researched history of life in London during the Battle of Britain. There is also interesting technical detail on the battle between the German engineers designing the bombs and fuses and their British counterparts, the "Backroom Boys," who seek to counter them. This emotion-laden novel is especially recommended for romance fans who can appreciate the vivid wartime setting."-- "Historical Novel Society"

"It is fast-paced, yet poignant and compelling with lovely imaging and prose."-- "Midwest Book Review"

"Wright explores the psychological wounds of war in London during WW II. Wright's characters grapple with questions of heroism, loyalty, and forgiveness as they reconcile their ideas about good and evil with the reality of a horrific war. Fans of Mitch Albom will appreciate this inspiring story."-- "Booklist"

About the Author

Camron Wright began writing to get out of attending MBA school at the time, and it proved the better decision. His first book, Letters for Emily, was a Readers' Choice Award winner, as well as a selection of the Doubleday Book Club and the Literary Guild. The Orphan Keeper is a Foreword Reviews Indie Book of the Year Gold winner in Multicultural Fiction. Camron and his wife, Alicyn, live on the western edge of the Rocky Mountains and are the parents of four children.