Jacqueline

In the gripping novel "Jacquline" by D.M. Sorlie, readers are transported to the city of Belfast, Ireland, during the tumultuous year of 1941. As German bombs rain down upon the city, the British utilize the port to safeguard vital supply convoys crossing the treacherous Atlantic. Amidst this backdrop of destruction and chaos, a dark secret unfolds.

The story begins with a young boy who witnesses a chilling murder within the confines of a church-run orphanage. Filled with fear and desperation, he flees with his brother aboard a ship bound for America, seeking refuge from the horrors they have witnessed. However, their journey across the ocean becomes an emotional trial, fraught with jealousy, hate, espionage, and even more murder.

As war ravages the world, it has a way of transforming young men into brave soldiers. Colin, the protagonist of this tale, finds his unrecorded childhood and exceptional chess skills sought after by British intelligence. In a thrilling twist, chess games become entangled with the mysteries of war, as Colin navigates a web of deceit and danger.

D.M. Sorlie masterfully weaves together the intricate threads of chess, murder, and the enigmas of war in this ingenious novel. With each turn of the page, readers will be captivated by the suspenseful plot, richly drawn characters, and the haunting atmosphere of a world on the brink of destruction.
"Jacquline" is a compelling tale that explores the depths of human nature and the enduring power of hope, and love, even in the darkest of times.