To the farthest shores

Title:

Author:

Camden, Elizabeth, 1965- author.

ISBN:

9780764230097

9780764218804

Personal Author:

Camden, Elizabeth, 1965- author.

Publication Information:

Bloomington, Minnesota : Bethany House, [2017]

Physical Description:

330 pages ; 22 cm

General Note:

Includes discussion questions.

Abstract:

It has been six years since army nurse Jenny Bennett's heart was broken by a dashing naval officer. Now Lieutenant Ryan Gallagher has abruptly reappeared in her life at the Presidio army base but refuses to discuss the inexplicable behavior that destroyed their happiness. Ryan is in an impossible situation. One of the few men in the world qualified to carry out a daring assignment, he accepted a government mission overseas that caused his reputation to be destroyed and broke the heart of the only woman he ever loved. Honor bound never to reveal where he had been during those six years, he can't tell Jenny the truth or it will endanger an ongoing mission and put thousands of lives at risk. Although Ryan thinks he may have finally found a solution, he can't pull it off on his own. Loyalty to her country compels Jenny to help, but she never could have imagined the intrigue she and Ryan will have to face or the lengths to which they will have to go to succeed.

Lieutenant Ryan Gallagher has abruptly reappeared in nurse Jenny Bennett's life at the Presidio army base, but he's in an impossible situation. Six years ago he accepted a government mission overseas that caused his reputation to be destroyed and broke her heart. Honor bound never to reveal where he had been during those years, he can't tell Jenny the truth or it will endanger an ongoing mission and put thousands of lives at risk. When a threat from Ryan's past puts everything in danger, can they face the odds against them-- despite her determination not to fall for him again?

Corporate Subject:

United States. Navy -- Fiction.

United States. Navy (OCoLC)fst00533204

Subject Term:

Nurses -- Fiction.

Nurses. (OCoLC)fst01041618

Geographic Term:

San Francisco (Calif.) -- Fiction.

California -- San Francisco. (OCoLC)fst01204481

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Document ID:

SD_ILS:2262322

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Summary

Acclaimed and Award-Winning Author's Talent Continues to Win Fans

It has been six years since army nurse Jenny Bennett's heart was broken by a dashing naval officer. Now Lieutenant Ryan Gallagher has abruptly reappeared in her life at the Presidio army base but refuses to discuss the inexplicable behavior that destroyed their happiness.

Ryan is in an impossible situation. One of the few men in the world qualified to carry out a daring assignment, he accepted a government mission overseas that caused his reputation to be destroyed and broke the heart of the only woman he ever loved. Honor bound never to reveal where he had been during those six years, he can't tell Jenny the truth or it will endanger an ongoing mission and put thousands of lives at risk.

Although Ryan thinks he may have finally found a solution, he can't pull it off on his own. Loyalty to her country compels Jenny to help, but she never could have imagined the intrigue she and Ryan will have to face or the lengths to which they will have to go to succeed.

Author Notes

Elizabeth Camden is the author of nine historical novels and has been honored with the RITA Award, te Christy Award, and the Carol Award. With a master's in history and a master's in library science, she is a research librarian by day and scribbles away on her next novel by night. She lives with her husband in Florida. Learn more at www.elizabethcamden.com.

Reviews (2)

Publisher's Weekly Review

Heartbroken Jenny Bennett, who works as a hospital nurse at the Presidio U.S. Army base in San Francisco, has tried to move on from her relationship with naval officer Ryan Gallagher. Six years after he left her, however, her world is rocked when he returns. Ryan is caught between duty and his past with Jenny; he wants to make amends, but his assignment puts him in a difficult situation. Sworn to secrecy, he can't explain to Jenny why he abruptly left six years ago or where he went. But as Ryan's mission progresses, it draws him closer to Jenny, as he realizes he can't do everything alone. Camden (Until the Dawn) brings a fresh perspective to historical military fiction here with a main character torn between strict rules and the openness he needs to show to finally finish his mission. Ryan, despite his duplicity, is more relatable and believable than Jenny, who at times comes to hyperbolic conclusions from her internal struggles. The book's mystery subplot creates a nice balance to the romantic elements without overwhelming it. This well-plotted historical fiction will keep readers guessing to the final pages. Agent: Steve Laube, the Steve Laube Agency (Mar.) © Copyright PWxyz, LLC. All rights reserved.

Booklist Review

*Starred Review* Naval officer Ryan Gallagher broke army nurse Jenny Bennett's heart when he sent her a letter informing her that he accepted a commission overseas and wouldn't be returning to California. Six years later, the Spanish-American War has ended, and Jenny finally has a chance to be relieved of the overnight shift at the Presidio. But to do so, she must work in close quarters with Ryan, who has reappeared unexpectedly. He had planned on staying in Japan as part of the Military Information Division, but first he has to train Finn Breckenridge to take his place at his previous position. Before he can begin, however, he needs Jenny to nurse Finn through treatment for opium addiction. Working closely together stirs up Jenny's feelings for Ryan all over again, but how can she trust a man who promised her forever, then disappeared for years only to return with the child he fathered with another woman? Camden is the master of historical-inspirational romance, and she has delivered another fascinating read with complex, memorable characters and an interesting subplot about the start of the cultured pearl industry.--Quillen, C. L. Copyright 2017 Booklist