WWII is one of my favorite time periods to read about. I love reading about the lesser known stories – stories of bravery from ordinary people that don’t make the news, but tough our hearts just the same. Until Our Time Comes is just that – I highly encourage you to check it out!
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About the Book
Until Our Time Comes Author Nicole M Miller
Published by Baker Books
on July 2, 2024
Genres: Fiction / Christian / Historical, Fiction / Christian / Romance / Historical, Fiction / Historical / 20th Century / World War II
Pages: 384
Amazon | Goodreads | Baker Book HouseAmerican horse trainer Adia Kensington is living her dream of working at the famous Janów Podlaski stables in Poland, where they breed the best Arabian horses in the world. But her plans to bring the priceless stallion Lubor to the US are derailed when the German army storms into her adopted country in 1939. Little does she know this is just the beginning of six long years of occupation that will threaten her beloved horses at every turn.
Bret Conway is at Janów Podlaski under the guise of a news reporter, but his true mission is intelligence gathering for the British. That and keeping Adia safe, which is harder and harder to do as she insists they must evacuate 250 horses to save them from being stolen, sold, or eaten by the invading forces. What follows will test their physical, mental, and emotional strength, as well as their faith in God, humankind, and each other.
Drawn from true events of World War II, this epic story of escape, capture, resistance, and love from debut novelist Nicole M. Miller will thunder into your heart like a herd of beautiful horses across a raging river.
My Perspective
This is a wonderfully written debut historical novel. Miller brings to life a little known part of WWII, at least to me – saving the horses. When we think about WWII, or any war for that matter, we mostly think about people. I appreciate that she brings this to light because it’s important for us to know. Animals are important to me, and horses? Well they have always had a special place in my heart.
Aside from showing the beauty and importance of these majestic animals, Miller also brings forth brave characters. Their journey is unlike anything I’ve read before, and I found myself hanging onto Miller’s every word. Adia and Bret were brought together in an unlikely fashion, and yet they just worked. Mix in Ewan and you have the perfect trio. Their treacherous journey, sacrifices, and entire story was just so moving. So well put together.
WWII fiction fans, horse fans, historical fiction fans, and compelling fiction fans alike will enjoy their time in Miller’s novel. I cannot wait to see what comes next from her. Her writing is to simply put it – poetic.
I received a complimentary copy of this book. I was not required to write a favorable review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
About the Author
Nicole M. Miller lives in Washington State with her husband and two sons, along with her Arabian horses, chickens, ducks, dogs, cats, and guinea pigs. As a longtime horse owner, she’s been involved in many horse organizations, including serving on the Clark County Fair Court and as Miss Teen Rodeo Washington. She’s received national and regional awards for her nonfiction from American Horse Publications and the Society of Professional Journalists.
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Good review! I’ve seen a lot of good reviews for this book lately. I should check it out. 😀
I think you would really like it!
such an intriguing history, wasn’t it?? Great review 🙂