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Historical Fiction · 2023 · PG-13

Two Wars and a Wedding

by Lauren Willig

A Red Cross nurse and an archaeologist find each other across two forgotten wars.

“Filled with vivid details, shocking truths, and two sly, strong women who bring panache and humor to every scene. I’m simply in awe of the masterful, magical way Lauren Willig makes history come alive.” — Fiona Davis, New York Times bestselling author of The Magnolia Place "A winning epic of war and friendship. Readers will devour this riveting tale."--Publishers Weekly (starred review) From New York Times bestselling author Lauren Willig: a dramatic coming-of-age story with a dual timeline and a single heroine—a bold and adventuring young woman who finds herself caught up in two very differe

For14+GenreHistorical FictionLength320 pagesRead time~8.5 hours

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Violence

A lot

War violence and major loss of life are depicted, including blood and gore consistent with wartime nursing settings

Language

Barely any

Minimal strong language

Sexual Content

Some

Romantic relationships include an infidelity/cheating subplot; not sexually explicit

Substance Use

Barely any

Not a significant element

Emotional Intensity

Some

Themes of duty, guilt, and personal transformation under the pressure of two wars

What this book is about

Aspiring archaeologist-turned-Red-Cross-nurse Betsy Hayes serves during both the Greco-Turkish War and the Spanish-American War, growing from an impetuous young woman into someone forged by loss and duty. Willig illuminates two lesser-known conflicts through Betsy's evolving relationships and resolve.

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Wartime violence and major loss of life

Infidelity subplot

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