Rate this book

Clear rating

1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

A Distant Melody (Wings of Glory #1)

by Sarah Sundin (Goodreads Author)

4.18 of 5 stars 4.18 · rating details · 838 ratings · 182 reviews

Will a chance meeting in a time of war change her life forever?

Never pretty enough to please her gorgeous mother, Allie will do anything to gain her approval - even marry a man she doesn't love. While Allie has nearly resigned herself to that fate, Lt. Walter Novak - fearless in the cockpit but hopeless with women - takes his last furlough at home in California before bein...more

Paperback, 422 pages

Published March 1st 2010 by Fleming H. Revell Company

more details... edit details

Get a copy:

More…

Friend Reviews

To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up.

Lists with This Book

An Echo in the Darkness by Francine Rivers

Best Christian Historical Fiction

37th out of 528 books — 546 voters

The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis

Best Christian Fiction

112th out of 947 books — 1,422 voters

More lists with this book...

Community Reviews

(showing 1-30 of 2,067)

filter | sort: default (?) | rating details

Jun 06, 2012 Mafi rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: pt, blogring, 2012

'Nas Asas do Amor' primeiro volume da trilogias 'Asas da Glória' da autora Sarah Sundin conta-nos a história de amor de Allie e Walt durante a 2ª guerra mundial guerra mundial. Não é o livro perfeito mas é sem dúvida um bom romance, que me prendeu desde o início até ao fim, pela doçura do amor entre os protagonistas e pelas reviravoltas que a história apresentou. Fiquei mesmo a pensar que a Allie não ficaria com o seu amado.

Como disse, em termos de romance acho que o livro está bem conseguido,...more 'Nas Asas do Amor' primeiro volume da trilogias 'Asas da Glória' da autora Sarah Sundin conta-nos a história de amor de Allie e Walt durante a 2ª guerra mundial guerra mundial. Não é o livro perfeito mas é sem dúvida um bom romance, que me prendeu desde o início até ao fim, pela doçura do amor entre os protagonistas e pelas reviravoltas que a história apresentou. Fiquei mesmo a pensar que a Allie não ficaria com o seu amado.

Como disse, em termos de romance acho que o livro está bem conseguido, não é aquele amor à primeira vista, mas uma amizade que se tornou algo mais e gostei muito das primeiras páginas do livro.

A religião está fortemente presente no livro, e se repararmos bem, o livro é classificado como romance católico. Não fazia a ideia que o livro teria tantas ligações à religião e a Deus, mas à medida que ia avançando na leitura, comecei a ficar um pouco farta da maneira como a autora estava a impingir ao leitor a crença em Deus. Foi a ideia que retirei do livro, que se eu quisesse ter um romance feliz como os protagonistas, teria de ser crente. Logo aí comecei a revirar os olhos mas como estava curiosa quanto ao final, resolvi continuar a ler.

Outro detalhe que me irritou foi os pais de Allie e consequentemente Baxter (o possível marido). Que gente mais estúpida, estava-me mesmo a passar! Só queriam saber do estatuto social e da boa educação. Ao princípio irritei-me com a Allie por ser tão cega e não ver que a sua vida estava a andar para trás, ao aceitar tudo o que os pais diziam, mas felizmente, a personagem foi evoluindo ao longo do livro e ainda bem! Foi hilariante ler as cenas onde a Allie se impôs em frente aos pais e ao noivo. É assim mesmo! :)

Quanto às descrições da guerra, não achei assim nada de especial, aliás até achei muito levezinhas para o tema em si. Esperava algo mais forte.

Concluindo, foi um livro que me deu muito gosto em lê-lo e aguardo a publicação do segundo livro, esperando que não tenhas as mesmas falhas do que este primeiro. (less)

8 likes · like · see review

May 29, 2012 Tinkerbell - Blog MyImaginarium rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: a-minha-estante

O livro “Nas asas do amor” é um romance muito querido que me fez rir, sonhar e apreciar um tempo em que a correspondência principal entre apaixonados ainda era só por carta!

A história tem ação nos Estados Unidos da América, durante a Segunda Guerra Mundial.

Allie é a personagem principal do livro. Filha única, que foi criada num seio de uma família abastada, está prometida a um homem de confiança do pai, compromisso que a deveria deixar contente por alguém a querer, já que a sua mãe, uma beleza n...more

6 likes · like · see review

Feb 28, 2012 Juanitah rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

"Nas Asas do Amor" é o primeiro volume da saga "Asas de Glória", uma série de romances localizados temporalmente na Segunda Guerra Mundial, uma época que importante para a autora devido à suas ascendência, tal como a mesma nos confidencia no início do livro, que nos é trazida pela mais romântica das editoras, a Quinta Essência.
Este primeiro volume conta a estória de Allie Miller, uma jovem rica e privilegiada, cujo futuro já se encontra traçado, especialmente no que diz respeito à sua escolha (o...more "Nas Asas do Amor" é o primeiro volume da saga "Asas de Glória", uma série de romances localizados temporalmente na Segunda Guerra Mundial, uma época que importante para a autora devido à suas ascendência, tal como a mesma nos confidencia no início do livro, que nos é trazida pela mais romântica das editoras, a Quinta Essência.
Este primeiro volume conta a estória de Allie Miller, uma jovem rica e privilegiada, cujo futuro já se encontra traçado, especialmente no que diz respeito à sua escolha (ou dos pais) de marido; e de Walt Novak, o mais novo dos três Novak, mas não menos corajoso, um engenheiro que arrisca a sua vida todos os dias como aviador na luta contra os Nazis.
Ambos conhecem-se por feliz acaso numa viagem de comboio, onde facilmente criam uma ligação. Ligação esta que cresceu quando passaram uma semana juntos graças ao casamento de Betty.
Allie e Walt vivem momentos inesquecíveis, mas o inevitável acontece, e a realidade bate-lhes com força quando Allie regressa a casa e a Baxter, o seu namorado de longa data e futuro marido, e Walt regressa ao dever militar, participando em missões em Inglaterra, onde arrisca a sua vida e dos seus queridos companheiros.
Como em tudo na vida, nem sempre tudo corre por bem e como mais queremos, e Allie e Walt sofrem as amarguras das más decisões e das realidades inevitáveis com as quais se têm de conformar.
456 páginas lidas como se fossem apenas 50, levando-me apenas cinco horas a lê-lo!
A leitura cativou-me de tal forma que assim que o iniciei, não o consegui pousar, levando a melhor sobre o sono!
A escrita de Sarah Sundin é encantadora e enfeitadora, cativando o leitor pela sua simplicidade e ternura, compaixão e moralidade.
Uma estória extremamente bem desenvolvida, com personagens bem estruturadas e extremamente interessantes, que levam o leitor a torcer por elas ao longo de toda a trama.
Embora seja um romance do qual todos esperamos o final feliz, a autora decide não facilitar-nos a vida, cortando-nos a respiração com vários momentos de tensão, levando-nos do êxtase à desilusão; da alegria á tristeza.
"Nas Asas do Amor" suscita no leitor uma mescla de emoções que nos levam do desespero ao entusiasmo... das lágrimas ao sorriso.
Allie e Walt são personagens que evidenciam a mestria e devoção de Sarah Sundin, com os seus bons carácteres; com os seus sentimentos e dúvidas reais; com as suas imperfeições humanas. São cativantes e inesquecíveis.
"Nas Asas do Amor" surpreendeu-me imenso e pela positiva, pois não esperava tal brilhantismo num romance datado na Segunda Grande Guerra, mas a verdade é que já não "vivia" um livro de forma tão emocionante há bastante tempo.
Recomendo a todos os românticos e até aos mais cépticos, pois os finais felizes acontecem!
(less)

9 likes · like · see review

Apr 03, 2012 Cátia Santos rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: 2012-reads

O que motivou-me a ler este livro, foram as opiniões positivas que vi na Blogoesfera e o interesse que tenho por histórias passadas no período da 2 Guerra Mundial. E ainda bem que o fiz!
Ler este livro proporcionou-me uma calma e serenidade que já não sentia muito tempo ao ler um livro. Sim, apesar de este livro se passar na 2 Guerra Mundial, foi o que senti. Para tal contribuiu a escrita da autora e a forma como esta desenvolveu a história, utilizando a guerra como pano de fundo, mas focando-se...more

2 likes · like · see review

Apr 23, 2012 Ana Filipa rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: read-in-2012, books-i-ve-red-from-other-people

Passada durante a 2ª Guerra Mundial, a história de Allie e Mr. Walter Novak, não nos deixa passar indiferente.
Até onde iríamos por amor?
O que faríamos por amor?
De casamento marcado com Mr. Baxter Hicks, Allie vê a sua vida andar para trás quando se apercebe que o verdadeiro amor da sua vida é aquele com quem ela se comprometeu a trocar correspondência durante o tempo em que Mr. Novak foi destacado para combater ao serviço da Royal Air Force.
Condenada a ficar sem herança e o amor dos pais, esta d...more

2 likes · like · see review

Aug 07, 2011 Andi rated it 2 of 5 stars

It was a easy, light read. But, I found much of it to be a bit cheesy and cliche for my tastes.

2 likes · like · see review

Mar 07, 2013 Susan rated it 4 of 5 stars

I’m not normally real big into romance fiction. However, when I saw this book, the WWII era kind of won me over, and I had to try it.

I’m glad I did. A Distant Melody is published by Christian Publisher Revell, and is a very sweet story about rich young Allie, apparently destined to marry her dad’s stodgy business partner, and a sweet, aw-shucks young pilot who has never had a girlfriend but is smitten once he meets Allie.

I liked a lot of things about the main characters. First of all, despite th...more

like · see review

Apr 30, 2012 Nelly rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: 2012

Set during WWII, Walt is an young American pilot who meets Allie a young heiress during the wedding of mutual friends, their friendship turns into love through their many letters, but Allie is already engaged to a man picked by her parents.
after finishing this book my last thought was Oh my wasn't it sweet, but I must make some more considerations, to start off I almost gave up on this book, self-sacrificing, goody two shoes heroines are hardly your ever my cuppa, Walt was the reason why I went...more

like · see review

Apr 14, 2012 Mira, a escriba rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

2º Livro do meu mês temático - 2º Guerra Mundial

Tinha altas expectativas antes de começar a lê-lo, mas rapidamente percebi que iriam ser atingidas! É extremamente fácil entrar na história, e depois de ambientarmo-nos com as personagens e todo o ambiente da década 40, fiquei completamente derretida e presa em cada frase. Nem dei pelas páginas passarem!
Durante a leitura fiz o meu trabalho de casa, pesquisando de tudo um pouco, desde a moda até aos aviões referidos no livro. Assim, ainda consegui e...more

3 likes · like · see review

Feb 13, 2012 Jocelyn Green rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: christian-fiction

One of my favorite novels ever. Here’s what I liked about it:
■It’s a love story, but it’s not sicky-sweet.
■It’s set during World War 2, so I think military wives/girlfriends of any generation will be able to relate to some part of the heroine’s journey
■It’s very thoroughly researched. I was so impressed with the level of detail in the descriptions of the Flying Fortress (B-17s), as well as life back home in California during the war. But don’t worry, it’s not dull, it’s fascinating.
■The char...more

1 like · like · see review

Sep 18, 2011 Tabitha Steinbock rated it 4 of 5 stars

I regret I wasn't born during the Roaring Twenties so I could experience the 1940s as a twenty-something. I love this era. As I continue to decorate my house - built in 1930 - I can't help but continue to add little vintage design nods to the 1940s. When I cook in my vintage-inspired kitchen, I usually have Pandora radio on to "The Andrews Sisters" channel I created - complete with an apron donned of course.

So, it should come at no surprise that I really enjoyed reading book one of the "Wings of...more

2 likes · like · see review

Jun 21, 2010 Bruce Judisch rated it 5 of 5 stars

Oh boy, was this good! Where do I start?

I've already confessed to being a softie for stories of the Greatest Generation, but that aside, this is a marvelous book. Strong storyline, excellent writing, impeccable research--A Distant Melody has it all. In fact, Sarah Sundin has set the bar so high in this, her debut novel, that I'm a little nervous for her follow-on work. (Not really)

The story opens in 1942 with plain Allie Miller, heiress to a fabulously wealthy estate and a disasterously arranged...more Oh boy, was this good! Where do I start?

I've already confessed to being a softie for stories of the Greatest Generation, but that aside, this is a marvelous book. Strong storyline, excellent writing, impeccable research--A Distant Melody has it all. In fact, Sarah Sundin has set the bar so high in this, her debut novel, that I'm a little nervous for her follow-on work. (Not really)

The story opens in 1942 with plain Allie Miller, heiress to a fabulously wealthy estate and a disasterously arranged engagement, visiting friends in the rural California countryside. There she meets Walt Novak, an unremarkable B-17 pilot on furlough from flight training. A friendship ensues and they leave behind promises to write each other, as Walt heads to England to fight the Luftwaffe over Europe and Allie returns home to fight herself over her future. Over the months and the miles, their faith and their relationship blossom and grow, albeit hindered by stutter-steps mostly of their own making. Finally, Walt returns home from England to an unexpected and breath-robbing climax.

By the bottom of page two, I knew I was going to like Sarah Sundin the Author. Smooth phrasing, great word choice, clever dialog, yes. But most impressive was her ability to finesse a consistent, yet subtle, thematic metaphor throughout the story, one hinted at by the title of the book. I was reminded of a marvelous cinematographic technique used in filming the movie The Age of Innocence, where the poignancy and theme of the story were underscored by brief snippets of seemingly unrelated graphical representations: a shifting collapse of burnt-through logs in a waning fireplace, the cold ash of a dying cigar breaking off into the ashtray. Ms. Sundin employs her obvious familiarity with the elements of music in the same way and to the same effect. Really well done.

Finally, Ms. Sundin knows her aeronautical and military lore. Full and accurate descriptions of the dynamics of powered flight, the anatomy and personality of the B-17 Flying Fortress, and the intensity and horror of aerial combat in World War II, set in concrete her right to author this story. Sound mechanical? Instructive? Dry? Oh, my goodness, no. She doesn't teach you about flying, you feel the wind tangle your hair during an open-cockpit landing. You don't mentally picture a Fort's cramped bubble turrent, your muscles stiffen in sympathy with the belly gunner. You don't read about somebody getting peppered by flak shrapnel through the plexiglass nose, you grab your leg and look for blood. She's that good.

You've probably gotten the picture that I liked this book. If you're looking for a story with as much romance, faith and action as you can possibly get into 415 pages, you've found it. No, you don't need to be a World War II buff to love this book. You just need to love great books.(less)

3 likes · like · see review

Apr 26, 2010 Cafelilybookreviews rated it 5 of 5 stars

I knew I was going to enjoy this book, as soon as I saw the cover.

I’m a huge fan of WWII historical fiction and A Distant Melody delivered the subject matter brilliantly!

This is Sarah Sundin’s debut novel and I think she did a fantastic job. The story revolves around Walt and Allie who meet at a mutual friend’s wedding and quickly hit it off. After spending a week getting to know one another, they agree to correspond when Allie goes back home and Walt fulfills his duty to his country as a bombe...more

like · see review

Mar 14, 2010 Abbie Riddle rated it 5 of 5 stars

A Distant Melody, Sarah Sundin
A story of struggle between the flesh and the spirit: of love, obedience, honor, faith, forgiveness, heartache and ultimately the grace, love, and unfailing faithfulness of God to protect and guide through all things. Readers are invited into the lives of two people who struggle with coming to terms with their own identities in Christ and the purpose and plan Christ has for their lives. They both struggle with the standards and expectations set before them by the wo...more

like · see review

Mar 11, 2010 Keli Gwyn rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: favorites

Sarah Sundin made a sensational debut with her WWII romance. A Distant Melody grabbed me from the start and held me captive until the last page. Sundin’s characters, including those in supporting roles, are well crafted and leap off the page. I’d welcome Walt and Allie as friends. Though they’re imperfect people in need of the Lord’s guiding hand, they’re extremely likeable, and I ached to see the hardships they faced. After their meeting, which was such fun to read, the two are torn apart by th...more

2 likes · like · see review

Mar 06, 2010 Carla Stewart rated it 5 of 5 stars

Once in a while a book comes along that wraps its arms around you and so enchants you that you don’t want to the story to end. Sarah Sundin’s debut novel, A Distant Melody, is one of those books. At the height of WWII, a chance meeting brings Allie Miller and Walt Novak together, but Allie’s upcoming marriage, arranged by her wealthy parents, and Walt’s dispatch to pilot a B-17 bomber from an airbase in England, halts the romance before it has time to spark. Only the letters which cross the Atla...more

3 likes · like · see review

Mar 03, 2010 Cindy rated it 5 of 5 stars

Set in World War II Sarah Sundin's debut novel is a hit! She has brought the words to life as she has told a beautiful story of love and redemption. This book was a great book, I loved it from beginning to ending.

Walter Novack is a pilot in the service, on his last leave home before going into action he meets Allie Miller. Allie is engaged to her father's business manager, but is not in love with him, nor is he in love with her. Walter spends a whirlwind week with Allie, never knowing that she i...more

like · see review

Jun 02, 2010 Kaylea rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: see-blog-for-more-info

I thought this was a good novel, especially for a "first time" novel. While it may seem as if everyone is writing novels about World War II right now, this book was surprisingly fresh.

I appreciated the angst Sundlin created between Walt and Allie. I also liked how she created a story that shows how small decisions and actions could have life-changing implications.

Sundlin's portrayal of a daughter forced to choose between following her heart or the unrealistic expectations of her parents also gav...more

like · see review

Mar 28, 2010 Mandy rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: fiction, blog-reviews, mandys-reads, read-in-2010

BOOK OVERVIEW:

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 will change their lives.

As letters fly between Walt's muddy bomber base in England and A...more

1 like · like · see review

Sep 09, 2012 Andreia Silva rated it 2 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: leituras-de-2012

Sarah Sundin promete-nos com esta trilogia trazer-nos um romance histórico que tem como pano de fundo a Segunda Guerra Mundial. Entrei, não com muitas, mas com algumas expectativas no mundo da Allie e do Walter e nesta história de amor. Confesso que não me cativou tanto como eu esperava que cativasse. Estava à espera de ser arrebatada com um amor intemporal, mas o romance entre as duas personagens é pouco explorado. Para isto também contribui o facto de em todos os pensamentos deles a religião t...more

1 like · like · see review

Apr 10, 2012 Patrick Craig rated it 5 of 5 stars

Sarah Sundin has written a gripping story which is made all the more surprising by it's simple story line: two loners meet during World War II and fall in love. Allie is a wealthy girl being forced into a loveless marriage, and Walt is a B-17 pilot who is very uncomfortable around girls, especially single girls. They meet before Walt is shipped overseas and become friends, agreeing to write each other. Allie doesn't tell Walt about her fiancee and Walt doesn't tell Allie that he has fallen in lo...more

like · see review

Mar 12, 2012 Jessica rated it 4 of 5 stars

I really enjoyed this book. It's a fun, light read. I thought the author did a really great job in developing a real love story - not sparkly vampire romance, but a growing love that can endure hardships. There was an abundance of lingering looks, hopeful thoughts, misinterperated conversations and such. I thought several times to myself, 'this is a good book for a young woman to read'. And I will read the next one as well. It would be a great vacation or beach front book!

I did think that the wr...more

like · see review

Jan 10, 2013 Cassie rated it 5 of 5 stars

Summary:
A Distant Melody follows the journeys of Allie Miller and Walt Novak during World War II. Allie is in an unhappy relationship, and Walt is tongue-tied around single women. They meet at a mutual friend’s wedding and quickly become friends. Allie and Walt share a love for music and God. When they part ways, they promise to write, as Walt is flying planes in the war, and Allie goes home to a life she is not content with.

My thoughts:
I have so much to say, but again I must say I loved this bo...more Summary:
A Distant Melody follows the journeys of Allie Miller and Walt Novak during World War II. Allie is in an unhappy relationship, and Walt is tongue-tied around single women. They meet at a mutual friend’s wedding and quickly become friends. Allie and Walt share a love for music and God. When they part ways, they promise to write, as Walt is flying planes in the war, and Allie goes home to a life she is not content with.

My thoughts:
I have so much to say, but again I must say I loved this book. It was a wonderful story of two people who meet and quickly become important to one another. Allie and Walt meet on a train and have a somewhat awkward conversation before realizing they are both headed to the same place.

During their conversation, Walt says, “I guess silence is a truthful solution to a dilemma” (21).
This later becomes a subtle theme throughout the novel. Is silence really truthful? What if silence just perpetuates a lie?

After a week together, Walt and Allie correspond through letters and become close friends and confidants of one another. As the story progresses, they lead separate lives, in which they each tell lies that cause problems for themselves and each other. Will they be able to tell the truth? Will they decide to work through the lies and forgive? Will they obey God?

The theme of obedience to God is central to the characters’ development. Will they change their ways and do what God asks of them? When we meet Allie, she is not content with how things are in her life, but she is not doing much about it. As the story progresses, Allie becomes stronger and takes action in her life. Instead of letting things happen to her, she takes control of her life. Walt’s character development was also exciting to watch. After making a mistake, we watch as what he has done eats away at him. He deals with guilt, punishment, and the need to accept forgiveness. These characters are beautiful people who grow and mature by the end of the book. I find myself wishing I knew Allie. I feel like she would be a wonderful friend.(less)

like · see review

Sep 21, 2010 Jess rated it 2 of 5 stars

Shelves: world-war-ii

This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here.

1 like · like · see review

Apr 28, 2010 Kelli rated it 2 of 5 stars

Shelves: historical-fiction

I shouldn't say I can give a complete review, I basically skimmed this book. And secondly I can be a bit of a book snob. With that said, what I did love was the story line, very romantic, fly boy-sweet girl type book. Yet, I felt that a lot of the 'language' of the writing was horribly cliched. I did not like the deceit and lying story lines by the two main characters. Aside from the characters cliched (at times) speech, I thought the writing was fair, especially for a debut novel.

-SPOILER- At...more

like · see review

Mar 18, 2010 Molly rated it 5 of 5 stars Recommends it for: EVERYONE!!!!!

Recommended to Molly by: Revell Books

Shelves: book-review

Sarah Sundin has a new fan---me!!! I absolutely adored this book. It was humorous, romantic, sad, and filled with God through out the whole story. It even has a bit of a suspenseful twist to it, making this a book that immediately pulled me in.

I did not want to put this book done for anything! I wanted to turn page after page until I got the very last one to find out what happened to Allie, Baxter and the lovable Walt Novak! Although, I must say, I was not fond of Baxter. He wasn't charming at a...more

1 like · like · see review

Jul 22, 2011 Pam rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: historical, m-f-romance, military

A good beginning to the series and for me a first in the Bethany House line of books or one classified as an Inspirational read. The writing is nicely done, the characters well developed and the WWII war era obviously thoroughly researched. I will admit that there are times that the details of the missions get a little in the way and bog down the story...and I skimmed a bit...but they also make the story come alive, helping the reader to experience a little of what went on during those years.

All...more

like · see review

Mar 24, 2010 Carman rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: favorites

Fantastic. All the time that Sarah Sundin spent researching, studying, and perfecting this book paid off in rich historic details that transport you to a different time and place. This book will make your heart soar, and then bring you to tears with depths of sadness, then bring you back up again.

This book is a double-winner in my mind, because it casts off clichés! The main characters are not super-model gorgeous… they are only beautiful in each other’s eyes. Also, this book doesn’t have the us...more

like · see review

Mar 18, 2010 Carly rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: 2010-favorites

I love to read debut novels. They are actually one of my favorite things to read. Every once in a while, I will read a debut novel by an author and I will ask myself, “Where has this author been?” That was certainly the case with A Distant Melody. Sarah Sundin is definitely going to have a lot of fans once this book gets into readers’ hands.

One of the best things about this book is the historical accuracy. The author gives the readers a close-up look at what it was like to fly B-17 bombing runs...more

like · see review

Mar 16, 2010 Holly (2 Kids and Tired) rated it 5 of 5 stars

I enjoy historical romances and I enjoy historical war romances. That love blossomed during such difficult times always fills me with hope. I loved A Distant Melody, absolutely loved it. Allie and Walt are characters who you will grow to care about. They are flawed and real. You will neglect dinner and household responsibilities because you can't put the book down.

It took a few chapters for me to get all the characters straight in my head, but everyone found his place and the story drew me in co...more

like · see review

« previous 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 … 68 69 next »

new topic
Discuss This Book

There are no discussion topics on this book yet. Be the first to start one »

Recommend it | Stats | Recent status updates

combine
Other Editions (6)

More editions...

Genres

Historical Fiction

40 users

Christian Fiction

37 users

Romance

25 users

Christian

21 users

History > World War II

9 users

Romance > Christian Romance

7 users

Inspirational

7 users

Romance > Historical Romance

5 users

War

3 users

Literature > 20th Century

3 users

See top shelves...

Readers also enjoyed similar books

About Sarah Sundin

Sarah Sundin enjoys writing about the drama and romance of the World War II era. The Wings of the Nightingale series (With Every Letter, 2012, On Distant Shores, August 2013, and In Perfect Time, August 2014) follows three World War II flight nurses as they find love, friendship, and peril in the skies and on the shores of the Mediterranean. The Wings of Glory series from Revell (A Distant Melody,...more

More about Sarah Sundin...

Books by Sarah Sundin

A Memory Between Us (Wings of Glory, #2)

With Every Letter (Wings of the Nightingale, #1)

On Distant Shores (Wings of the Nightingale, #2)

In Perfect Time (Wings of the Nightingale, #3)

More…

Share This Book

Facebook Twitter Your website

Trivia About A Distant Melody

No trivia or quizzes yet. Add some now »

title link	preview: A Distant Melody
avg rating	preview: A Distant Melody Goodreads rating: 4.18 (838 ratings)
small image	preview: click here [close]
med image	preview: click here [close]
BBCode	[url=http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/6633798-a-distant-melody?utm_medium=api&utm_source=blog_book][img]http://d.gr-assets.com/books/1348128829l/6633798.jpg[/img][/url] [url=http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/6633798-a-distant-melody?utm_medium=api&utm_source=blog_book]A Distant Melody by Sarah Sundin[/url]

A Distant Melody (Wings of Glory #1)

Friend Reviews

Community Reviews

Share This Book

Share This Book on Your Website