A Bridge Across the Ocean

In this emotional novel, two women, Annaliese Lange, a German ballerina, and Simone Deveraux, the daughter of a French Résistance spy, navigate the aftermath of World War II as they embark on a transformative journey aboard the RMS Queen Mary to reunite with their American husbands. Set against the backdrop of the late 1940s, their tightly-held secrets begin to unravel during the voyage, leading to a poignant choice by the time they reach New York Harbor. Meanwhile, in the present day, Brette Caslake visits the famous ship and uncovers a long-buried tragedy that connects her to the war brides, prompting her to reevaluate her own life and desires.