Dual-timeline historical fiction about an American librarian bringing books to WWI France and a modern archivist uncovering her legacy.
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Dual-timeline historical fiction about an American librarian bringing books to WWI France and a modern archivist uncovering her legacy.
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From the New York Times bestselling author Janet Skeslien Charles and based on the true story of Jessie Carson—the American librarian who changed the literary landscape of France—this is “a moving tale of sacrifice, heroism, and inspired storytelling immersed in the power of books to change our lives” (Patti Callahan Henry, New York Times bestselling author). 1918: As the Great War rages, Jessie Carson takes a leave of absence from the New York Public Library to work for the American Committee f...
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will contain mild spoilers
Sexual content
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Sweet wartime romance and attraction; no explicit sexual content
Violence & gore
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WWI destruction, peril near the front, and wartime deaths; not highly graphic
Profanity
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No evidence found in available sources
Substance use
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LGBTQ+ Rep.
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Religious content
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Magic & witchcraft
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No fantasy magic or witchcraft present
Occult / demonology
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No occult or demonology content present
Political content
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WWI-era backdrop and women’s wartime service themes
Self-harm / suicide
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No evidence found in available sources
Abuse & suffering
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Attempted sexual assault depicted; wartime civilian trauma and suffering
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