ACTS of LOVE and WAR

Lucy heads into the horrors of the Spanish civil war to bring back the two men she loves, and try to help save the lives of thousands of children. But will any of them survive?

“A love story with a twist; a war story with a difference. Acts of Love and War  is a heartrending tale of love, courage and sacrifice, following three young British volunteers in the Spanish Civil War. Inspired by the real lives of aid workers, International Brigaders and Spanish civilians, Maggie Brookes has crafted a beautiful, compelling story of hope and humanity in war.” Nikki Marmery Author of On Wilder Seas

“A gripping, panoramic tale of the very human cost of war, beautifully blending brutal history with timeless questions of love and conscience. Acts of Love and War is vividly told: at once epic and intimate. Be prepared to lose your heart in the simmering heat of war-torn Spain.” Miranda Malins author of The Puritan Princess and The Rebel Daughter

PRAISE FOR ACTS OF LOVE AND WAR.

 From the UK:

‘This amazing book has everything in it: love, war, history and relevance to today. Gripping.’ Russell Kane

‘A vivid, immersive novel about a remarkable woman helping refugees in a bitter, heartbreaking war. I couldn't put it down.’ Gill Paul bestselling author of Manhattan Girls

‘I insist you read this intelligent, empathic novel. You won’t regret it.’ Frost magazine

“This is the ultimate power of Brookes’ fiction: that is, how closely woven it is into fact.’ The London Magazine

‘The stories of both the refugees and their protectors are told with honesty, insight and a tenderness that cannot fail to move the reader.’ Historia Magazine

 ‘Acts of Love and War is a heartrending but inspiring novel that sheds a light on the hidden heroes of the Spanish Civil War. Told with a deft, compelling narrative, this is a timely story about the dangers of political extremism and the courage of ordinary people, with an unconventional love story at its heart. I loved following Lucy, Tom and Jamie though the world Maggie Brookes has evoked so powerfully. It swept me up and kept me hooked until the very end. Just as insightful and moving as I’d hoped.’ Katherine Clements author of The Crimson Ribbon and The Coffin Path

Wide in scope and told with honesty, insight and tenderness, a moving and unputdownable story of bravery and endurance in the face of the hurts inflicted by both love and war.’ 'Judith Allnatt, author of The Poet’s Wife and The Silk Factory

 ‘An accomplished and expansive portrait of a conflict fought on the battlefield of the human heart. I knew little about the Spanish Civil War and Maggie Brookes brought it home to me with beautiful, searing clarity. Deft, assured and humane.’ Ann Morgan, author of Reading The World

 ‘In Acts of Love and War Maggie Brookes leavens the horror of civil war and encroaching Fascism with the human capacity for love and self-sacrifice. In a beautifully woven tale, we witness compassion for strangers, sharpened by romantic love, almost engulfed by the struggle to stay alive and sane as bombs fall, children are orphaned, hunger rises and brother fights brother. Extraordinary events sensitively told.’ Lucy Jago, author of Nets for Small Fishes

 From North America:

 ‘Fascinating, insightful and poignant.’ Genevieve Graham, #1 bestselling author of Bluebird.

‘Emotionally captivating and authentic, Acts of Love and War is an unforgettable story of how love is refined and defined when thrust into the crucible that is war. Expertly researched and executed. This is a war story that absolutely needed to be told.’ Susan Meissner. Bestselling author of The Nature of Fragile Things

 ‘Acts of Love and War is an all-too-timely emotional gut-punch of a novel that creates a world of peace and philosophy, belief and resistance.  Brookes' sophomore novel cements her as one of historical fiction's most lyrical and intelligent voices.’ Rachel McMillan, author of The London Restoration and The Mozart Code

‘Beautifully written’ https://www.instagram.com/p/Cei1MFXrr1A/?hl=en

‘A beautifully moving story’ https://www.instagram.com/p/CehCRmhr1OU/?hl=en

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‘This is an amazing book and I highly recommend it if you enjoy historical fiction’https://acottagefullofbooks.blogspot.com/2022/06/review-of-acts-of-love-and-war-by.html#.YqG8WnbMI2w