Foxhole Victory Tour
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Publisher Description
Based on true World War II stories of life in the USO variety shows, worlds collide when performers from around the United States come together to tour North Africa.
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.
Praise for Amy Lynn Green
"A fabulous novel that will warm the hearts of readers everywhere."--MADELINE MARTIN, New York Times bestselling author on The Blackout Book Club
"Not only does the writing sparkle with Green's trademark wit, but the characters become your dear friends."--SARAH SUNDIN, bestselling and award-winning author on The Blackout Book Club
Customer Reviews
Beautiful, moving, and inspirational!
“The USO members were warriors in the battle for morale, and the stakes had never been higher.”
The Foxhole Victory Tour was an amazing story, and a wonderful reminder of why historical fiction is one of my favorite genres. I loved everything about this book!
It’s a beautiful, moving, and inspiring story of the impact of USO performers during WWII, show biz glamour, unlikely friendships, and found family. Throw in a little romance, some great humor, and a bit of danger, and this was a solid 5 star read for me.
I’ve read several books about World War II with settings in Europe or in the Pacific, but this is the first one I’ve read that takes place in North Africa. I loved learning more about this lesser known bit of history.
It was especially interesting to read about how the USO worked, and I thought the author did a beautiful job of capturing what their performances meant to the troops. I came away with so much admiration for these people as they traveled under pretty rough circumstances and performed in some very dangerous areas.
The writing and pacing were excellent. The sense of time and place was spot on. The character development was superb. I was completely invested in their lives, and fell in love with each of them.
The Foxhole Victory Tour is one of the best books I’ve recently read, and if you love historical fiction and great stories, I highly recommend it!
I received a copy from NetGalley, Bethany House Fiction, Amy Lynn Green, and Austenprose PR in exchange for an honest review. All opinions expressed are completely my own.