A World of Trouble – Fateful Decisions

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Pub Date 15 Jul 2020 | Archive Date 25 Aug 2020

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1940, Guernsey. Nineteen is a time to be young, to make rash decisions and follow your heart. For Marion, Stella and Rachel, age doesn’t mean a thing when World War Two comes to their shores. A mass evacuation springs into action, hundreds of people, both friends and family, fleeing their tranquil island. By the 1st July, that home is invaded by German troops, a strong, ruthless force that submits the islanders to their will. Now is not a time to be young, but a time for courage as the three women face their most dangerous times. Little do they know it will stretch for five more years…

With Marion and Rachel locked on the ‘prison island’, lacking basic supplies, and under an increasingly authoritarian regime, life is challenging. Each wrestle with their own difficult choices, both feeling alone, lost and scared for the lives of those they love. Life for Stella may not be under authoritarian command, but she still struggles to make her way in England, having to rebuild her life without counsel from family and friends.

Will all three find the courage to soldier on? Or, without each other’s support, struggle to survive the cold times until the liberation?
1940, Guernsey. Nineteen is a time to be young, to make rash decisions and follow your heart. For Marion, Stella and Rachel, age doesn’t mean a thing when World War Two comes to their shores. A mass...

A Note From the Publisher

Jacky Renouf’s forebears came from Guernsey. Her father joined the British Army in 1939 whilst her mother evacuated in 1940. They returned to Guernsey in 1946 & migrated to New Zealand in 1953. She worked in social services between 1966-2018 and has written academic and social policy papers & two family- history books.

Jacky Renouf’s forebears came from Guernsey. Her father joined the British Army in 1939 whilst her mother evacuated in 1940. They returned to Guernsey in 1946 & migrated to New Zealand in 1953. She...


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I received a copy of this book from Netgalley. Thank you for the opportunity.
This book had an interesting take on the classic WW2 novel with being set in Guernsey from 1940. It shed a light on events not usually seen with the story being supported and grounded by the real history of the period.
The writing is good and the pace rapid which adds to the urgency of the time period e g. In the beginning when people are being evacuated, it helps really evoke the panic described in the book. The main characters are all likable and relatable, enabling the reader to become invested in the story and get drawn in to it. It is a relatively quick read compared to most historical read and it is a good way to pass some free time.
It was quite difficult to follow initially with the introduction of many characters within the first few chapters, as well as the three stories running in parallel.
However, as the story went on, the use of the three narrators added to the story by giving a fuller picture of the time than would be seen with just one narrator. I enjoyed reading about the variety of experiences each MC had which allowed greater depth to the story.
I would recommend this book to anyone with an interest in historical fiction.

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One of the main reasons I love historical fiction is because of the actual history lessons I’m learning as I turn each page. Yes, a good deal of the story is fiction but so much of it is based on actual events and the story paints a vivid picture.

Rachel, Marion and Stella are the best of friends. The girls went to school together, shared the stage in community plays and they each had a very different experience with the Germans invaded the Channel Islands in 1940. Stella was able to escape and try to make a life for herself in England. Thankfully, the boy next door was close by and helped her establish a new life away from their island. Rachel and Marion were locked in on the island. Rachel, a nurse, got a front row seat to the decline and devastation of her home. She befriends a German doctor who was conscripted into the army. He’s a good man and together they try to secure the supplies needed to care for the residents. Marion also stays behind and becomes a companion to a German officer. She is looked down on by her community and disowned by her mother as a result of her actions. Over the next several years, Rachel and Marion just try to make it to the next day while Stella is on the outside looking in and tries to find a way to help her former home.

What I love about this book is the fact that it opens ones eyes to the fact that each and every person had a different experience in WWII and the each and every one had a different outcome. The characters are extremely relatable and likeable. This is definitely a weekend read. Once you get immersed in the story, you won’t want to put it down.

My only beef with my copy of the book is that I received an unedited copy from NetGalley and it didn’t include authors notes. To me, those are vital to these stories. The author does include a list of sources for further reading which I grately appreciate. Thank you NetGalley for a early access to this excellent read!

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