Her duty is to keep smiling through… When World War II breaks out, Suzanne’s dream of attending the Royal Academy of Music crumbles. Determined to do her bit, she joins a swing band that entertains troops in some of the worst-hit cities of Europe. Through singing, Suzanne finds a confidence she never knew she had, and she soon wins the admiration of Britain’s brave servicemen. But her heart … brave servicemen.
But her heart already belongs to a Navy officer who is serving out at sea. The question is… will they meet again?
A gripping tale of love, courage and camaraderie, perfect for fans of Nancy Revell, Donna Douglas and Vera Lynn.
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I’ve loved Molly Green’s writing since I read “An Orphan’s War”. I then proceeded to read every book she’s written.
I loved “A Sister’s Song”, the characters were so very real to me. Suzy joined the Entertainment group that traveled to entertain the troops. She really came into her own while away from home for the first time.
There was a lot packed into this book, all very well written. I enjoyed how everything unfolded and highly recommend this book, and every book from Molly Green
A Sister’s Song (The Victory Sisters #@) by Molly Green is the second installment of an excellent trilogy of WWII historical fiction novels, each focusing on one of three of the Linfoot sisters. The first book focused on the eldest, Raine, while this gives the middle, Suzanne or Suzy, the spotlight. I have to admit I have already read the first book, which I loved, but I do not think one has to read the previous book to understand, and fall in love with, this book.
I love the way Ms. Green writes her novels. The smooth, easy, flowing, and heartwarming way she weaves a tale of a family in a small village on the outskirts of London is totally enthralling. The concept of Suzy joining ENSA (the entertainment group that traveled abroad and throughout home to entertain the troupes) and learning more about what their experiences were like, was so unique and interesting. Her elder sister joined, and found success, with ATA, so it was so great to see Suzy shine in her own right. I loved her testing the waters, and going for it by signing up for ENSA, standing up to her mother, leaving the nest, and venturing into uncharted territory with singing and playing the piano vs just playing the violin the village group was just so great to follow. Suzy grew so much over the course of this book, and I truly was drawn to her loyalty, strong moral compass, personality, and gumption. I enjoyed her family, the friends she met at home and in ENSA, and I also loved her sweet romance with James. I also enjoyed some of the plot twists, and surprises! Some of them definitely threw me for a loop.
I truly enjoyed this novel!
5/5 stars enthusiastically
I have thoroughly enjoyed my time with the Linfoot family and am so glad there is still more to come with the next installment.
Thank you to Avon/HarperCollins for this ARC and in return I am submitting my unbiased and voluntary review and opinion.
Sisters and War
Suzanne, or Suzy as her sisters Raine and Ronnie call her, has her future planned out. She wants to study at a music school and someday start an all woman orchestra. Than the war happens and Suzy decides she needs to help out somehow in the war effort. This is a tough sell because her mother has paid for private lessons so she could have a musical career. She is determined and joins a swing band who are members of the ENSA – the Entertainment National Service Association – to entertain the troops.
Suzy does a good job entertaining the troops, but she struggles with a family secret she learned before she left to join the ENSA. She hates keeping secrets from her sisters and she is at odds with her mother over it.
Suzy also has to come to terms with her growing attraction to the handsome Naval captain she met before she left. They have been writing back and forth as much as possible with the war going on.
The book is about the war and the musical group that entertained the troops, the girls and guys that made up that group and Suzy’s interaction with them, her friendships, finding out she would be singing instead of playing her violin. Learning how to sing on a stage in front of a group of people with help from other’s in the group with more experience. The fashions they wore, the places they went and the appreciation they received from the audience.
It is about family, communications and love between each other. It is about inseparable sisters and their support for each other.
I enjoyed this book and I would recommend it.
Thanks to Molly Green, Avon Books UK, and NetGalley for allowing me to read and advance copy in return for an honest review.
A Sister’s Song by Molly Green is the second book in the Victory Sisters series. I haven’t read book one but I had no problem enjoying this book. It can be read as a standalone.
Suzanne is a young girl talented in playing the violin. She wishes to do her bit for the war and she got a great opportunity.
Themes of tragedies, love,war,forgiveness,reconciliation,friendship and many more were explored in this book.
I was hooked to the plot from page one. What a great story!
Oh! I love James, such a sweet helpful young man.
This novel is full of action,suspense,unfolding truths and many more. Get ready for an adventure!
I love the bond between sisters. I couldn’t help admiring them while reading the pages. I don’t have any sisters, I am so blessed with brothers hence my admiration for the bond among sisters especially Ronnie and Raine to Suzanne.
Oh! I had an adventure sailing that big ship with the ENSA group. I love Betty,Fern,Adelaide and Suzanne.
This book needs to be made into a movie. The fast paced,attention grabbing, suspense filled pages were making my heart beats so faster. I couldn’t take a breath or a break while opening page after page.
Molly Green writes well. I can’t wait to read more books by her.
I received a complimentary copy of this book from Avon Books UK through NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.