I enjoyed this book with it’s history, romance, and suspense all mixed together. Emma the heroine is pretty, smart, and mature while still real with her worry, hard work, and dislike of dogs. Going to church and prayer are woven in as part of the fabric of her life. I also enjoyed the part the Navy plays in the book and the information about cryptography.
It was predictable enough to be reassuring, but surprising enough to keep me interested. The characters surrounding the main people are well developed and interesting.
Here’s the backcover copy:
IT’S 1915, AND EMMA SHUSTER HAS FAR TOO MUCH ON HER MIND TO ENTERTAIN NOTIONS OF ROMANCE.
A female Navy cryptographer seeks to save lives…and uncover her father’s killers.
In 1915, German sympathizers escalated acts of sabotage in the United States to keep the nation from joining in the war. With enemies lurking at every turn, whom can Emma trust? Is romance the true motive behind her tow suitors advances? Or could one-or both of them-have traitorous intentions in mind?
Following the mysterious murder of Emma Shuster’s father, Lt. John Patterson invites Emma to become a Navy cryptographer because of the expertise she gained in helping her father develop a cipher system.
Emma races to discover the nefarious plans of her country’s foes and unmask their leader before others are killed. She finds new strength in her faith as she strives to outwit her adversary, known only as Kobold – German for goblin.
And yet, her greatest challenge may be deciphering the cryptic messages her heart sends whenever she encounters a certain navy lieutenant… Can Emma and John find love in the midst of turmoil as America plunges toward war?
You can find more information at the author’s site. You can read the first chapter at Where the Story Begins. Published by Summerside Press.
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Really enjoyed this book and references to real things that happened. People do not realize things that went on here in US during that time frame.