Private Matthew Petticrew arrives in France as part of the American Expeditionary Forces, an arrival which a war-weary France desperately hopes will help to end the turmoil. Having faced unthinkable things on the front, he is captivated by the sound of a lullaby, sung by a voice so pure he knows he must have imagined it. But rumors sweep through the trenches like wildfire, dubbing the voice "The Angel of Argonne," a mysterious presence who leaves behind wreaths on unmarked graves and footprints in the war-pocked soil.
Raised wild in the depths of the Forest of Argonne, France, Mireilles finds her world rocked when war comes crashing into the idyllic home she has always known, taking much from her. When Matthew discovers Mireilles, three things are clear: She is alone in the world, she cannot stay, and he and his two unlikely companions might be the only ones who can get her to safety.
This beautifully crafted
novel got all my emotions flowing in the best possible way. I’m sure my words will be inadequate in this
review and that seems okay with me as there are no words to describe just how
amazing this book is.
So, I will just say
that Amanda Dykes is a masterful storyteller and what a story she has penned in
the pages of, Yours is the Night. Her
characters are memorable, their stories are both heartbreaking and heartwarming. I was completely immersed in this book from
beginning to end and as much as I wanted to find out what was going to happen,
I didn’t want to see the story end. I have
already read this book twice and will definitely read it again. This will be on my keeper shelf and if you’re
a fan of historical fiction or a well written novel, you’ll want to get a copy
as soon as possible.
I received a copy of this book from the
publisher. All opinions are my own
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