The Soldier's Wife AWS
MARCH 2013
FICTION
Library Journal H Review
Margaret Leroy
The Soldier’s Wife A Novel
A novel full of grand passion and intensity, The Soldier’s Wife asks “What would you do for your family?” “What should you do for a stranger?” and “What would you do for love?”
As World War II draws closer and closer to Guernsey, Vivienne de la Mare knows that there will be sacrifices to be made. Not just for herself, but for her two young daughters and for her mother-in-law, for whom she cares while her husband is away fighting. What she does not expect is that she will fall in love with one of the enigmatic German soldiers who take up residence in the house next door to her home.
Read by Alison Larkin
Category: Fiction/Historical Running Time: 11 hrs 30 min - Unabridged Paperback: 06/28/2011 (Hyperion) Territory: USCOM On Sale Date: 03/25/2013 Trade 9781452612546 10 Audio CDs $39.99 Library 9781452642543 10 Audio CDs $83.99 MP3 9781452662541 1 MP3-CD $29.99 Margaret Leroy is the author of Trust, which was televised in the U.K.; Postcards from Berlin, a New York Times Notable Book; and Yes, My Darling Daughter, which was chosen for the summer reading list by O, the Oprah Magazine. Author’s residence: London An AudioFile Earphones Award winner, Alison Larkin is a classically trained actress who has appeared on Broadway with the Royal National Theater and OffBroadway with the Royal Shakespeare Company. Her bestselling novel The English American made the top ten list of best author audiobook narrations of all time.
FOR MORE INFORMATION Toll Free 877.782.6867 Tantor Audio Fax 888.782.7821 2 Business Park Road www.tantor.com Old Saybrook, CT 06475
As their relationship intensifies, so do the pressures on Vivienne. Food and resources grow scant, and the restrictions placed upon the residents of the island grow with each passing week. Though Vivienne knows the perils of her love affair with Gunther, she believes that she can keep their relationship—and her family—safe. But when she becomes aware of the full brutality of the Occupation, she must decide if she is willing to risk her personal happiness for the life of a stranger. MARKETING • Previous novel Postcards from Berlin was a New York Times notable book • Author’s Web site: www.margaretleroy.com PRAISE FOR THE SOLDIER’S WIFE
“Leroy’s beautifully rendered tale demonstrates how longing for normalcy during wartime can vanquish, even briefly, distrust and uncover common ground. Highly recommended.” —Library Journal H Review “Leroy has written a tender love story wrapped around a horrifying account of unspeakable cruelty.” —Booklist
“Vivienne’s measured, astringent voice is riveting and her moral ambiguity deliciously disturbing.” —Kirkus
“Leroy lovingly portrays the era and the isolated Guernsey landscape while simultaneously offering an unsparing view of the specific horrors of war. Colourful, rich descriptions.” —Publishers Weekly
FICTION
Library Journal H Review
Margaret Leroy
The Soldier’s Wife A Novel
A novel full of grand passion and intensity, The Soldier’s Wife asks “What would you do for your family?” “What should you do for a stranger?” and “What would you do for love?”
As World War II draws closer and closer to Guernsey, Vivienne de la Mare knows that there will be sacrifices to be made. Not just for herself, but for her two young daughters and for her mother-in-law, for whom she cares while her husband is away fighting. What she does not expect is that she will fall in love with one of the enigmatic German soldiers who take up residence in the house next door to her home.
Read by Alison Larkin
Category: Fiction/Historical Running Time: 11 hrs 30 min - Unabridged Paperback: 06/28/2011 (Hyperion) Territory: USCOM On Sale Date: 03/25/2013 Trade 9781452612546 10 Audio CDs $39.99 Library 9781452642543 10 Audio CDs $83.99 MP3 9781452662541 1 MP3-CD $29.99 Margaret Leroy is the author of Trust, which was televised in the U.K.; Postcards from Berlin, a New York Times Notable Book; and Yes, My Darling Daughter, which was chosen for the summer reading list by O, the Oprah Magazine. Author’s residence: London An AudioFile Earphones Award winner, Alison Larkin is a classically trained actress who has appeared on Broadway with the Royal National Theater and OffBroadway with the Royal Shakespeare Company. Her bestselling novel The English American made the top ten list of best author audiobook narrations of all time.
FOR MORE INFORMATION Toll Free 877.782.6867 Tantor Audio Fax 888.782.7821 2 Business Park Road www.tantor.com Old Saybrook, CT 06475
As their relationship intensifies, so do the pressures on Vivienne. Food and resources grow scant, and the restrictions placed upon the residents of the island grow with each passing week. Though Vivienne knows the perils of her love affair with Gunther, she believes that she can keep their relationship—and her family—safe. But when she becomes aware of the full brutality of the Occupation, she must decide if she is willing to risk her personal happiness for the life of a stranger. MARKETING • Previous novel Postcards from Berlin was a New York Times notable book • Author’s Web site: www.margaretleroy.com PRAISE FOR THE SOLDIER’S WIFE
“Leroy’s beautifully rendered tale demonstrates how longing for normalcy during wartime can vanquish, even briefly, distrust and uncover common ground. Highly recommended.” —Library Journal H Review “Leroy has written a tender love story wrapped around a horrifying account of unspeakable cruelty.” —Booklist
“Vivienne’s measured, astringent voice is riveting and her moral ambiguity deliciously disturbing.” —Kirkus
“Leroy lovingly portrays the era and the isolated Guernsey landscape while simultaneously offering an unsparing view of the specific horrors of war. Colourful, rich descriptions.” —Publishers Weekly
