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A Bridge Across the Ocean

Susan Meissner
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A Bridge Across the Ocean

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2017

Book Brief

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Susan Meissner

A Bridge Across the Ocean

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2017
Book Details
Pages

368

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

RMS Queen Mary • 1940s

Publication Year

2017

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

A Bridge Across the Ocean by Susan Meissner intertwines the stories of a modern-day woman, an unlikely encounter on the RMS Queen Mary in 1946, and the experiences of three World War II brides. The narrative explores themes of mystery, identity, and connection across time, as secrets from the past resonate with the present.

Mysterious

Emotional

Bittersweet

Nostalgic

Inspirational

Reviews & Readership

4.0

14,293 ratings

69%

Loved it

26%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

A Bridge Across the Ocean by Susan Meissner offers an intriguing blend of historical fiction and modern mystery, praised for its engaging narrative and rich historical detail. Readers appreciate the vivid characters and seamless time transitions. However, some find the plot resolution somewhat predictable. Overall, it's a captivating read that intertwines past and present.

Who should read this

Who Should Read A Bridge Across the Ocean?

A reader who enjoys A Bridge Across the Ocean by Susan Meissner likely appreciates dual timelines, intricate storytelling, and the intersection of historical fiction with modern mystery. Fans of The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah and The Light Between Oceans by M.L. Stedman may find this book particularly engaging.

4.0

14,293 ratings

69%

Loved it

26%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

368

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

RMS Queen Mary • 1940s

Publication Year

2017

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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