Böcker av Herb Williams-Dalgart

Can a Lovelorn Jingle Writer with a Fainting Problem Help Turn the Tide of the War?From the acclaimed author of The French Girl's War comes a gripping tale of courage, love, and the extraordinary power of music.1943 - Brooklyn, New YorkIn Jingle Boys, Wally Lipkin is a Jewish piano virtuoso whose extraordinary talent is overshadowed by a debilitating anxiety disorder that causes him to faint at the worst possible moments. With his eighteenth birthday looming, the draft letter from Uncle Sam is inevitable-a death sentence for someone with Wally's condition. Exposing his secret might spare him from the front lines but would likely land him in a sanatorium, like his unfortunate uncle.In a desperate bid to escape his dire predicament, Wally teams up with his brother Max and their friend Frankie to enter a high-stakes radio jingle contest. Winning promises not only local fame and fifty dollars but also a coveted stateside government job, enabling Wally to serve his country without risking his life overseas.But when a mesmerizing singer, who looks like she stepped off a Hollywood screen, steps into their lives, Wally's plan is thrown into disarray. Suddenly, his jingles and choices carry weight far beyond his own survival. They could alter the course of the war itself.Jingle Boys is a heart-pounding adventure filled with danger, intrigue, and romance, showcasing the unlikely heroes who prove that even the smallest acts of courage can make the biggest difference.Page Turner Writing Award Finalist!Readers' Favorite - "¿¿¿¿¿ Five Stars!""Enticing with a fantastic slice of history turned into a captivating story. This is a great book that ticks all the right boxes for an engrossing read. Very highly recommended."-Readers' Favorite"Songwriters. Codebreakers. Intrigue. Romance. Jingle Boys explores a fresh WWII story I've never before heard. At once surprising, heartbreaking, and great fun, Williams-Dalgart's unique characters bring this relevant historical fiction to vivid life. But beware: addictive jingles might get stuck in your brain."-Deborah GaalAuthor of The Dream Stitcher and Synchronicities on the Avenue of the Saints

Is a mysterious blind artist the key to breaking a Jewish farmgirl's curse? Or, will the invading Germans destroy any hope they have? Amazon's Breakthrough Novel Award Quarter-Finalist! The year is 1939; Germany has invaded Poland and has turned their eye toward France. Amid the sweeping horrors of war, personal dreams are too often sacrificed. The French Girl's War is a coming-of-age tale of a motherless, Jewish farmgirl caught in the chaos of World War II, and honors those that dare to hope during such a time. Young Sophie Claveaux, known in her small French village as the goat-girl of Avoine, is burdened by a curse that seems to bring death and misfortune to everyone she loves. Now eighteen, Sophie dreams of leaving her family farm to study art in Paris, chasing her dreams while escaping the curse that haunts her. But when Germany invades Poland, France declares war, and her father joins the French army. Her dreams of art and education now dashed, Sophie is sent, instead, to stay with her grandmother, where her father thinks she'll be safe. Throughout her journey, Sophie meets both inspiring and threatening characters, teaching her that all things come in twos and that no place is safe in a world torn by conflict. But when she meets a mysterious artist, her world and all she thought she knew is challenged. Now, she has more to lose than ever before. To survive, Sophie must face very real enemies and conquer her own insidious fears. Many around her doubt anything good can ever happen again, forcing her to decide if she will join the mourners or seek the hope that eludes her. A story of family relationships, personal courage, and new love, The French Girl's War connects the reader to the larger story of World War II through the riveting tale of one young woman. ★★★★★ "C'est Merveilleux!"A compelling read that is rich in cultural and historical detail. Sophie's story brilliantly illustrates the triumph of the human spirit in the face of adversity. The writing is beautifully descriptive and transports the reader to the sights and sounds along Sophie's journey from the Loire Valley to the streets of Paris."-Amazon Review "The French Girl's War is a novel of hope and determination that lights up a dark place in human history. A generous humanity fills the pages of this book. As readers, we can't help worrying about Sophie, yet with her fortitude and grit-and with the hope she inspires-we believe in her. We know she won't rest until goodness prevails."-Paula Cizmar, Award-winning playwright, author, and screenwriter "Set early in World War II, this novel charms with its depictions of French village life and its vivid, quirky characters. But don't be misled. The ravages and cruelties of war come calling, forcing eighteen-year-old ingenue Sophie to abandon her dreams of an artistic life-and forging in her a new necessity for courage and fierceness. Sophie is the perfect heroine for the reader who loves to live, for a time, with greatness."-Louella Nelson, Best-selling author