The Scent of Gardenias by Lorraine Haas – Review by Dahnielle Hibbert

The Scent of Gardenias by Lorraine Haas
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

We’ve all heard tales of World War II and a lot of us lost loved ones in that war so I was leery of reading a fictional novel about that time period. While I traditionally love accurate historical details mixed in with my fiction, this subject can be sensitive. However, I saw that the author used her mother’s real life experience during World War II to inspire pieces of this story so I gave it a shot. I am so glad I did. It is beautifully written and offers a perspective we don’t often hear from WWII survivors.. A woman’s perspective. Throughout the trials, tribulations, pain, sorrow, anxiety, grief and even a little joy Margret continues through it all to be strong and grow! The emotional roller coaster in this novel requires many tissues. Definitely worth a read.

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