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9781649170859: Books Afloat

Synopsis

In the middle of World War II, one woman’s floating library becomes the last line of defense against enemy sabotage.

Anne Mettles, a resilient Oklahoma Dust Bowl survivor, has built Books Afloat, a floating library that brings hope, stories, and education to isolated communities along the Columbia River. But as wartime budgets are slashed, Anne faces an impossible choice: shut down the program she loves, or accept a secret mission from Washington’s governor to conduct covert military surveillance along the river.

Determined to serve her country and protect the people who depend on her, Anne agrees, but only if she can operate Books Afloat on her own. That plan quickly unravels when mechanic Ted Vincent insists on joining the voyage and begins uncovering evidence that the boat’s mysterious damage is no accident. Someone is deliberately trying to stop them.

As sabotage escalates, Anne and Ted are joined by a young man eager to win Anne’s affection and an ambitious reporter chasing a wartime story. Each passenger brings complications, secrets, and rising tension as the journey grows more dangerous with every mile downstream.

Inspired by real historical events and set in America during World War II, Books Afloat is an uplifting WWII historical fiction novel that blends espionage, romance, and adventure. It is a story of a strong woman answering a dangerous call to serve, of ordinary citizens showing extraordinary courage, and of a fragile hope for love in the midst of war.

Perfect for readers drawn to uplifting World War II stories, library-based historical novels, strong women’s fiction, and gentle romance woven with suspense, Books Afloat is a powerful reminder that courage does not always march onto the battlefield. Sometimes it floats quietly downstream, carrying hope where it is needed most.

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