Book Synopsis
German pianist Hedda Schlagel's world collapsed when her fiancé, Fritz, vanished after being sent to an enemy alien camp in the United States during the Great War. Fifteen years later, in 1932, Hedda is stunned to see Fritz's name in a photograph of an American memorial for German seamen who died near Asheville, North Carolina. Determined to reclaim his body and bring closure to his ailing mother, Hedda travels to the US. Her quest takes a shocking turn when, rather than Fritz's body, his casket contains the remains of a woman who died under mysterious circumstances.
Local deputy Garland Jones thought he'd left that dark chapter behind when he helped bury Fritz Meyer's coffin. The unexpected arrival of Hedda, a long-suffering yet captivating woman, forces him to confront how much of the truth he really knows. As they work together to uncover the identity of the woman in the casket and to unravel Fritz's fate, Hedda and Garland grow closer. But with Hedda in the US on borrowed time while Hitler rises to power in Germany, she fears she'll be forced to return home before she can put the ghosts of her past to rest.
Book Details
- Publisher : Bethany House Publishers
- Publication date : July 15, 2025
- Language : English
- Print length : 352 pages
- ISBN-10 : 0764242024
****I received a complimentary book from publishers, publicists, NetGalley, book tours, and or authors. A review was not required and all opinions and ideas expressed are my own.****
My Review
These Blue Mountains tells a beautiful story. Sarah Loudin Thomas wrote this moving tale. It is set in 1932 Germany and the USA. This was just before Hitler’s reign of terror began. Hedda’s fiancé, Fritz, vanished in World War I. Fifteen years passed with no news while she lived with Fritz’s mother as they shared grief and sadness over Fritz's disappearance. Then, Hedda saw a photo. It showed a gravestone with Fritz’s name. The photo was from an alien enemy camp in Asheville, North Carolina. This camp was active during WWI. Hedda traveled to North Carolina to bring Fritz’s remains home for his mother.
This novel is a combination of grief, hope, shock, and forgiveness. The plot truly moves forward when Fritz’s grave is opened. A woman is found inside, instead of him. This reveals a great mystery. Hedda showed great strength as events unfolded and this impressed me so much. She got help from Garland, a deputy law officer. I really liked his character and how he strived to make things right. The beautiful setting of the Blue Ridge Mountains was perfect for this story of love, heartache, and redemption.These Blue Mountains is an unforgettable Historical Fiction novel. It captivated me with its heart, mystery, and romance
****Meet Author Sarah Loudin Thomas****
Sarah Loudin Thomas grew up on a 100-acre farm in French Creek, WV, the seventh generation to live there. Her historical fiction is often set in West Virginia and celebrates the people, the land, and the heritage of Appalachia.
Sarah is the director of Jan Karon’s Mitford Museum in Hudson, NC. She holds a bachelor’s degree in English from Coastal Carolina University and is the author of the acclaimed novels The Right Kind of Fool–winner of the 2021 Selah Book of the Year–and Miracle in a Dry Season–winner of the 2015 Inspy Award. Sarah has also been a finalist for the Christy Award, ACFW Carol Award and the Christian Book of the Year Award. She and her husband live in western North Carolina.
Learn more at www.SarahLoudinThomas.com
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