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This WWII book was riveting. And it provided a new perspective: the main character is in Spain during the Spanish Civil War and WWII. For a short period of time, she also lives in Morocco. Most WWII books that I previously read were centered in Germany, France, Britain or the U.S.
Sira is young, naïve and trusting when she moves to Morocco with her boyfriend. He leaves her suddenly without warning, penniless and in debt. But she finds her way and becomes a successful dressmaker and from there in ...more
Sira is young, naïve and trusting when she moves to Morocco with her boyfriend. He leaves her suddenly without warning, penniless and in debt. But she finds her way and becomes a successful dressmaker and from there in ...more
When the Spanish Civil War is brewing in Madrid, Sira finds herself trapped in Morocco. With a new identity, she becomes involved in espionage and political conspiracy as WWII is beginning. This is a book that will find you up late, not wanting to put it down as you learn about history in an enthralling way.
I felt like the book dragged on at points and was a little slow, but I did grow attached and was sad to finish the last page.
Nov 02, 2011
Kirsty
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