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Under a Sky of Memories

By: Soraya M. Lane
Narrated by: Sarah Zimmerman
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Publisher's summary

From the bestselling author of The Last Correspondent comes the powerful story of three brave women who go to war - and end up fighting for their lives.

Sicily, 1943. Three American women, all nurses in the Medical Air Evacuation Transport Squadron, are determined to do all they can for their country. Vita is fun-loving, Dot shy and sweet-natured, and Evelyn practical and determined, but for all their differences, a life of military service pulls the three together as firm friends.

When they’re selected for a daring mission, the women are proud to play their part. But disaster strikes when their plane crash-lands behind enemy lines in occupied Albania. Together with twenty-three other medics, they find themselves trapped, cut off from all communication with the squadron, and in terrifying and unimaginable danger.

As days and nights pass without hope of rescue, the group must travel on foot across unfamiliar terrain thick with Nazis and their violent local allies. Can Evelyn, Vita, and Dot survive the perilous journey through enemy territory - and finally find their way home?

©2022 Soraya M. Lane. (P)2021 Brilliance Publishing, Inc., all rights reserved.
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Critic reviews

“A thrilling novel full of suspense, intrigue, and romance…Highly recommended for fans of World War II fiction.”—Historical Novel Society

“Soraya M. Lane brings history to life in ways that take readers into the heart of some of the most frightening, challenging, and inspiring WWII experiences. Unputdownable!”—Patricia Sands, bestselling author of the Love in Provence series

“Soraya M. Lane has created another cast of engaging, gutsy characters whose stories draw you in immediately…their collective bravery and tenacity leave you cheering them on.”—Alison Ragsdale, bestselling author of Her Last Chance

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Nurses on the line

Very interesting story enjoyed it very much, Good to know things about the war Overseas

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Generally good story, but didn’t love the treatment of women

I’ve been on a historical fiction kick and this book fit the bill, highlighting flight nurses shit down in WWII. The characters were engaging, with relatable back stories - you really hope they will get out or trouble alive. However, as a military officer (and woman), I thought that the portrayal of women was somewhat weak and demeaning. While some characters (Evelyn) showed steely grit, the treatment of the swooning girls in the the love stories seemed unrealistic and unfair… while romance does develop in war, women are typically more stoic and less concerned with boys when getting shot at. However, it’s a novel, and that treatment will work for some readers - just not my favorite.

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Great read.

I couldn’t put it down.
When I can visualize the characters in the story then I’m hooked.
This writer did a nice job of keeping me entertained.

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I enjoy love stories from WWII and this one was especially good. It is centered around three young women who joined the military to become nurses. It takes you through their training and the bond they quickly formed during nursing school. The already difficult job they had became quite perilous when the transport mission they were taking to pickup a large number of American soldiers was attacked midair by the Germans. The book tends to keep you on the edge of your chair. The author wrote a beautiful story and I thoroughly enjoyed it. It was humorous, suspenseful and tender. It was very well written and the narrative was very good. I highly recommend this book.

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Amazing story

Wish the story didn’t end. Inspiring story. I love the stories by this author. It’s hard to put it down.

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Great story

Almost stopped listening after a few chapters but then hung in there and got more and more intrigued and into the story. it was really good

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I love the books. i love the characters. but in this particular one she completely left out whatever happened to one of the characters and how she got with or stayed with the guy that that particular character fell in love with. so there was no resolution to that at all. the character died before the end of the book anyway and then nobody ever knows what happened to her. not cool absolutely not cool. we should have been able to know did she go home and tell her mother off? what happened? did she get cut off from her family? how did she live? and why the hell didnt Dot go back to albania once the war was over to find her man? why wait 50 years??? dumb. I'm upset.

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Terrific tale of love & survival

I’m a huge WW2 fiction reader, but wasn’t sure I’d like a “POW/romance” type of story.
I was very drawn in by the three heroines and grateful that one overcame her “paralyzing fear of life”.
The male characters are a hair away from being ancillary but still part of the journey in a way that is believable- as is the twists the journey takes.
Totally worth the read!

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A Great Read

This was a great read. Very engaging and great to read. Another amazing book by Soraya Zimmerman.

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Reviting story

I loved the subject matter and the characters who came to life in my minds eye! The ending was a wonderful surprise. i recommend this book and author.

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