About the Book
Book: Francine’s Foibles
Author: Linda Shenton Matchett
Genre: Christian Historical Romance
Release date: September 12, 2023
She’s given up hope. He never had any. Will they find it together?
World War II is finally over, and America is extra grateful as the country approaches this year’s Thanksgiving. But for Francine life hasn’t changed. Despite working at Fort Meade processing the paperwork for the thousands of men who have returned home, she’s still lonely and very single. Is she destined for spinsterhood?
Grateful that his parents anglicized the family surname after emigrating to the United States after the Great War, first-generation German-American Ray Fisher has done all he can to hide his heritage. He managed to make it through this second “war to end all wars,” but what American woman would want to marry into a German family? Must he leave the country to find wedded bliss?
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“Francine’s Foibles is a clean love story. It is also a story about waiting on God‘s timing for your life. The two main characters have a attraction for each other from the beginning. if a reader wants a short fun book then I recommend this book. I love how Francine sticks to her beliefs even when it goes against what she wants. This is a great Christian story to read during this Thanksgiving time or anytime really.
About the Author
Linda Shenton Matchett writes about ordinary people who did extraordinary things in days gone by. A native of Baltimore, Maryland, she was born a stone’s throw from Fort McHenry (of Star-Spangled Banner fame) and has lived in historical places all her life. She is a volunteer docent and archivist at the Wright Museum of WWII and a former trustee for her local public library. She now lives in central New Hampshire where she explores the history of this great state and immerses herself in the imaginary worlds created by other authors.
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Francine O’Malley is a secondary character in Estelle’s Endeavor, and I decided she deserved her own book. The idea for Francine’s Foibles sprang from the stories my mom told me about her time working at Fort Meade processing discharge paperwork for returning servicemen. Because my grandparents lived in a small town near the base, I’d driven past countless times, but it was fun to research what it was like during World War 2 and the years immediately following. The Laurel Historical Society was a wonderful resource with lots of information and photos from “back in the day.”
Initially opened in 1917 and called Camp Annapolis Junction, the base is located in Maryland about twenty miles southwest of Baltimore and twenty miles east of Laurel. The name quickly changed to Camp Meade but in 1928 was redesignated Fort Leonard Wood. According to www.home.army.mil, Pennsylvania congressmen were so angered at the removal of the name of their native son they held up appropriations until the army agreed to name the new permanent installation Fort George G. Meade, in honor of the Union general.
During World War 2, the base was used as a recruit training post and more than 3.5 million men past through its gates. A small portion of the facility was also used as a POW camp for Japanese, German, and Italian prisoners.
Mom was still single during her time at Fort Meade, and I loved imagining her as a wide-eyed young woman doing her part for the war effort and greeting handsome soldiers as they set foot back on American soil.
This one’s for you, Mom!
Linda Shenton Matchett
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Truth and Grace Homeschool Academy, November 21
Back Porch Reads, November 22 (Author Interview)
For Him and My Family, November 23
Stories By Gina, November 24 (Author Interview)
Mary Hake, November 24
Holly’s Book Corner, November 25
A Modern Day Fairy Tale, November 26 (Author Interview)
Leslie’s Library Escape, November 27
Giveaway
To celebrate her tour, Linda is giving away the grand prize of a $25 Visa gift card and a signed copy of the book!!
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