Mar 15, 2017 susan meissner is a former managing editor of a weekly newspaper and an awardwinning columnist. World war two is over, but the recovery from the most intimate of its horrors has only just be. She is the awardwinning author of a fall of marigolds, secrets of a charmed life, stars over sunset boulevard, a bridge across the ocean, as bright as heaven, and the. A bridge across the ocean audiobook by susan meissner. She is the awardwinning author of a bridge across the ocean, secrets of a charmed life, a fall of marigolds, stars over sunset boulevard, and as bright as heaven, among other novels. A bridge across the ocean by susan meissner overdrive. Susan meissner is an american author from san diego, california that is best known for writing historical fiction and fiction with a. She is the awardwinning author of a bridge across the ocean, secrets of a charmed life, a fall of marigolds, and stars over sunset boulevard, among. A bridge across the ocean by susan meissner traveling with t.
A bridge across the ocean by susan meissner the pretty good. Its the story of one woman trying to understand her own life while trying to comprehend and help the spirits of the past. Mar 14, 2017 imagine my delight when i learned she has written a new historical novel, a bridge across the ocean. A bridge across the ocean susan meissner, 2017 penguin publishing 384 pp.
A bridge across the ocean opens with a spectral encounter aboard the rms queen mary on the first day of her maiden voyage, followed by brettes unwanted meeting with a ghost in the present day at a baby shower. A bridge across the ocean by susan meissner beyond the. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. A bridge across the ocean quotes showing 16 of 6 it is much harder to pretend than it is to simply be who you already are. A bridge across the ocean by susan meissner free ebook. Susan meissner born 1961 is an american author, columnist, and the former editor of a weekly newspaper meissner was born and raised in san diego, california, where she attended point loma nazarene university. Mar 14, 2017 susan meissner returns following 2016 stars over sunset boulevard with her latest, a bridge across the ocean a characterdriven tale of three women from modern day to the past of the 1940s, of fear, courage pain, love, and loyalty. World war two is over, but the recovery from the most intimate of its horrors has only just begun for annaliese lange, a german ballerina desperate to escape her past, and simone deveraux, the wronged daughter of a french. World war two is over, but recovery from the most intimate. A story that spans decades and crosses continents, it contains all the elements of a pageturner wartime intrigue, a seventyyearold mystery, even a touch of the paranormal. A bridge across the ocean by susan meissner lesas book. World war two is over, but the recovery from the most intimate of its horrors has only just begun for annaliese lange, a german ballerina desperate to escape her past, and simone deveraux, the wronged daughter of a french resistance spy.
Susan meissner was born in san diego, california, the second of. Read a bridge across the ocean by susan meissner available from rakuten kobo. Mar 14, 2017 susan meissner is a former managing editor of a weekly newspaper and an awardwinning columnist. Annaliese lange, who is escaping from a marriage to a nazi, and simone devereux, who lost her family in the war. It was also a she reads spring book club selection. I first fell in love with susans writing in her novel, stars over sunset boulevard.
A bridge across the ocean by susan meissner is a wartime mystery novel about two women who have both gone through much during the war and are going to america on rms queen mary as war brides. This is the third book of susan meissners that i have read. When shes summoned by an uneasy ghost to put to rest unfinished business on the queen mary, she feels she has no choice but to comply. Register or login below for our premium collection or view our free collection here. A bridge across the ocean by susan meissner fantastic fiction. A bridge across the ocean is a story about two european women who meet aboard the rms queen mary in 1946. World war two is over, but the recovery from the most intimate of its horrors has only just begun for annaliese lange, a german ballerina desperate to escape her past, and simone deveraux, the. Going back and forth between current day san diego and brette caslake, and world war ii era simone devereux and annaliese kurtz, a bridge across the ocean has intriguing women in each period, and an interesting story. A bridge across the ocean by susan meissner, focused on war brides crossing over to america something ive never read about before.
Simone deveraux lost her father and brother who both got shot for being part of the resistance. A bridge across the ocean by susan meissner book cover, description, publication history. Wartime intrigue spans the lives of three womenpast and presentin this emotional novel from the acclaimed author of the. A bridge across the ocean by susan meissner is about the future happiness just out of reach and what it takes to get there, especially when everything is stacked against you. She is the awardwinning author of the last year of the war, a bridge across the ocean, secrets of a charmed life, a fall of marigolds, stars over sun. As brette communicates with a spirit and tries to unravel the mystery behind one of the ships tragedies, meissner secrets of a charmed life, 2015, etc. A bridge across the ocean by susan meissner the lit bitch.
Wartime intrigue spans the lives of three women past a. Susan meissner to discuss her new novel via zoom 516. A bridge across the ocean is a bridge across time, across the gap between life and spirit. A bridge across the ocean by susan meissner the pretty. A bridge across the ocean by susan meissner is a historical womens fiction novel that approaches world war ii through the perspective of war. A bridge across the ocean kindle edition by meissner. Hit subscribe or click like for more videos and tell me what books you think i. She lived in england, germany, and minnesota as an adult. Giveaway closed author, susan meissners historical fiction takes readers to places they never could visit and experience journeys bigger than they could ever imagine. World war ii is over, and annaliese lange, a german ballerina, and simone deveraux, the wronged daughter of a french resistance spy, join hundreds of other european war brides aboard the renowned rms queen mary to be reunited with their american husbands. A woman who can see ghosts becomes tangled in a mystery. A bridge across the ocean by susan meissner books on.
A bridge across the ocean wartime intrigue spans the lives of three womenpast and presentin this emotional novel from the acclaimed author of as bright as heaven. But when the voyage ends at new york harbor, only one of them will disembark. Meissners book also demonstrates a bond, a bridge between women, women who understand heartbreak and tragedy. A bridge across the ocean meissner susan download bok. A bridge across the ocean by susan meissner books and dogs. Combining past and present, mystery and romance a bridge across the ocean is composed of all the elements i love most in a book. A bridge across the ocean by susan meissner the lit. Wartime intrigue spans the lives of three women past and present in this emotional novel from the acclaimed author of as bright as heaven.
A bridge across the ocean by susan meissner, paperback barnes. Susan meissner is a former managing editor of a weekly newspaper and an awardwinning columnist. I loved a fall of marigolds, and the girl in the glass. March 10 litchfield moveable feast 11am luncheon and 2pm signing, myrtle beach, sc.
Reading the synopsis for a bridge across the ocean, one cant help but approach the book with the highest of expectations. With a very strong first half that deftly introduces us. In the present day, and facing a crossroads in her own life. I started out not really in the mood to read her book and then i was sucked into the story and enjoyed the characters and plot so much that i was. A bridge across the ocean by susan meissner is told in a backandforth way, and i really love books that are told in this format.
She is the awardwinning author of the last year of the war. Meissner was born and raised in san diego, california, where she attended point loma nazarene university. She is the awardwinning author of a bridge across the ocean, secrets of a charmed life, a fall of marigolds, and stars over sunset boulevard, among other novels. Brette can see ghostsshes had the sight since she was a child, same as her. A bridge across the ocean by susan meissner novel deelights. Wartime intrigue spans the lives of three womenpast and present. She is the awardwinning author of the last year of the war, a bridge across the ocean, secrets of a charmed life, a fall of marigolds, stars over sunset boulevard. Meisssner was born the second child of three siblings, and always had a penchant for writing from a very young age.
A bridge across the ocean by susan meissner is one of the she reads books of spring reading selection picks. A bridge across the ocean kindle edition by meissner, susan. A bridge across the ocean perfect for readers of sarahs key, and the nightingale february, 1946. While parts were quite intriguing, and the history of rms queen mary during wwii was fascinating, and. List of books by author susan meissner thriftbooks. Brette can see ghostsshes had the sight since she was a child, same as her grandmother. The lowdown from goodreads published march 14,2017. A bridge across the ocean by susan meissner 2017, paperback. I was thrilled to receive an arc of this book so that i could dive into the lives of the women who crossed on the rms queen mary. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. In 2007, meissner moved back to southern california. The authors excellent writing and world building make it a complete treat to read and the story is a wonderful tribute to the resilience of women everywhere. Perfect for readers of sarahs key, and the nightingale.
Susan meissners a bridge across the ocean my book, the movie. Its about the intriguing world war ii, ship, the rms queen mary. After reading stars over sunset boulevard, i was really impressed with susan meissners writing. A bridge across the ocean by susan meissner macarons. A bridge across the ocean by susan meissner beyond the bookends. Buy a cheap copy of a bridge across the ocean book by susan meissner. Susan meissner is an american author from san diego, california that is best known for writing historical fiction and fiction with a christian slant. She is the awardwinning author of a fall of marigolds, secrets of a charmed life, stars over sunset boulevard, a bridge across the ocean, as bright as heaven, and the last year more about susan meissner. Susan meissner, author of the last year of the war berkley, will discuss her new book at a virtual event hosted by the lewes public library via zoom on saturday, may 16, at 5. She is the awardwinning author of the last year of the war, a bridge across the ocean, secrets of a charmed life, a fall of marigolds, stars over sunset boulevard, and as bright as heaven, among other novels. Wartime intrigue spans the lives of three womenpast and presentin this emotional novel from the acclaimed author of th. In minnesota, meissner was the editor of a weekly newspaper. World war two is over, but recovery from the most intimate of its horrors has only just begun for a german ballerina desperate to escape her past and the wronged daughter of a french resistance spy.
She is the awardwinning author of a fall of marigolds, secrets of a charmed life, stars over sunset boulevard, a bridge across the ocean, as bright as heaven, and the last year of the war, among other novels. In a bridge across the ocean berkley, its february 1946. Susan meissner returns following 2016 stars over sunset boulevard with her latest, a bridge across the ocean a characterdriven tale of three women from modern day to the past of the 1940s, of fear, courage pain, love, and loyalty. A bridge across the ocean by susan meissner goodreads. A bridge across the ocean by susan meissner, paperback.
A bridge across the ocean by susan meissner april 11, 2017 april 4, 2017 the lit bitch after reading stars over sunset boulevard, i was really impressed with susan meissners writing. This content is for ardbark pro, ardbark basic, and ardbark gold members only. World war two is over, but the recovery from the most intimate of its horrors has only just begun for annaliese lange, a german ballerina desperate to escape her past, and simone deveraux, the wronged daughter. May 15, 2017 a bridge across the ocean by susan meissner is one of the she reads books of spring reading selection picks. A bridge across the ocean by susan meissner book club. A bridge across the ocean by susan meissner overview wartime intrigue spans the lives of three womenpast and presentin this emotional novel from the acclaimed author of as bright as heaven. Susan meissner born 1961 is an american author, columnist, and the former editor of a weekly newspaper. About the author susan meissner is a former managing editor of a weekly newspaper and an awardwinning columnist. To align two of my older titles with the last year of the war, which is my most recent ww2 novel, my publisher has redesigned the covers of secrets of a charmed life and a bridge across the ocean both of which are ww2 tales so that they will easily be recognizable as from that era. A trio of young women figure out just what it means to let go of what lies behind. Mar 07, 2017 a bridge across the ocean by susan meissner, focused on war brides crossing over to america something ive never read about before. Mar 07, 2017 a bridge across the ocean by susan meissner pub.
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