QUICK FACTS
Title: The
Foxhole Victory Tour: A Novel
Author: Amy
Lynn Green
Genre: Historical Fiction, WWII Fiction, Inspirational
Fiction
Publisher: Bethany
House Publishers (January 23, 2024)
Length: (400)
pages
Format: Trade Paperback,
eBook, & Audiobook
ISBN: 978-0764239571
Tour
Dates: January 22 – February 5, 2024
BOOK DESCRIPTION
Vibrant and scrappy Maggie McCleod tried not to get fired from her wartime orchestra, but her sharp tongue landed her in trouble, so an overseas adventure with the USO's camp show promises a chance at a fresh start. Wealthy and elegant Catherine Duquette signs with the USO to leave behind her restrictive life of privilege and to uncover the truth behind the disappearance of the handsome pilot whose letters mysteriously stopped arriving.
The two women are joined by an eclectic group of performers--a scheming blues singer, a veteran tap dancer, and a brooding magician--but the harmony among their troupe is short-lived when their tour manager announces he will soon recommend one of them for a coveted job in the Hollywood spotlight. Each of the five members has a reason to want the contract, and they'll do whatever is necessary to claim it. As their troupe travels closer to the dangerous battlefront in Tunisia, personal crises and wartime dangers only intensify, putting not only their careers but also their lives on the line.
BOOK REVIEW
Set in
Africa during WWII, it brought together a rag tag group of people in need of a
second chance, maybe even their first chance. Written from the perspective of
two different women, both needing something and both as different as can be.
Maggie wants a chance to get away from her family and find her calling in life
and Catherine is out to escape her smothering socialite parents. They get
pulled into a USO tour sent to North Africa and learn what they truly want and
what they are made of.
This
story is historical fiction at it's finest and there is a little something for
everyone. A little romance, a little heartbreak, a little adventure, and a lot
of busting out of the mold. With faith and Christianity weaved beautifully into
the tale, there is so much to ponder and feel.
This
book transported me to a part of WWII that I knew little about. It took me to
places I never dreamed of going. It had humor and heart. The relationships were
organic and beautifully developed. The side characters were just as
interesting. The voices for Maggie and Catherine were so different, I truly
felt I was reading from their own perspectives.
This is
the kind of story that sticks with you as it lets you be a fly on the wall to
history. I was absolutely delighted that I had the opportunity to read this
story.
I
received an early copy from the publisher through NetGalley and this is my
honest review.
PRAISE FOR THE FOXHOLE VICTORY TOUR
"Green deserves a standing ovation for her rousing story of unlikely friendships, courage over comfort, and the impactful work of USO performers during WWII. The Foxhole Victory Tour transports readers from the concert halls of Minnesota to the coasts of Casablanca to the active war zone of Tunisia. It is plot-driven without sacrificing relational drama, and its ragtag supporting cast of lovable misfits thoughtfully portrays the art and heart of live performance."— Booklist
5-STARS “I was impressed with how much Green
was able to pack into the story and still keep it cohesive and natural. I ended
up loving all the characters and their story arc, and I'm looking forward to
reading more of Green's work.”— Debra, Goodreads
“The Foxhole Victory Tour is a
wonderful story of historical fiction with great characters, vivid
descriptions, and some tough truths that will make readers reflect on their
choices and their priorities.”— Jordon Lynch, The Literary Library
“This story was full of emotion and
captivating on every page. The setting of World War II is so real, you feel
like you are with them. This is must-read. A story you won't put down and will
be sad to say goodbye to after it's over.”— Elizabeth Eckmeyer, Interviews
& Reviews
PURCHASE LINKS
AMAZON | BARNES
& NOBLE | PUBLISHER | BOOKSHOP
| BOOKBUB | GOODREADS
AUTHOR BIO
Amy Lynn Green is a lifelong lover of books, history, and library cards. She worked in publishing for six years before writing her first historical fiction novel. She and her husband live in Minnesota, where she teaches virtual classes on marketing at writer’s conferences, engages with book clubs, and regularly encourages established and aspiring authors in their publication journeys.
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