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Review: Rosemary In Bloom: War, Romance, And Feminism In 1940s America 0
- BOOK REVIEWS
- November 8, 2018
I received Rosemary in Bloom through Book Glow’s Book Reviewer Program. I usually read only the writers that I am already familiar with, so reading a debut novel was very refreshing. Even though romance novels rarely impress me, I found this one to be quite captivating. The Plot Rosemary in Bloom takes place in rural Illinois at
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Review: Rosemary In Bloom: A Warm, Dramatic Novel About Love And Family During WWII 0
- BOOK REVIEWS
- October 2, 2018
Rosemary in Bloom by Khristy Reibel is the story of Rosemary and Albert’s romance, under the shadows of World War II. When they meet, they’re young teens, both working in Owens-Illinois Glass Factory, but the course of their relationship will cover many years with many ups and downs. I really enjoyed the period details in this
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Review: Rosemary In Bloom: Love, War, And Second Chances 0
- BOOK REVIEWS
- September 13, 2018
One of my favorite periods in time is captured within the era of World War II, a milestone in American history. The author presented a heartwarming, sometimes heartbreaking narrative that spilled over into an emotional roller coaster ride fraught with unpredictable romance. My heart hammered rhythmically with each passing scene. The main character, Rosemary, was
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Read An Excerpt From Rosemary In Bloom 0
- EXCERPTS
- August 27, 2018
Inspired by a true story, Rosemary in Bloom by Khristy Reibel explores faith, forgiveness, enduring love against all odds, and the difficult decisions that strong, smart women on the home front had to make during World War II. Here is an exclusive excerpt from the novel: 1942 Rosemary As the first light crept through the
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Interview With Khristy Reibel, Author Of Rosemary In Bloom 0
- INTERVIEWS
- July 25, 2018
Inspired by a true story, Rosemary in Bloom explores faith, forgiveness, enduring love against all odds, and the difficult decisions that strong, smart women on the home front had to make during World War II. Khristy Reibel talks with Book Glow about the writing of the historical novel. The book is available from Open Books Direct.
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Historical Fiction Based On True Stories: 5 Must-Read Novels 0
- BOOK LISTS, BOOKS & HISTORY
- June 15, 2018
You won’t be able to put down these 5 historical novels based on true stories and inspired by real lives and events. 1. The Stars are Fire by Anita Shreve “In October 1947, Grace Holland is experiencing two simultaneous droughts. An unseasonably hot, dry summer has turned the state of Maine into a tinderbox, and
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