Saving Mrs. Roosevelt by Candice Sue Patterson

 World War II is always a fascinating time period that lends itself well to plots for novels. It's a time when everyone wanted to do what they could to serve their country and squelch the evil that seemed to be spreading it's empire across the continent of Europe. In this new book,  Saving Mrs. Roosevelt by Candice Sue Patterson, readers will not only get to enjoy a captivating story, but will also learn a little bit about the beginning of women enlisting in the Coast Guard. Their group was called SPARs.

From the Back Cover:

The Safety of the First Lady Rests in Shirley's Hands

Shirley Davenport is as much a patriot as her four brothers. She too wants to aid her country in the war efforts, but opportunities for women are limited. When her best friend Joan informs her that the Coast Guard has opened a new branch for single women, they both enlist in the SPARS (Semper Parus Always Ready), eager to help protect the home front.

Training is rigorous, and Shirley is disappointed that she and Joan are sent to separate training camps. At the end of basic training, Captain Webber commends her efforts and commissions her home to Maine under the ruse of a dishonorable discharge to help uncover a conspiracy against the First Lady. 

Shirley soon discovers nothing is as it seems. Whom can she trust? Why do the people she loves want to harm the First Lady? With the help of Captain Webber, it's a race against time to save Mrs. Roosevelt and remain alive.

My Thoughts:

I enjoyed this book. The story was an easy read, and the plot moved the story along well. I enjoyed learning about the beginning of the woman's division in the Coast Guard and how they were able to help our country right here at home. The plot against the First Lady was an interesting twist to the story that gave Shirley quite a dangerous undercover mission. I appreciated that the author took the time to write in her author's note in the back about which parts of the fictional story were true to history and which were a fun fictional addition.

This book is part of a book series called the Heroines of WWII being published by Barbour Books.

Book 1: The Cryptographer's Dilemma by Johnnie Alexander

Book 2: A Picture of Hope by Liz Tolsma

Book 3: Saving Mrs. Roosevelt by Candice Sue Patterson 

Book 4: Mrs. Witherspoon Goes to War by Mary Davis

Book 5: A Rose For the Resistance by Angela K. Couch

If you're looking for a fun quick read and like WWII Historical fiction, pick up Barbour's newest book Saving Mrs. Roosevelt. It's a fun trip back in time, and I look forward to reading the other book from this series.

My Rating: ★★★★

About the Author:

 

Candice studied at the Institute of Children’s Literature at age sixteen. She lives in Indiana with her husband and three sons in a restored farmhouse overtaken by books. When she’s not tending to her chickens, snuggling with her Great Pyrenees, or sharing her passion for reading with students as an elementary school librarian, she’s working on a new story. Candice writes both contemporary and historical romance—where the past and present collide with faith. 

Learn more at her website at http://www.candicesuepatterson.com.
 

 

 

 

***I received a complimentary copy of this book from Barbour Publishing and was under no obligation to post a review.