Until June is a work of Historical Fiction by prolific author Barbara Britton. Barbara began writing the story in 2009 after traveling to Alaska and taking a cruise to the Taku Glacier Lodge. Along the way, she heard a story about a caregiver and war veteran staying at the lodge after World War I. She imagined what it would be like to be secluded at the lodge during the great Spanish Flu epidemic, and Until June was born.
The ship mentioned in the novel is an excellent analogy for the main characters’ emotional and physical journeys.
The voyage starts quite rough for Josephine. The reader wonders how she will ever find happiness. It seems life is striking at her from every direction, from the alcoholic and abusive step-father to the fight to hold her head high in society. Enter the war veteran Geoff, though at first, he does not seem at all what she needs in her life.
Geoff is going through struggles of a different kind. Where Josephine’s is an intellectual and emotional struggle, Geoff faces a high physical hurdle.
The loss of both legs during the war has threatened to claim his life and his sanity.
When the two are brought together as caregiver and patient, a battle of wills ensues.
This book hit every mark for me. The pace was fast enough to keep me interested, and the characters were fresh and likable. The setting was wild and new to me.
Barbara’s writing draws you along, and you can’t stop reading until you know how Josephine and Geoff’s lives turn out.
I highly recommend this book. Five Stars.
Barbara M. Britton lives in Wisconsin and writes Christian Fiction for teens and adults. She has a nutrition degree from Baylor University but loves to dip healthy strawberries in chocolate. Barb brings little known Bible characters to light in her Tribes of Israel series. You can find out about Barb’s books on her website, or follow her on Facebook, Twitter, and Goodreads.
Hi Suzy and Jennifer,
Thank you for spotlighting “Until June.” I’m so glad I took a cruise ship excursion in Alaska and heard the story that would become my story. I’m so happy that you liked Geoff and Josephine.
The book is wonderful! I was so drawn into the story that it was a great escape.
Thank you, Suzy. I’m so glad you enjoyed your time at the lodge. I appreciate you joining us.
Barbara, are readers able to purchase directly from you? I met you last year in West Bend at an author’s “meet and greet,” and purchased Jerusalem Rising. I would purchase every book you’ve written; I love it that much. Please RSVP. Thank you. Lois Millikin.
Thank you, Lois. I’m so glad you enjoyed “Jerusalem Rising.” I remember our time in West Bend.
My books are everywhere on line: Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and on the Pelican Book Group website. Apple Books and Google Play have the e-books, too.
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