July 4, 1943 – John Jameson is home from the war. The Fourth of July has always been his favorite holiday, but now he finds himself alone on the boardwalk in his New Jersey hometown. It seems like everyone he knew is either off to war or working in the factories producing the armaments of war. Along comes Julie to offer him a cold drink. Happy to have someone to spend the day with, especially one so young and beautiful, he accepts her invitation for a backyard picnic.
He has no idea what is behind Julie's seemingly innocent invitation. He has no idea that the afternoon will force him to face what he has lost and find his heart at last.
Also available in the anthology A Walk in the Woods with six other stories.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars Of Love and War, a writer's legacy?, July 1, 2010 This review is from: Of Love and War (Kindle Edition) I just finished reading Of Love and War. The short story is superbly written. The story is well developed, and the characters are realistic and believable. In my opinion, this story has the potential to be a legacy for the author.
Margaret Lake has written a tale that is set during World War Two. But this story could just as easily have been set during any war. In that respect, the lessons learned about relationships in this book are timeless and universal. The sexual tension between the characters was so thick you could cut it with a knife. Yet it was always tastefully handled.
The surprise ending was a masterful stroke.
I highly recommend this read.
Sincerely,
Ricky Sides
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars Think of that kiss. . ., July 22, 2010 This review is from: Of Love and War (Kindle Edition) . . .you know the one--the famous Times Square Kiss. That's the image that kept rolling in my mind as I read Margaret Lake's Of Love and War. The fact that this well-written short story was told in both the male and female protagonists' points of view lent the tale a richness and complexity it would not have had otherwise. The twist at the end surprised me, yet left me feeling filled with hope and inspiration.
I thoroughly enjoyed Of Love and War and will be buying more work from this author.
Help other customers find the most helpful reviews Was this review helpful to you?2 of 2 people found the following review helpful: 4.0 out of 5 stars A breath of romantic entertainment, December 7, 2010 This review is from: Of Love and War (Kindle Edition) I don't normally read romance stories (my genres are more in the sci-fi and thriller categories), but I needed something different and took this little story for a spin. The story's not long, so if you're a voracious reader who zips through 500-page books in a day, this probably isn't for you - it's called a "novelette" for a reason. But if you're after a nice character study set against the homefront during the years during WWII (and I'm a sucker for just about anything in that period) or would like to sample a story in the romance genre without diving into an outright bodice-ripper, this is a great afternoon treat. It has enough sensuality and erotic tension to speed up your pulse, but the sexual aspects complement the story without overwhelming it: the focus remains firmly on the characters.
So, if you need a romantic afternoon escape, you should definitely add this to your reading list!
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I was born in New Jersey, but moved to Florida when I was 13. Reading has always been my favorite activity, even as a child. I've been downsizing and have probably donated 5,000 books in the past several years. I still have seven book cases crammed full and I can't even count how many on my Kindle. My other passion is history, especially English History. I think my interest really began when I read "Catherine" by Anya Seton. When the inspiration came to write my first book, I naturally gravitated to the Wars of the Roses because of that book.
My favorite author is Susan Howatch, my favorite book is "Outlander" and my favorite series is Harry Potter. I lead a Harry Potter book club at the elementary school and help with the chess club.
I'm still waiting for the rescue kitty lady to find me a kitty I can rescue.
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