The Sorrows of War
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Last published Mon, Apr 14, 2025
Iris Sallow is a 21 year old girl who just finished nursing school when her life is about to forever change, living in London in 1939, the war between Germany had just begun, fearing for her daughters safety, Iris is sent to away to live in the united states with family friends. As Iris navigates life in a new country while her country is at war, she also has to navigate her feelings for a certain handsome American man.
This is a story of love, war, tragedy, and betrayal.
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