Snowflakes in the Wind by Rita Bradshaw

Snowflakes in the Wind is a heartwarming story of triumph over adversity by Rita Bradshaw, author of the number one bestselling Dancing in the Moonlight.

Author: Rita Bradshaw

Genres: Christmas, Historical Fiction

Tags: Second World War, War

Published: September 22nd 2016

Page Count: 480

Category: Read in 2017

Received this book at Christmas. Wasn't sure of it from the front cover but the description got me wanting to read and glad that I did. It starts in 1920 but I'll not go into detail as it may spoil the story for others. Will definitely add other books by the author to my reading list. Would recommend.

It’s Christmas Eve 1920 when nine-year-old Abby Kirby’s family is ripped apart by a terrible tragedy. Leaving everything she’s ever known, Abby takes her younger brother and runs away to the tough existence of the Border farming community.

Years pass. Abby becomes a beautiful young woman and falls in love, but her past haunts her, casting dark shadows. Furthermore, in the very place she’s taken refuge is someone who wishes her harm.

With her heart broken, Abby decides to make a new life as a nurse. When the Second World War breaks out, she volunteers as a QA nurse and is sent overseas. However, life takes another unexpected and dangerous turn when she becomes a prisoner of the Japanese. It is then that Abby realises that whatever has gone before is nothing compared to what lies ahead…