With Every Letter

Wings of the Nightingale, Book 1

By: Sarah Sundin

Narrated by: Kate Rudd

Length: 12 hrs and 19 mins

Publisher's summary

Lt. Mellie Blake is looking forward to beginning her training as a flight nurse. She is not looking forward to writing a letter to a man she’s never met - even if it is anonymous and part of a morale-building program. Lt. Tom MacGilliver, an officer stationed in North Africa, welcomes the idea of an anonymous correspondence - he’s been trying to escape his infamous name for years.

As their letters crisscross the Atlantic, Tom and Mellie develop a unique friendship despite not knowing the other’s true identity. When both are transferred to Algeria, the two are poised to meet face-to-face for the first time. Will they overcome their fears and reveal who they are? Or will their future be held hostage by their pasts?

Combining a flair for romance with excellent research and attention to detail, Sarah Sundin vividly brings to life the perilous challenges of WWII aviation, nursing - and true love.

©2012 Sarah Sundin (P)2012 Brilliance Audio, Inc.

Critic reviews

"I love the nostalgia and drama of the WWII era. No one takes me back there better than Sarah Sundin. With Every Letter is a beautiful love story and has everything you want in a novel: romance, suspense, and characters you care about from the very first page. A marvelous beginning for her new series. I can’t wait to read the next book." (Dan Walsh, award-winning and best-selling author of The Discovery)

Where is Book 2?

Where does With Every Letter rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

At the top.

What was one of the most memorable moments of With Every Letter?

When he steps off the plane and sees a sea of colorfully dressed ladies and figures out which one is his anonymous pen pal.

Who was the most memorable character of With Every Letter and why?

Mellie

Any additional comments?

It showed honest evaluation and mistakes. Some great humor. Light and easy as well as spiritually encouraging. Thanks!

great story

I really enjoyed this book! The narrator was really good. Easy to get sucked into the story. Great characters.

Lovely. Simply lovely.

I loved the characters, the setting, the history, and the romance! I’m a forever fan of Sarah Sundin’s after finishing this beauty!

A tender and warm hearted read!

Good warm story. It’s rare to find. Good, clean and Christian book about true love

Enjoyed every minute

This is a historically well researched book and a fantastic love story. It's nice to find a captivating story that is written with Christian values. I'm a busy mom with young kids and haven't read a book in a long time, but with the audio feature I "read" the whole book while exercising. Took a few months, but it was fun to be entertained while working out.

WWII Wounded Souls Find Acceptance and Love

Two sweet people, with hurtful pasts and loads of insecurities begin a pen pal relationship that neither one of them ever expect will bring healing, but over the span of several months, Mellie and Tom, with the safety of anonymity, reveal their deepest thoughts to one another . . . in war torn North Africa, as Mellie ministers to wounded soldiers and tries to overcome her inability to make friends with the other flight nurses, finds comfort in Tom's letters . . . and Tom, who is finding it difficult to lead his men, finds courage and hope in Mellie's letters . . . both Mellie and Tom love the Lord, and it is that faith that ultimately propels them both forward, enough to face their own fears, both in their jobs and in their relationships . . . this is a beautifully written book about two people, deeply influenced by their childhood experiences, greatly loved and protected by one of their parents, yet hurt by the other parent . . . and as adults, attempting to make sense of those facts . . . and to move forward . . . the conclusion of the story is the very best part . . .

seriously one of my favorite books

this is instantly one of my favorite books. the characters are so loveable, the friendships enviable, and the romance is so sweet. and it wasn't heavy like most WWII books

An excellent and entertaining WWII story.

Another successful and enlightening story by Sarah Sundin. This book involves the flight nurses, some pilots, and the engineering corps. Sarah Sundin tells her WWII stories very well backed up by her extensive research.

great story and wonderful narrator!

I loved this story. It may have gone a tad long but never lost my attention. The narrator was one of the best I've heard. I'm not sure if the military truly allowed so much lovey-dovey stuff, so I chalked that up to fiction and just enjoyed the story. I highly recommend this one.

A love story even a guy cry over

Would you listen to With Every Letter again? Why?

Yes. I experienced every emotion possible with the characters as they struggled and lived. This was one heck of a roller coaster ride that I plan to enjoy again and again.

What was one of the most memorable moments of With Every Letter?

Mel's many struggles to maintain her faith in the face of major adversity.

Which scene was your favorite?

The dog being a hero as he saves major deconstruction of an airfield to repair a communications cable. I have a dog just like that.

Any additional comments?

I loved the interweaving of faith and happiness so lacking in stories today. I want to hear more from the author and reader.