Giveaway: IN FALLING SNOW by Mary-Rose MacColl
Thanks to Meredith Burks of Penguin Books, I am giving away one copy of In Falling Snow.
Book Description:
In 1914, a twenty-one year old Iris makes the trans-continental journey from Australia to France with the hope of bringing home her fifteen-year-old enlisted brother. But in Paris, at the Gare du Nord, Iris runs into Miss Ivens, a powerfully charismatic woman who is starting a field hospital run entirely by women at the beautiful Royaumont Abbey, based on the real women's hospital at Royaumont during World War I. Abandoning her plans, Iris follows Miss Ivens. But it's not until she meets the wordly and welcoming Violet Heron that she decides to stay – a decision that Iris will look back on with regret and wonder for the rest of her life.
Interwoven with Iris's tale is the story of her granddaughter, Grace. A determined doctor with a family of her own in 1970s Brisbane, Grace struggles to balance the frustrations of her male-dominated workplace with her love for her family, her concerns for Iris, and her denial in the face of her young son's failing health.
About Mary-Rose MacColl:
Mary-Rose MacColl is an Australian writer whose first novel, No Safe Place, was a runner-up in the Australian Vogel literary award and whose first non-fiction book, The Birth Wars, was a finalist in the Walkley Awards. She lives in Brisbane , Australia and Banff , Canada with her husband and young son. In Falling Snow is her American debut.
Sorry, this giveaway is open to the U.S. only and ends on September 11, 2013. Please use Rafflecopter to enter.
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From Australia to France seems like an interesting travel plan. Amazing how she is able to change the plan to find her brother to follow the lady. She must have a strong reason for doing so. Would love to read it.
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Anonymous said... August 28, 2013 at 6:08 AM
thanks for this fascinating giveaway. saubleb(at)gmail(dot)com
traveler said... August 28, 2013 at 7:37 AM
This sounds a lot like Kate Morton's books, which I am obsessed with! I'm looking forward to this one!
Jackie said... August 28, 2013 at 8:47 AM
Wow, this sounds really good! It sounds like quite a journey and I'm interested to see why the main character seems to look back on her time in France with some regret. Thanks for the giveaway!
Colleen Turner said... August 28, 2013 at 11:29 AM
I haven't read a great number of Australians, this sounds like a very good story. The author now lives part-time in Banff, so near my old stomping grounds. I'd love to win a copy, Thanks Teddy.
Carl Scott said... August 28, 2013 at 11:52 AM
This sounds like an interesting story, along with a bit of mystery? I love historical fiction, especially from around the World War eras.
Sandra K321 said... August 28, 2013 at 12:55 PM
Ahhhh, historical fiction! My favorite thanks for the chance!
Rebecca Orr said... August 29, 2013 at 9:12 AM
I found myself just staring at this cover for several minutes before I realized I was just staring :) Sounds like a great read - thank you .
BrandiKae said... August 29, 2013 at 10:02 AM
The book sounds good--I haven't read much about WWI, or Australia either, for that matter! Thanks!
holdenj said... August 29, 2013 at 3:51 PM
This book looks very interesting to me. Thank you for the chance to win it.
Angela - Bookaunt said... August 29, 2013 at 4:56 PM
Interesting time period
bn100 said... August 30, 2013 at 7:42 PM
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