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Historical Fiction

Date Published: 10-10-2024

Publisher: Books to Go Now

Amidst the devastation of World War I, a young American woman named Abigale Belorman discovers a profound calling: to restore hope to the WWI wounded soldiers. In France they were called ‘Gueules Cassees’, or ‘Broken Faces’. Using her sculpting skills, she begins crafting intricate masks that conceal the scars of war, offering a semblance of normalcy to those who have endured unimaginable suffering.

Colm Harp, a skilled metalsmith, is driven by his own wounds and a personal tragedy to join Abigale's mission. His younger brother, Danny, has returned from the war with devastating facial injuries, and Colm is determined to give him a chance at a life worth living. Together, Colm and Abigale embark on a journey of compassion and resilience, their work becoming a beacon of hope for countless wounded soldiers.

As they navigate the challenges of war-torn Europe and the limitations of early 20th-century medicine, Abigale and Colm discover the transformative power of human will. Their story is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit, the enduring power of love, and the extraordinary lengths people will go to make a difference in the world.

War changes all their lives, but if you can improve one person’s life, is yours not for the better? What if you could help hundreds? What would you give up?

Review

This was a historical read unlike anything I've read lately. The theme and layout of this was so unique.

That these ceramic masks were made for wounded soldiers who sacrificed so much, was compelling and inspiring.

With a great attention to detail, the authenticity of the time really jumps from the page. These authors really did their homework and came through.

This novel while may be a work of fiction still reaches the soul.

About the Authors

Broken Faces is a collaborative new fiction from Chris Karlsen, the winner of the NYC Big Book Award and Chanticeer’s Global First Prize for historical suspense.

Jennifer Conner has over 80 books and has landed in the Amazon top twenty authors.

Contact Links

Chris Karlsen

Jennifer Conner Website