Never pretty enough to please her gorgeous mother, Allie will do anything to gain her approval–even marry a man she doesn’t love. Lt. Walter Novak–fearless in the cockpit but hopeless with women–takes his last furlough at home in California before being shipped overseas. Walt and Allie meet at a wedding and their love of music draws them together, prompting them to begin a correspondence that … that will change their lives. As letters fly between Walt’s muddy bomber base in England and Allie’s mansion in an orange grove, their friendship binds them together. But can they untangle the secrets, commitments, and expectations that keep them apart?
A Distant Melody is the first book in the WINGS OF GLORY series, which follows the three Novak brothers, B-17 bomber pilots with the US Eighth Air Force stationed in England during World War II.
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I really enjoyed this author and plan on reading more of her novels. The characters were not the normal beautiful, rich, perfect ones that are so often found in Christian fiction. It held my interest right to the end. Story line moved along nicely too
This book was a pleasant surprise!
Awesome
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. The author did a wonderful job. This is the second book I have read by this author and I would not hesitate to read anything she has written.
It was excellent! I’ve read all 3 books in the series.
I LOVED it!! Excellent story (with a base on my “growing up period” of Antioch, CA which made it even more interesting as it brought back a lot of memories of a time gone by). I have since bought and read all of Sarah’s books and loved them all. She is a terrific story teller and her work is well researched.
Great book! I am a fan of Grace LivingstonHill and have been looking for an author as good. for years. I think this author is as good as Grace.I am very very impressed!!!!
This was an excellent romance mixed with action. The author really ddemonstrates the power of prayer and obedience to God.
I love WWII novels that deal with how the characters handle the situation. This one kept me reading.
This was a good story especially that the main woman wasn’t BEAUTIFUL as usually is the case in this kind of story. It was somewhat predictable but an entertaining novel anyway.
If you like inspirational historical fiction with some romance you will like this!
Great story and well written!
Love all of the history and mystery
Great read, love the story!
An easy way to learn about our history
I enjoy this period of writing when done well.
Challenges your own beliefs….
Great story, very much worth the read.
It really explains the Bible.
Sarah Sundin has become won of my favorite authors. This was the first of many of her books that I have since read, and I especially liked this one because I thought her characters were so realistic; and maybe the female character fit a little closely to myself, too. If you love the Christian historical fiction genre, then you should love this …