But within a few chapters, we begin to know the brides more deeply, and as the story progresses, we become completely invested in their fates and their potential for finding happiness. "The Shadow of No Man" 5:26: 2. Following the war, the British government made it their business to reunite the brides and their men, commissioning ships to transport the young women to England. The war has ended and out of the remaining war brides in Australia, Margaret, Avice, Jean, and On October 27, 1945 the HMS Victorious set off for the first of three trips to transport WWII servicemen and war brides. Thanks for a super review. Here is a quote: Henry Nicol, Marine, … Instead, I became swept up by the personalities and courage of the characters, and felt like I was on the edge of my seat, hoping and praying for a happy ending. World War II has ended and all over the world, young women are beginning to fulfill the promises made to the men they wed in wartime. There’s something going on behind the quiet appearance; Frances is clearly a woman with secrets. I must put it in my wish list :-), Oh, good, I'm so glad you enjoyed this one. 4.5 out of 5 stars 3,635. Such a good story which had me addicted! World War II has ended and all over the world, young women are beginning to fulfill the promises made to the men they wed in wartime. 4 Stars: Really enjoyed it. See my reviews of more books by Jojo Moyes: Rules of honour, duty, and separation are strictly enforced, from the … Book Review: The Good Sister by Sally Hepworth, Book Review: To Love and To Loathe by Martha Waters, Audiobook Review: The Christmas Surprise by Jenny Colgan, Book Review: Whisper Down the Lane by Clay McLeod Chapman, Shelf Control #262: Liar, Temptress, Soldier, Spy: Four Women Undercover in the Civil War by Karen Abbott, Top Ten Tuesday: Places In Books I’d Love to Live, Book Review: The Fall of Koli by M. R. Carey, Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License, Jean, the 16-year-old party girl, uneducated and slightly crass, but with a taste for fun and a daring spirit. I recommend this novel to fans of historical novels, romance, and adventure. ( Log Out / The Ship of Brides A Novel (Paperback) : Moyes, Jojo : From the New York Times bestselling author of Me Before You and One Plus One, in an earlier work available in the U.S. for the first time, a post-WWII story of the war brides who crossed the seas by the thousands to face their unknown futures. Post was not sent - check your email addresses! The book gets off to a somewhat slow start, and it’s not immediately clear at the outset who the main characters are and about whom we’re really intended to care. A really good read, recommended. Rather than sailing in comfy staterooms and dining in formal dining rooms, these brides are provided with hastily built dorm-style cabins in the nooks and crannies of the naval ship, allowed up on deck for exercise, and eating in the converted mess areas. Change ), You are commenting using your Google account. At the end of the war, all those brides needed transport to be reunited with their new (and foreign) husbands. The story follows four women from different backgrounds on their journeys with not always a successful outcome. Everywhere Allied forces served, soldiers married local women. But instead of the luxury liner they were expecting, they find themselves aboard an aircraft carrier, alongside a thousand men. Everywhere Allied forces served, soldiers married local women. The noise of the engines was deafening, a never-ending timpani of thumping and grinding, yet even over this the sound his head made was a sick, echoing thud, like that of a watermelon when it is dropped to the floor. Maggie’s Picks – “The Ship of Brides” by Jo Jo Moyes - YouTube Four women join 650 other war brides on a voyage to England aboard HMS Victoria, which still carries arms and aircraft as well as a thousand naval officers. The Ship of Brides A Novel (Book) : Moyes, Jojo : "From the New York Times bestselling author of Me Before You and One Plus One, in an earlier work available in the U.S. for the first time, a post-WWII story of the war brides who crossed the seas by the thousands to face their unknown futures. The year is 1946, and all over the world young women are crossing the seas in their thousands en route to the men they married in wartime, and an unknown future. Publisher: Penguin Books Maggie, a farm girl who’s devoted herself to caring for her father and brothers for the last few years. In many ways, The Ship of Brides is an old-fashioned love story, but with a sense of honor and hopefulness that I found utterly romantic. Author: Jojo Moyes Title Lyrics Length; 1. 1946. I will never use this information to contact you directly or share this data with a third party. If you enjoy a well-written love story with unique characters and a moving narrative, check out The Ship of Brides! The Ship of Brides is truly a lovely book, perfectly capturing the heady adventure of wartime love, and the bravery of countless young women who took the ultimate risk in pursuit of a dream. There’s a noble tragedy to her tale, and I couldn’t help feeling her pain and her hope as the story unfolded. 1946. ( Log Out / In Sydney, Australia, four women join 650 other brides on an extraordinary voyage to England, aboard the HMS Victoria, which also carries not just arms and aircraft but 1,000 naval officers and men. This is purely to facilitate the auto. I’d never really known much about the war bride phenomenon, and found this book to be an eye-opening peek at a unique little corner of history. The narrator absolutely amazed me also though, bringing the story to life, with each and every person having their own identity. Competition to get onboard was fierce; the brides lived in suspense, waiting for their letters to … Source: Review copy courtesy of Penguin Books via NetGalley. 650 brides are departing for England to meet the men they married in wartime. The ship was half dismantled and ended abruptly, as if some giant hand had cut it in two and removed the back half. Australian brides form friendships as they make their way to England aboard an aircraft carrier in this novel, originally published in Britain in 2005, from Moyes (Silver Bay, 2014, etc.). As for me, I’ll be reading as many books by this author as I possibly can, starting with Me Before You for a November book group selection. The Ship of Brides provides a vivid depiction of life on board the ship, aptly showing the unlikely contrast of frilly women’s fashions and the need for a makeshift hair salon with a naval vessel full of planes, fuel, gray walls, and a company of Marines. The Ship of Brides (Book) : Moyes, Jojo : Would you cross the world for love? I occasionally receive review copies of books from publishers or via NetGalley. World War II has ended and all over the world, young women are beginning to fulfill the promises made to the men they wed in wartime. Published: 2005-07-15 Paperback : 496 pages. Change ). January 27, 2015 DoingDewey Fiction, Historical Fiction, Review 18 ★★★★ Title: The Ship of Brides Author: Jojo Moyes Source: from publisher for review Links: Bookshop (affiliate link) |Goodreads Rating: Summary: This was an enjoyable read, but I didn’t feel as connected to the characters as I have in Moyes’ other books. In Sydney, Australia, four women join 650 other war brides on an extraordinary voyage to England--aboard HMS Victoria, which still carries not just arms and aircraft but a thousand naval officers. Dream Angus: The Celtic God of Dreams by Alexander... Must Have Been the Moonlight by Melody Thomas. Here is a quote: Henry Nicol, Marine, steppe …more Henry is Nicol the marine guard and sergeant of arms' first name. A place to discuss the wonderful works of Diana Gabaldon, plus so much more! Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles as romance heroes? THE SHIP OF BRIDES. Thank you! ! Story. You can tell exactly who is talking, before their names are even mentioned. "Ship of Brides" tells the story of 4 Australian women who were among 650 sent to … World War II has ended and all over the world, young women are beginning to fulfill the promises made to the men they wed in wartime. Rules are strictly enforced, from the aircraft carrier's captain down to the lowliest young deckhand. 1946. matic email notification for each new blog post. The Ship of Brides A Novel (Book) : Moyes, Jojo : "From the New York Times bestselling author of Me Before You and One Plus One, in an earlier work available in the U.S. for the first time, a post-WWII story of the war brides who crossed the seas by the thousands to face their unknown futures. One Plus One, _________________________________________, Title: The Ship of Brides Publication date: October 28, 2014 (originally published in UK in 2005) Genre: Historical fiction ( Log Out / Frances, a nurse who’s seen the horrors of war first-hand caring for released POWs in army hospitals. 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