Amelia's Prayer: A Novel Book One

Sebastian Lavalle is just 15 when he leaves home in 1934 to join the Navy. Seven years later, Sebastian unfortunately knows all too well about the horrors of World War II and what it is like to fear the unknown. When repairs forced his ship to the rugged shore of Newcastle, the young French naval officer is invited to a tea dance. He seizes the opportunity hoping to find comfort and a small taste of home. Amelia Sullivan, the daughter of Irish immigrant parents, is thrilled to be attending the tea dance. When Sebastian's eyes find her in the crowd, he drinks in her exotic beauty. Moments later as he draws her into his arms for a dance, there is no doubt in his mind that he has just met the woman of his dreams. Days later, Sebastian professes his love and marries her, sending them both on an unforgettable journey through betrayal, survival, and forgiveness. Their soul searching journey, not only will take the reader from England's coast to the French Riviera, but also to Tennessee. Their journey explores the many facets and depths of love leading to the realization of what true happiness means. "the quality of the writing and the sweetness of the story. will carry readers to the poignant conclusion" -Kirkus Reviews "will appeal to fans of family saga although it easily transcends the genre." -Blue Ink Reviews "elegantly written, a must read, one that begs to be enjoyed again and again." -Clarion Forward Reviews

Author: Christiane Banks
Publisher: iUniverse
Published: 08/28/2019
Pages: 428
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.02lbs
Size: 8.00h x 5.00w x 0.95d
ISBN13: 9781532080449
ISBN10: 1532080441
BISAC Categories:
- Fiction | Romance | Historical | General
- Fiction | Sagas

About the Author
Christiane Banks lives in Ontario, Canada, with her husband. Amelia's Prayer, which took six years to write, is her debut novel.