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Seashells in My Pocket (Unsung Stories of World War II Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Terri Wangard (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 23 ratings
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German-Brazilian Isabel Neumann delights in creating seashell art, but it’s her mathematical ability that lands her a job at the American air base in Natal, northern Brazil during World War II. She doesn’t need a calculator to determine the correct weights and balances for the Air Transport Command’s cargo planes.

Daniel Lambert, an American transport pilot based at Natal, endures the taunts of combat pilots that he is “allergic to combat.” His flying skills win him respect, however, and his friendship with Isabel deepens, even as a new source of trouble looms.

Isabel is caught in the crosshairs of a German saboteur who is obsessed with her. He insists that she belongs with him, and demands that she help him sabotage the Allied base. Her growing relationship with Daniel angers the Nazi, who will do anything to get rid of him. What will happen to Isabel if the madman captures her?

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    Unsung Stories of World War II
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    304 pages
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    March 12, 2024
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0CV4DWFM9
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Scrivenings Press LLC (March 12, 2024)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ March 12, 2024
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2419 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 304 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 23 ratings

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Terri Wangard

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Terri Wangard’s first Girl Scout badge was the Writer. These days she is writing historical fiction, and won the 2013 Writers on the Storm contest and 2013 First Impressions of the American Christian Fiction Writers, as well as being a 2012 Genesis finalist. Holder of a bachelor’s degree in history and a master’s degree in library science, she lives in Wisconsin. Her research included going for a ride in a WWII B-17 Flying Fortress bomber.

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4.6 out of 5 stars
4.6 out of 5
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Beth Westcott
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful historical romance
Reviewed in the United States on March 14, 2024
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I really enjoyed reading Seashells in My Pocket. It's unusual to read a World War 2 novel set in Brazil. The descriptions of the base, the beach, the town, and other places transported me there. The characters are well-developed and interesting, the exciting plot is filled with action. I had to keep turning the pages. Both Isabel and Daniel, the main characters, are sympathetic and realistic, and their relationship developed in a natural way. Faith is expressed through words, thoughts, and actions. Isabel's love for seashells made me remember the times I visited a beach and collected shells. The author also touched on the issue of prejudice and racism. Historical fiction is one of my favorite genres to read, and Seashells in My Pocket did not disappoint.
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Nancy R Radosevich
5.0 out of 5 stars Fast-paced and Exciting!
Reviewed in the United States on March 13, 2024
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One of the things I’ve consistently enjoyed about Terri Wangard’s historical fiction is her ability to seamlessly weave informative details into a fast-paced and entertaining story. Seashells in My Pocket introduced me to a part of World War II history I wasn’t familiar with – the world of air transport pilots based in Brazil. Daniel Lambert faces ridicule due to his status as a non-combat pilot but manages to serve the role of hero to German-born Brazilian Isabel Neuman. Isabel not only deals with the challenges of working on the American air base as a German who is viewed with suspicion but is also stalked by a saboteur who is obsessed with her. This story is full of twists and turns that will keep you turning pages!
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Kendra Broekhuis
4.0 out of 5 stars Unique Setting for WWII Story
Reviewed in the United States on April 8, 2024
In Seashells in My Pocket, author Terri Wangard takes a unique twist on WWII stories by highlighting its history on the shores of Brazil. Readers who enjoy historical fiction with a storyline of sweet romance will enjoy Isabel and Daniel's story.
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Robyn Hook
5.0 out of 5 stars Great escape!
Reviewed in the United States on April 4, 2024
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I love it when a book wraps me completely in the time-period. The culture, characters and historical details all added up to a great escape. I especially enjoyed learning about the aeronautics in World War II and experiencing Brazil. All the plot’s twists and turns kept me guessing. Isabel and Daniel feel like new friends. Thank you, Terri Wangard. I’m looking forward to more!
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5.0 out of 5 stars It was an amazing book!
Reviewed in the United States on March 10, 2024
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Reading Seashells in My Pocket, was a perfect way to spend a cold winter day! I found it hard to put down and ended up reading the entire book, in one day. It was a pleasant mix of romance and history, that kept me engrossed to the end. I would highly recommend that book, especially if you are looking for a book to take on vacation, or to the beach!
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Elizabeth Daghfal
5.0 out of 5 stars The perfect book to whisk you away on a Sunday (or Monday) afternoon.
Reviewed in the United States on April 19, 2024
The most wonderful thing about fiction is it takes you places you may not be able to go yourself. Places you didn’t even know existed. And that’s what Terri Wangard’s novel Seashells in My Pocket did for me. I’ve read a lot about WWII, but somehow “world” meant Europe, Japan, America, maybe the northern part of Africa. So basically, the northern hemisphere. But Wangard’s narrative opened my eyes to just how expansive the world was. Okay, yes, I knew there was a Brazil. I just hadn’t realized the war covered a lot more territory than I’d ever heard before. Bravo to Wangard for showing just hard large that theater stretched--that it really was a WORLD war.

The story itself takes us on a sweet romance in a culture I’ve never had the chance to visit. It explores the contrasts of what people might look like ethnically vs what their cultural experiences have been—and how they might be treated—or mistreated—by those around them. It shows us just how evil the Third Reich’s thinking was about how they could control people, even those who had “just the right looks.” And it weaves all this expertly into the tale where I fell in love with the characters, cheering them each step of the way.

The perfect book to whisk you away to worlds unknown for an entertaining afternoon. I look forward to reading the next book in this series.

I received a complimentary copy from the author, but all thoughts and opinions are my own.
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Laura DeNooyer-Moore
4.0 out of 5 stars Unique setting for a World War II novel
Reviewed in the United States on March 11, 2024
With so many World War II stories set in Europe or America, this tale set in Brazil is a breath of fresh air—both figuratively and literally, since several scenes take place on Brazil’s Atlantic seashore by Recife or Natal. I appreciated learning more about how WW II impacted Brazil—something I never knew about before.

The characterizations and dialogs are strong and enhance the plot. The hero Daniel and heroine Isabella are easy to love. Daniel’s an American pilot based in Natal. Isabella grew up in Brazil and works at the same American base. They are both half German. Isabella’s difficulty understanding American idioms adds a sweet touch of humor. After all, how can store items be “on the house” when they’re in her hands? And of course “tough cookies” don’t cry . . . or crumble.

Daniel’s a noble hero so it’s no surprise Isabella is attracted to him. Though accused of avoiding combat, Daniel doesn’t run from trouble. In fact, he does what he needs to do, whatever the risk. The risk increases as the evil man stalking Isabella gets closer to his target.

The setting comes to life whether on the beach surrounded by seashells or in an airplane over the ocean. The intricacy of seashells is relayed in the same stark detail as the rigors and dangers of navigating a wounded aircraft miles from the base. You will feel like you’re there—experiencing both the serenity and the fright.

I received a complimentary copy from the author but all thoughts and opinions are my own.
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D Garland
4.0 out of 5 stars A Glimpse of WWII from the Shores of Brazil
Reviewed in the United States on March 19, 2024
Seashells in My Pocket gave me a fascinating glimpse into the real-life operations of an American military base in Brazil with its treasure of historical facts. A high-stakes story with twists and turns, I wished for a similar dynamic regarding the romance between the hero and heroine. If you desire to know more about Brazil during WWII, then I invite you to read this unique WWII historical romance story.
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