Lovely War, by Julie Berry

(Paperback, 480 pages, first published in 2019)

A critically acclaimed, multi-layered romance set in the perilous days of World Wars I and II, weaving Greek mythology into the lives of four mortals.

They are Hazel, James, Aubrey, and Colette. A classical pianist from London, a British would-be architect-turned-soldier, a Harlem-born ragtime genius in the U.S. Army, and a Belgian orphan with a gorgeous voice and a devastating past. Their story, as told by goddess Aphrodite, who must spin the tale or face judgment on Mount Olympus, is filled with hope and heartbreak, prejudice and passion, and reveals that, though War is a formidable force, it's no match for the transcendent power of Love.

Hailed by critics, Lovely War has received seven starred reviews and is an indie bestseller. Author Julie Berry has been called "a modern master of historical fiction" by Bookpage and "a celestially inspired storyteller" by The New York Times, and Lovely War is truly her masterwork.

Cautions: Some language and war scenes. See Redeemed Reader's review here.

Recommended Age: 15+