Elizabeth Camden: Beyond the Clouds

 By Kelly Bridgewater

 They lost each other once before; now the clouds of war may give them a second chance.

As teenagers, Delia Byrne and Finn Delaney fell in love while flying kites and dreaming of a future together--until betrayal tore them apart. Now, as America enters World War I, Delia works for peace as a paralegal and pacifist. Her values forbid her from supporting the war effort, but she volunteers for a relief organization trying to save millions of lives in famine-stricken Belgium.

Returning to America as a decorated war hero, Finn is eager to get back to the front but is assigned to use his fame to raise funds instead. To his surprise, this mission will bring him face-to-face with Delia, the only woman he ever loved and once hoped to marry. As their shared mission draws them together, old sparks of romance begin to stir--until duty sends them behind enemy lines in occupied Belgium. Will the greatest danger be the conflict raging around them--or the possibility of falling in love again?

 

My Thoughts:

Beyond the Clouds by Elizabeth Camden was a heartwarming story set against the horrors of World War I. Camden invites readers into a world of resistance that I was not familiar with. Camden has a gift for taking little known facts and weaving them seamless into a story so that readers are being educated, but in a fun and delightful way. It was interesting to read, and Camden does a wonderful job at creating a story that captures the imagination and does not let go. I love the setting of New York, then Long Island, then into the German territory. Even though it was a war situation, Camden still tugs at the heartstrings with Delia and Finn. Finn, the hero, was a brave man who really came from nothing but made something of himself that gave Delia something to see the change and fall for. Delia, also became a better person during the War. She realized her strengths and worth and used them for the good of American soldiers in captivity. Overall, Beyond the Clouds by Elizabeth Camden is a wonderful story with brave characters, horrible situations, and a romance that is delightful to watch unfold. I will own a paperback copy of this story for my personal library.

I received a complimentary copy of Beyond the Clouds by Elizabeth Camden, but the opinions stated are all my own.

My Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars

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