Midnight on the Marne

By Sarah Adlakha

Book Overview

Set during the heroism and heartbreak of World War I, and in an occupied France in an alternative timeline, Sarah Adlakha's Midnight on the Marne explores the responsibilities love lays on us and the rippling impact of our choices.

France, 1918. Nurse Marcelle Fournier has important secrets to keep. Her role as a spy has made her both feared and revered, but it has also put her in extreme danger from the approaching German army.

American soldier George Mountcastle feels an instant connection to the young nurse. But in times of war, love must wait. Soon, George and his best friend Philip are fighting for their lives during the Second Battle of the Marne, where George prevents Philip from a daring act that might have won the battle at the cost of his own life.

On the run from a victorious Germany, George and Marcelle begin a new life with Philip and Marcelle's twin sister, Rosalie, in a brutally occupied France. Together, this self-made family navigates oppression, near starvation, and unfathomable loss, finding love and joy in unexpected moments.

Years pass, and tragedy strikes, sending George on a course that could change the past and rewrite history. Playing with time is a tricky thing. If he chooses to alter history, he will surely change his own future--and perhaps not for the better.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1250774594
• ISBN13: 9781250774590
• Release Date: August 2022
• Publisher: Forge
• Length: 368 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 5.6" x 8.6"

Customer Reviews

World War I Historical Fiction in Paris

A Beautifully Written Masterpiece...that takes place in Paris..during World War I. A Story of the Horrors of war...and how a single twist of fate..changes everything for one self made family. It is about..sadness and courage, heartbreak..and what you would do ..for the Ultimate love of your life. The characters that make up this story...are all well written and play a vital part of the story..but the Two Main ones..Are Marcelle who is a French nurse and secretive spy...and George Mountcastle an american Soldier. Together their Journey ...of love..and trying to stay hidden from the Nazi's..leads them into different predicaments that lead to a tragedy...and in one sweeping moment ...a decision will be made...and it will change the Course of All their lives...a permanent change... a decision made out of Pure Love. What a truly Brilliant Story....a Love story...that overlays the horror of war...its so moving..and so Thought provoking...about the " What If this turned out different" the "What If's" of life .That run through your mind..over and over again. I truly was totally grasped by this story from the very first page..and...spent Far to MANY Nights up reading till 3:am !! I just finished last night at 4:10 in the morning..finally... Go to bed..and NOTHING but the STORY ran through my mind !!! 🤦🏻‍♀️. It just wouldn't stay out of my thoughts !! Its that good..you can't let it go !!! This story really touched my heart...and Part lll... is the kicker that gets you in the Gut !! An...EXCELLENT...Excellently told and written story..So Deserving of 10 Stars ! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ You definitely won't be disappointed...it runs in two different time lines...current ..during the 1990's and during World War l 1918..by no means is it confusing..it enhances and makes the story come to life with the many Characters and their personalities and how they relate to one another.❣