The year is 1945. The war is over and 21-year-old Betty Lake has been invited to Europe to sing in a USO tour for American soldiers who now occupy Hitler’s Germany. The first nights performance is a hit. Betty becomes enthralled with the applause, the former Nazi-held mansion they’re housed in and the attention of Frank Witt, the US Army Signal Corp Photographer. Yet the next night this songbird is ready to fly the coop when Betty’s dear friend, Kat, turns up missing.
Betty soon realizes Franks photographs could be the key to finding Kat. Betty and Frank team up against post-war Nazi influences and the two lovebirds’ hearts may find the answers…in each other.
But will they have a chance for their romance to sing? The truth will be revealed under a German moon.
I have read Tricia Goyer before and have enjoyed her writing style. Under A German Moon is the first Historical Fiction read I have read by this author.
I found myself sitting back and enjoying this mystery suspense read. Tricia has a knack of bring characters to life, and while her suspense is not “on the edge of your seat” style.… it is enough of an impact where you want to keep reading, you want to know what is going to happen.
As the novel continues on and Betty searches for her friend…. and somewhere in the midst of her searching – finds that she is also searching for herself. Tricia Goyer puts historical details in place of building and scenery into this after WWII story.
This mystery part of the story I enjoyed more than the romance story between Betty and Frank. As one who will choose a mystery over a romance read any day, that is just me.
Tricia blends the story together nicely and I came out the other side satisfied with the book.
About Tricia:
Tricia Goyer is the author of twenty-four books including From Dust and Ashes, My Life UnScripted, and the children’s book, 10 Minutes to Showtime. She won Historical Novel of the Year in 2005 and 2006 from ACFW, and was honored with the Writer of the Year award from Mt. Hermon Writer’s Conference in 2003. Tricia’s book Life Interrupted was a finalist for the Gold Medallion in 2005. In addition to her novels, Tricia writes non-fiction books and magazine articles for publications like Today’s Christian Woman and Focus on the Family. Tricia is a regular speaker at conventions and conferences, and has been a workshop presenter at the MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) International Conventions. She and her family make their home in the mountains of Montana. Visit www.triciagoyer.com for more info!
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I received my copy for review of this book from Litfuse
Book Journey 
Sounds like an intersting read. Thanks for the review.
It was a good read Ryan. Tricia Goyer writes pretty mellow – good characters but not much of a strong plot.
Ooh I like the sound of this. There seems to be an upsurge in books set around WW1 at the moment. I will definitely look out for it.
I was thinking that too Vivienne… as I wrote this review I thought about how I had read a few war related books as of late.
Sounds like a good mix of both romance and mystery. I so love that cover too!
I kind of like the cover too Staci – it surprises me a bit that I am drawn to it.
This does sound good. Interestingly enough, the book I’m currently writing has a character who lived through the WWII era (she’s in her nineties at this point in the book), and she reminisces about things that happened when to her when her husband was fighting in the war.
That’s a great story line Laurel – how interesting!
Like this period in time,must read,thanks!
Great Nicole – you may really like this one then 🙂
Great review, Sheila! I like both a bit of mystery and romance so this book sounds like a good read.
Thanks Ladybug!
This sounds like a great book! Your review has made me really want to read it:)
I would love to read your thoughts on this one Angie 🙂
I have never heard of this author but how amazing does it sound!
The cover is so beautiful. i am such a sucker for a good cover.
Thanks for bringing this to my attention.
Me too Michelle, let me know if you read this one!
Oh this sounds so lovely!
Thank you for stopping by my blog today 😉
Sure Juju – it was fun 🙂
Sounds like a good read. That is a time period that offers so many possibilities for an author. I’m surprised we don’t see more romances and mysteries set in it.
I haven’t read any of Goyer’s books yet, but I know she writes a lot about WWII, so they’re on my to-read list.
I’ve linked to your review on the Book Reviews: WWII page on War Through the Generations.
–Anna