With Every Letter

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With Every Letter

by Sarah Sundin

Edition: paperback, 2012

Synopsis: Lt. Mellie Blake is looking forward to beginning her training as a flight nurse. She is not looking forward to writing a letter to a man she’s never met–even if it is anonymous and part of a morale-building program. Lt. Tom MacGilliver, an officer stationed in North Africa, welcomes the idea of an anonymous correspondence–he’s been trying to escape his infamous name for years.

As their letters crisscross the Atlantic, Tom and Mellie develop a unique friendship despite not knowing the other’s true identity. When both are transferred to Algeria, the two are poised to meet face-to-face for the first time. Will they overcome their fears and reveal who they are, or will their future be held hostage by their pasts?

Combining a flair for romance with excellent research and attention to detail, Sarah Sundin vividly brings to life the perilous challenges of WWII aviation, nursing–and true love.

To help build moral, and with much reluctance, Mellie writes a letter to someone she’s never met. Circumstances bring her face to face with the man, and she has to choose what kind of future she wants.

I really like the back and forth between Mellie and Tom. They both struggle with different things in their lives. Mellie has trouble making friends because her focus is on saving lives. Tom is trying desperately not to be his father.

War is hard, and everyone who has a part has a different experience. This was a fun read for an afternoon.