Park Books is thrilled to host author Heather Shreve, for her novel, The Long Blue Shadow. Three wars. Two hearts. One love. The true story of military couple forged in service, tested by history, illuminated for a new generation This event is free, but please consider supporting the author and your host, Park Books on Main, by preordering a copy of the book for the event. Please RSVP today!ABOUT THE BOOK
When a young pilot, LT Arthur Lee Shreve*, becomes torn between family and reenlisting after the Great War, he defaults to the army, convinced that good men serve conspicuously ‘in the sun’―a path that will lead to the exciting but complex love of his life who will challenge all former beliefs about sex, service, and even love itself… As Arthur meets Julia in Hawaii, their love seems cast in stardust …until the grit and glamour of the Interwar years shakes their romance and tests their steel. As they move from pillar to post―from Hawaii to Fort Leavenworth―Arthur finds passion and purpose, compelled to rise with the iridescent era, unaware how fiercely his wife is driven by former demons and a lover―now lost in the relentless shadow of the army. Through the challenges and paradoxes of military life, they battle between duty and identity, until they arrive at 1940 where Arthur’s 20-year service is celebrated leaving Julia wondering about her value, her contributions, and even love itself as she careens towards personal crisis. As the world drifts toward war, they enjoy the last halcyon days with supportive family and loyal officers who have stood beside them and now face being called to service, and to find the heroic impulse, again.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Heather Shreve-- author of The Long Blue Shadow- Book One in The Illumina Trilogy, is a Maryland-based author and heritage storyteller whose family has served in the U.S. Army since 1775. Her trilogy illuminates and explores how love, service, and sacrifice illuminate the American spirit across generations. Drawing from her grandparents' true story, her work bridges personal legacy and national history as America approaches its 250th anniversary. She also is an award-winning screenwriter, historian, story designer, and master artist.
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7566 Main St #113, Sykesville, MD, United States
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