The Foxhole Victory Tour
Jan 2024 · Baker Books
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Based on true World War II stories of life in the USO variety shows, worlds collide when performers from around the United States come together to tour North Africa.
Vibrant and scrappy Maggie McCleod tried not to get fired from her wartime orchestra, but her sharp tongue landed her in trouble, so an overseas adventure with the USO's camp show promises a chance at a fresh start. Wealthy and elegant Catherine Duquette signs with the USO to leave behind her restrictive life of privilege and to uncover the truth behind the disappearance of the handsome pilot whose letters mysteriously stopped arriving.
The two women are joined by an eclectic group of performers--a scheming blues singer, a veteran tap dancer, and a brooding magician--but the harmony among their troupe is short-lived when their tour manager announces he will soon recommend one of them for a coveted job in the Hollywood spotlight. Each of the five members has a reason to want the contract, and they'll do whatever is necessary to claim it. As their troupe travels closer to the dangerous battlefront in Tunisia, personal crises and wartime dangers only intensify, putting not only their careers but also their lives on the line.
Praise for Amy Lynn Green
"A fabulous novel that will warm the hearts of readers everywhere."--MADELINE MARTIN, New York Times bestselling author on The Blackout Book Club
"Not only does the writing sparkle with Green's trademark wit, but the characters become your dear friends."--SARAH SUNDIN, bestselling and award-winning author on The Blackout Book Club
Vibrant and scrappy Maggie McCleod tried not to get fired from her wartime orchestra, but her sharp tongue landed her in trouble, so an overseas adventure with the USO's camp show promises a chance at a fresh start. Wealthy and elegant Catherine Duquette signs with the USO to leave behind her restrictive life of privilege and to uncover the truth behind the disappearance of the handsome pilot whose letters mysteriously stopped arriving.
The two women are joined by an eclectic group of performers--a scheming blues singer, a veteran tap dancer, and a brooding magician--but the harmony among their troupe is short-lived when their tour manager announces he will soon recommend one of them for a coveted job in the Hollywood spotlight. Each of the five members has a reason to want the contract, and they'll do whatever is necessary to claim it. As their troupe travels closer to the dangerous battlefront in Tunisia, personal crises and wartime dangers only intensify, putting not only their careers but also their lives on the line.
Praise for Amy Lynn Green
"A fabulous novel that will warm the hearts of readers everywhere."--MADELINE MARTIN, New York Times bestselling author on The Blackout Book Club
"Not only does the writing sparkle with Green's trademark wit, but the characters become your dear friends."--SARAH SUNDIN, bestselling and award-winning author on The Blackout Book Club
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Melissa D
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January 24, 2024
The Foxhole Victory Tour really touched my heart. Perhaps, because it reminded me of my grandpa who wasn’t able to serve in WWII, but played the trumpet in a band stateside, or the way the author beautifully captured the power of music & humor to lift us even in the most dire of situations. Taking place in 1943, this book shared the moving stories of five brave USO men & women as they entertain troops in North Africa under dangerous circumstances while competing to tour with Hollywood stars.
About the author
Amy Lynn Green has always loved history and reading, and she enjoys speaking with book clubs, writing groups, and libraries all around the country. Her debut novel, Things We Didn't Say, was nominated for a 2021 Minnesota Book Award and won two Carol Awards. Things We Didn't Say and The Blackout Book Club received starred reviews from both Booklist and Library Journal. Amy and her family make their home in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Visit amygreenbooks.com to learn more.
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