As the Storm Clouds Gather
by M.B. Henry

In a world full of darkness, can love prevail? An emotionally gripping and heartbreaking WW1 novel.

May 1915. Nineteen-year-old German-American Ilse Stahl experiences the tragedy of war firsthand when a German U-boat attacks the RMS Lusitania off the coast of Ireland, killing more than a thousand passengers, including her parents. Somehow, she survives and conceals her German heritage to become a nurse on the front line in Ypres, Belgium.

In New York City, young Roland Hawkins loses his father in the notorious Black Tom explosion. Impatient and full of anger, he journeys to England to enlist and is soon in the trenches in Ypres, seeking revenge.

War tests Ilse and Roland in unexpected and harrowing ways. But when their worlds collide, they are also transformed by the unlikely bond they find with each other. Is the love that blossoms between them strong enough to survive the darkest days that lie ahead?

An utterly compelling, thought-provoking and unflinching novel of two young people drawn together through war and their incredible bond is full of courage, heartbreak, resilience, love and hope that will stay in the memory long after the final page. Perfect for fans of The Tattooist of Auschwitz, The Nightingale and The Midwife of Berlin.

Genre: Historical fiction

Reviews

“An author to follow . . . highly recommend to readers of all ages and genders”

Heather Morris, New York Times bestselling author of The Tattooist of Auschwitz, on All the Lights Above Us

“WWII like you've never thought of it before. And D-Day like you've never thought of it before”

Adriana Trigiani, New York Times bestselling author, on All the Lights Above Us

“Well-researched and gripping . . . Fans of WWII fiction and women's fiction won't want to miss these inspiring stories of courage and survival”

Historical Novel Society on All the Lights Above Us

“Henry's story of five uniquely different and courageous women grappling with their own turmoils while all of Europe crumbles around them is not to be missed. Written in confident and evocative prose, Henry has crafted a remarkable novel that belongs in the canons of thought provoking World War II literature”

Anita Abriel, international bestselling author, on All the Lights Above Us

M.B. Henry

M.B. Henry is a lifelong student of history, especially military history, having visited battlefields and historical sites all over the world. She has a degree in Cinema and Comparative Literature and has served as a historical consultant and researcher on films and television in Los Angeles. She also gets involved in comedic community theater. She lives with her husband and three cats in Indiana. For more on her published works or history blog, you may visit her website – www.mb-henry.com.

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Editions

As the Storm Clouds Gather by M.B. Henry is available in the following formats

Hardback97814483155364th March 2025144 X 222mm272$29.99
Hardback97814483155364th March 2025144 X 222mm272£21.99
Ebook97814483155434th March 2025N/A272$14.99
Ebook97814483155434th March 2025N/A272£12.99
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