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Synopsis
In the summer of 1942, twenty-one-year-old Anne Calloway, newly engaged, sets off to serve in the Army Nurse Corps on the Pacific island of Bora-Bora. More exhilarated by the adventure of a lifetime than she ever was by her predictable fiancé, she is drawn to a mysterious soldier named Westry, and their friendship soon blossoms into hues as deep as the hibiscus flowers native to the island. Under the thatched roof of an abandoned beach bungalow, the two share a private world-until they witness a gruesome crime, Westry is suddenly redeployed, and the idyll vanishes into the winds of war. A timeless story of enduring passion, The Bungalow chronicles Anne's determination to discover the truth about the twin losses-of life, and of love-that have haunted her for seventy years.
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Praise for "The Bungalow"
""The Bungalow" is a story as luscious as its exotic setting. Ms. Jio has crafted a wartime story of passion and friendship, loss and mystery. It's also a story of discovery-discovering one's own heart, and of finding a second chance long after all hope is gone. You'll remember the sparkling water and yellow hibiscus long after the last page is turned, and will want to start searching for your own lost bungalow and the parts of yourself you've long since forgotten."
-Karen White, author of "The Beach Trees"
Praise for "The Violets of March"
"Feed the kids before you settle in with journalist Sarah Jio's engrossing first novel, "The Violets of March". This mystery- slash-love story will have you racing to the end-cries of 'Mom, I'm hungry!' be damned!"
-"Redbook"
""The Bungalow" is a story as luscious as its exotic setting. Ms. Jio has crafted a wartime story of passion and friendship, loss and mystery. It's also a story of discovery-discovering one's own heart, and of finding a second chance long after all hope is gone. You'll remember the sparkling water and yellow hibiscus long after the last page is turned, and will want to start searching for your own lost bungalow and the parts of yourself you've long since forgotten."---Karen White, author of"The Beach Trees"
Praise for Sarah Jio and her novels:
Jio has become one of the most-read women in America. "Woman s World" (on "Morning Glory")
Delightful and uplifting. "Historical Novel Society" (on "Goodnight June")
Linger[s] long after the last page. "Romantic Times" (on "The Last Camellia")
Eminently readable . . . a tribute to family and forgiveness. --"Booklist" (on "Goodnight June")
Terrific compelling an intoxicating blend of mystery, history and romance. "Real Simple" (on "Blackberry Winter") Karen White, author of "The Beach Trees""
Pulpwood Queens Book Club, Official Selection 2012
A heartfelt, engaging love story set against the fascinating backdrop of the War in the Pacific. Kristin Hannah, author of Home Front
Unabashedly romantic . . . thanks to Jio s deft handling of her plot and characters. Fans of Nicholas Sparks will enjoy this gentle historical love story. Library Journal
"Power plays, backstabbing, an old art mystery, and a very intriguing young soldier mesh together in an ultimately captivating tale. The sensuousbungalowof the title occupies a dreamy, escapist place in the plot. [For] fans of Samantha Sotto, Camille Noe Pagan, and Bridget Asher." Booklist
Praise for Sarah Jio and her novels:
Jio has become one of the most-read women in America. Woman s World (on Morning Glory)
Delightful and uplifting. Historical Novel Society (on Goodnight June)
Linger[s] long after the last page. Romantic Times (on The Last Camellia)
Eminently readable . . . a tribute to family and forgiveness. Booklist (on Goodnight June)
Terrific compelling an intoxicating blend of mystery, history and romance. Real Simple (on Blackberry Winter)
About the Author
Sarah Jio is the author of "The Violets of March," her debut novel. Based in Seattle, she's been the health and fitness blogger for Glamour.com and a contributor to major magazines, including Real Simple, Redbook, O, The Oprah Magazine, Cooking Light, Glamour, SELF, Health, American Baby and many others. She has also appeared as a commentator on NPR's Morning Edition. Her website is www.sarahjio.com.Lyssa Browne started performing in theatre when she was very young. After receiving a Bachelor of Arts degree in Theatre and Dance she moved to Seattle where she has performed in many area theatre companies. Lyssa's voice can be heard as many different characters in Nintendo and X-Box games, as well as the narrator of documentaries for the Discovery Channel and others.
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- PublisherListen & Live Audio
- Publication date2012
- ISBN 10 1593166192
- ISBN 13 9781593166199
- BindingAudio CD
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