Berlin, 1944Ariella Bannon is being hunted. Someone is determined to betray her, but she has survived against incredible odds, and the end is in sight. She will be reunited with her precious children, no matter what it takes.Meanwhile, Liesl and Erich have found a home in Ireland away from the chaos of war-ravaged Europe. As the dark news of what has happened to their fellow Jews filters through, … takes.
Meanwhile, Liesl and Erich have found a home in Ireland away from the chaos of war-ravaged Europe. As the dark news of what has happened to their fellow Jews filters through, they are torn – love for their mother and their home on one hand, and the profound sense of peace and belonging they have in Ballycreggan on the other. Like all of the other children who escaped Nazi territory on the Kindertransport, they must wait to hear the fate of their loved ones.
For their foster parents, Elizabeth and Daniel, their dearest wish, that Ariella would survive the war, is also their deepest fear. Would her return mean the loss of the children they have come to think of as their own?
As the Third Reich crumbles under relentless Allied bombs, Ariella is careful, but Berlin is a very dangerous place to be, and somebody knows she survived. Can she take one last enormous risk to be reunited with Liesl and Erich or will her betrayer see her finally captured?
The Emerald Horizon is the long awaited sequel to the best-seller, The Star and the Shamrock.
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A very realistic story about a group of people who were in Germany and Ireland during WWII. Amazing ability to portray how scared people were every single day. The way she was able to have the character Ariella have a kind heart even though she was currently going through the worst time in her life. She saw each person as an individual and not for being a German soldier or a lady walking down the street. Some of the times she did not know where she will be able to sleep that night. She wanted to live to see her kids again. That alone was enough to continue to push her to live!
Jean Grainger has done it again! Fantastic book, I could not put it down. Strong characters to know and love. Second book or stand alone.
The Emerald Horizon, a sequel to The Star and the Shamrock completes the story of Ariella Bannon and her children. If you haven’t read The Star and the Shamrock, I’d advise you to read it first. However, The Emerald Horizon can be read as a stand-alone.
The book has been well researched and hits home with the horrors of World War II and it’s aftermath. But it’s not all about war. There is an undercurrent of hope and faith that makes you feel the love that these people have for each other. You learn that life goes on even through the terror of those war years.
The book is well written. Jean Grainger has proved herself, once again, as a master-crafter of the written word. It doesn’t get any better than this.
Dont miss a chance to read any of Jean Grangers books.
The Emerald Horizon details life as WW II is ending – in Ballycreggan for the Liebers and Ariella’s children and in Germany for Ariella Bannon. This sweeping saga began in Book 1 – The Star and the Shamrock. Book 2 can be read as a standalone – but if you plan to read Book 1, read them in order because Book 2 gives away some things from Book 1. Ms. Grainger’s books are always an emotional read for me. I become completely immersed in the story and it becomes my reality until I finish the book. Nothing much gets done while I read. This book has amazing characters and a completely realistic plot. You must read this book!
This author has the ability to write a story that has me experiencing many emotions before I have even finished two chapters. Her characters live through the best and worst of times while maintaining their humanity and their ability to help others. The heartbreak of the Jews during WWII is illustrated in book one and continues in a slightly different way in this one. An excellent read.
Loved the sequel to The Shamrock and the Star! From the first page to the end Jean Grainger has you so involved in the lives of these wonderful, endearing characters! Your heart will be cheering on Ariella and hoping she makes it out of Germany despite all that she has to go through while you watch her children become more and more fond of their life in Ireland. Through it all you’re reminded that there are good people in the world that cross nations, beliefs and generations. You don’t want to miss this one! Can be read on it’s own easily if you haven’t read the prequel.
The suffering of the Jewish people during WW 2 should never be forgotten. This was so well written but I don’t want to spoil it for future readers.