Review: Season of My Enemy

 Season of My Enemy

by Naomi Musch

About the Book

“Get Your Farm in the Fight” 

–The Realities of WWII Come to a Wisconsin Farm

Only last year, Fannie O’Brien was considered a beauty with a brain, and her future shone bright, despite the war pounding Europe. With her father’s sudden death and her brothers overseas, Fannie must now do the work of three men on their 200-acre farm–until eight German prisoners arrive and, just as Fannie feared, trouble comes too. Someone seems intent on causing “accidents,” and Fannie is certain the culprit is one of the two handsome older Germans–or possibly both. Can she manage the farm, keep the prisoners in line, and hold her family together through these turbulent times?

My Thoughts

With notes of nostalgia and budding romance, Naomi Musch shines a light on a lesser known thread of WWII history.

When I first saw the cover of this book, I was immediately drawn to it. The book inside is just as delightful as its cover, while painting the reality of WWII. Fannie’s grit and determination are endearing and will draw readers to her. The heroine’s nostalgia for the simpler days before the war will tug at your heartstrings. Her struggles with those she has been told are her enemies living on her family’s farm are handled with care and the romance that complicates Fannie’s life is tender and emotional. This book highlights a lesser known piece of WWII history, telling the story of a family and the German prisoners of war that have come to work on their farm. Those that love the era will want to immerse themselves in this sparkling read.

I received a complimentary copy of this book from Barbour through NetGalley. All opinions expressed are my own.