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As Bright As Heaven

by Susan Meissner
An emotional story with unique insight into the events of the Great War and the Spanish flu outbreak of 1918.  Full of passion, beautifully written with a few twists. As Bright As Heaven by Susan Meissner - #historical-fiction, #reading, #books-to-read, #books

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" In Under the Canopy of Heaven, Susan Meissner had penned an original and vivid portrayal of a family in Philadelphia during the Great War and the flu pandemic of 1918. With stunning prose and keen detail, Meissner has deftly created a heady mix of love, politics and survival-a family saga, coming of age tale and riveting historical fiction all in one. A must read! " -Pam Jenoff, New York Times bestselling author of The Orphan's Tale

" From the unthinkable tragedy of the 1918 Spanish Flu epidemic to the glittering speakeasies of the roaring twenties, Susan Meissner delivers a story of one family's heartbreak and hope. Strong, resilient, and determined to make their way in a changing world, Meissner's characters step off the page and into history " -Lisa Wingate, author of Before We Were Yours

" I was utterly spellbound, beguiled, swept up in this ghostly mystery " -Jamie Ford, New York Times bestselling author of Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet

" A beguiling tapestry of storytelling and a unique look at one of history's most enigmatic ships " -Sarah McCoy, New York Times bestselling author of The Mapmaker's Children

" Meissner's plot twists and relatable characters will keep [readers] engaged " -Booklist


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