Midnight on the Marne

A Novel

By: Sarah Adlakha

Narrated by: John Pirhalla, Saskia Maarleveld

Set during the heroism and heartbreak of World War I, and in an occupied France in an alternative timeline, Sarah Adlakha’s Midnight on the Marne explores the responsibilities love lays on us and the rippling impact of our choices.

France, 1918. Nurse Marcelle Marchand has important secrets to keep. Her role as a spy has made her both feared and revered, but it has also put her in extreme danger from the approaching German army.

American soldier George Mountcastle feels an instant connection to the young nurse. But in times of war, love must wait. Soon, George and his best friend Philip are fighting for their lives during the Second Battle of the Marne, where George prevents Philip from a daring act that might have won the battle at the cost of his own life.

On the run from a victorious Germany, George and Marcelle begin a new life with Philip and Marcelle’s twin sister, Rosalie, in a brutally occupied France. Together, this self-made family navigates oppression, near starvation, and unfathomable loss, finding love and joy in unexpected moments.

Years pass, and tragedy strikes, sending George on a course that could change the past and rewrite history. Playing with time is a tricky thing. If he chooses to alter history, he will surely change his own future—and perhaps not for the better.

A Macmillan Audio production from Forge Books.

©2022 Sarah Adlakha (P)2022 Macmillan Audio

Beautiful story and narration

Both narrators do a wonderful job weaving this beautiful tale. I loved the time jump aspect coupled with the setting in one of my favorite historical moments.

Thought-provoking, great read!

I could not put this book down. This is the second of Adlaka’s books I’ve read — and I can’t wait for the next one. This would make an amazing movie!

Wonderful !

Such an engaging and thoughtful book. loved learning more about George from the prior book. an excwork of historical fiction.

Fantastic read

Midnight on the Marne is a wonderfully written story with so many surprises. I enjoyed the way the author ties in historical fiction with an alternate timeline and how it all comes together in the end. Highly recommend this book for all types of readers!!

great

really well done in all aspects-- creative story /good narration / will listen to her other book