Name: The Morning Gift
ISBN: 9780142409114

Eva Ibbotson

Stuck in Vienna when the Nazis took it over, Ruth Berger enters into a marriage of convenience with her father's young colleague, but finds it hard to return to her family and fiancâe when her true feelings surface.

The Morning Gift

Stephanie

I haven't read this since I was teenager, well before I realized I was aroace, so the aphobia that popped up 3/4 of the way through was kind of kick in the face, honestly.

A richly imagined story of unexpected love, independence, and belonging - The Morning Gift is a classic WWII romance from Eva Ibbotson, with an introduction from Sarra Manning. Eighteen-year-old Ruth lives in the sparkling city of Vienna with her family, where she delights in its music, energy and natural beauty. She is wildly in love with the brilliant young pianist Heini Radik and can't wait until they are married. But Ruth's world is turned upside down when the Nazis invade Austria and her family are forced to flee to England, and through a devastating misunderstanding she is left behind. Her only hope to escape Vienna comes from Quin, a young English professor, who unexpectedly offers her a marriage of convenience to bring her back to London. Ruth throws herself into her new life - but a secret marriage is more difficult than she expected, especially as she and Quin find themselves drawn together. Rediscover Eva Ibbotson, award-winning author of Journey to the River Sea, in her sweeping historical romances, including The Morning Gift, A Song For Summer and The Secret Countess.

definitely one of my favourite books of all time and I don't even know why, it's just keep coming back to it. A comfort read for me now.