ROMANCE

Jasmine Nights

by Julia Gregson
13 CDs. library ed. unabridged 14 hrs. Recorded Bks. 2013. ISBN 9781471200441. $123.75; digital download. F
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Amid the chaos of World War II, young Saba Tarcan, a talented singer performing for the troops in Africa, embarks upon a journey of newfound freedom, first love, and adventure. She falls for a charming RAF pilot, Dom, with whom she learns the ups and downs of war, separation, and anxiety. Saba soon realizes that entertaining the troops and her lover won't be her only mission. Will she follow her British commanders' orders or her heart? Loosely based on stories of female entertainers being turned into unofficial spies, Gregson's (East of the Sun) latest does a masterly job of weaving intrigue, adventure, and Middle Eastern culture into a powerful tale. Julia Franklin does a wonderful job bringing the characters to life.
VERDICT Recommended for fans of historical fiction and romance. ["Take Gregson's third novel…to the beach for a leisurely read and let the warmth of the sun, plus the heat of the setting, transport you to a nostalgic romance of the past," read the review of the Touchstone: S. & S. hc, LJ 5/1/12.—Ed.]
Reviewed by Erin Cataldi, Franklin Coll. Lib., IN , Jun 28, 2013
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