Summary
Ella’s Promise is a historical Christian romance fiction by Ellen Gable, and the third book to the Great War Great Love series. Major Gerhard Schmidt’s real name is Garrett Smith. He’s an allied spy in the German forces. As he tries to escape the POW camp at Le Tréport, a military hospital, Nurse Ella Neumann ruins his plan to escape. Later on, he learns from Lieutenant Collins that Ella has saved him. That he would’ve faced a firing squad had he escaped and returned to his German battalion. He then changes his looks and identity. With darker hair, rimmed glasses, and no moustache, no one would recognize his former German officer person, but can he pull it off once he crosses paths with the sharp-eyed Ella?
Review
I miss stories like this! It’s so clean, wholesome, and charming! I instantly felt nostalgic upon reading this because it’s been a while since I read a great romance book set during wartime. I felt every bit of tension in Garrett’s risky mission as a spy, and also felt Ella’s challenges as a nurse who doesn’t see allies or enemies, needing to attend to human’s needs without bias. I think the meticulously detailed habitats and condition of what it’s like to live during the era of Great War in the 20th century was very impressive. It felt like I was on the same complex and remarkable journey as Garrett and Ella.
Overall, I’m giving this book 5 out of 5 stars. It’s a great historical love and war story that revives the classic mode of communication, and imparts knowledge on history, medical procedure, and Christian values. I highly recommend this book to teens, young adult, and even to older readers like me. This standalone to a great series is a MUST-READ!
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