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Description edit
A novel full of grand passion and intensity, The Soldier's Wife asks "What would you do for your family?" "What should you do for a stranger?" and "What would you do for love?" As World War II draws closer and closer to Guernsey, Vivienne de la Mare knows that there will be sacrifices to... read more
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Characters/People edit
- Millie de la Mare: The youngest daughter of Vivienne.
- Evelyn: Eugene's mother. Viviane's mother in law
- Johnnie: Son of Gwen, bands together with Piers to fight against the occupation of the island
- Gunther Lehmann: German lover of Vivienne
- Simon Duquemin: 9-year-old friend of Millie
- Angie le Brocq: Vivienne's friend
- Gwen: Friend of Vivienne
- Celeste: Friend of Blanche
- Blanche: Daughter of Vivienne
- Frank le Brocq: Husband to Angie
- maritza podd: Add a description of this character.
- Eugene: Vivienne's husband who is off fighting in the war.
- Max Richter: one of the Germans occupying the Guernseys.
- Brian
- Mrs. Du Barry
- Hitler
- Peter Mahy
- Harry Tostevin
- Iris
- Mrs. Sebire
- Monica Charles: the 'other woman'
- Hermann
- Richter
- Tomas Kreutzer
- Vera Hill
- Clemmie Renouf
- Hans Schmidt
- Danya: Kirill's wife
- Margaret Tarrant
- Ruthie Duquemin
- Joseph Renouf
- Miss Delaney
- Ilse
- Jerry
- Susan Gallienne
- Mabel
- Mr. Churchill
- Kirill
- Nathan Isaacs
- Alphonse
- Mr. Ozanne
- William
- Gladys Le Tissier
- Beethoven
Setting & Locations edit
- Guernsey
- London
- Berlin
- St. Peter Port
- France
- Alderney
- Germany
- Elm Tree Farm
- Belorus
- Bavaria
- England
- Jersey
- Weymouth
Organizations edit
- Organisation Todt (OT): Organization that is in charge of organization of the workers and building of the fortifications
First Sentence edit
''Once upon a time there were twelve princesses...''
Table of Contents edit
Part I June-July 1940
Chapters 1-11
Part II August-October 1940
Chapters 12-33
Part III October 1940-September 1941
Chapters 34-43
Part IV September 1941-November 1942
Chapters 44-67
Part V December 1942-November 1943
Chapters 68-82
Part VI Epilogue
Chapter 83
Series & Lists edit
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Authors & Contributors edit
- Margaret Leroy (Author)
First Edition edit
Original Language: English
Publisher: Hyperion
Country: Add the country of publication.
Publication Date: 2011
ISBN: Add the ISBN.
Page Count: 416
Publisher: Hyperion
Country: Add the country of publication.
Publication Date: 2011
ISBN: Add the ISBN.
Page Count: 416
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- Dewey: 813
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