Dance the Moon Down is an epic tale of historical fiction. The reader is given a slice of times in the past and how those moments helped furrow Victoria's life. Raised as a middle class young lady, Victoria longs to further her education and it is at the university that she meets the first two people who will change her life. One is Beryl, an outspoken, opinionated woman who speaks out for women's rights. The other is Gerald, the man that Victoria falls in love with and yearns to spend the rest of her life with.
While the two get married, war has just broken out between Germany and Gerald wastes no time in signing up. But before long, he becomes one of the missing, even though Victoria is adamant that he is alive. She spends much time looking for him and yearning for him, whilst trying to stay true to herself and her vows. But life has a way of throwing challenges at us without warning, and Victoria does her best to dance the dance of life.
Dance the Moon Down is very easy to read and the authenticity of the factual points really gives the story believability. Victoria is a strong character, who remains human and matures even as she faces adversity repeatedly. Bartram has created very unique characters that seem realistic in such a war-torn setting. Highly recommended if you enjoy seamless writing and historical fiction!
While the two get married, war has just broken out between Germany and Gerald wastes no time in signing up. But before long, he becomes one of the missing, even though Victoria is adamant that he is alive. She spends much time looking for him and yearning for him, whilst trying to stay true to herself and her vows. But life has a way of throwing challenges at us without warning, and Victoria does her best to dance the dance of life.
Dance the Moon Down is very easy to read and the authenticity of the factual points really gives the story believability. Victoria is a strong character, who remains human and matures even as she faces adversity repeatedly. Bartram has created very unique characters that seem realistic in such a war-torn setting. Highly recommended if you enjoy seamless writing and historical fiction!
