Children of Fate (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Marice Rutledge

 
9780484390057: Children of Fate (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

Facing war, family loyalty, and hard truths, a woman questions what victory really costs.

In this vivid wartime novel, a Paris family gathers in a grand salon as fear and pride clash with personal doubt. The setting, rich with memories and symbols of status, frames a moment when home, honor, and the future are tested by conflict beyond their control. Natalie emerges as a tireless voice, challenging easy answers with a sharp look at what war does to people, nations, and the promise of rebuilding.

The book follows Natalie’s conversations and choices as she confronts love, duty, and the harder questions about who profits from conflict and who pays the price. Through intimate scenes and moral arguments, it explores how individuals imagine a better world while facing the ruins of their own world.
  • Scenes of family power dynamics and national identity under pressure.
  • Quiet, charged dialogues about duty, morality, and the costs of war.
  • A central voice that asks readers to consider what true progress requires.
  • A narrative that ties personal fate to larger political forces without losing human detail.
Ideal for readers who want thoughtful, character-driven fiction set against the backdrop of a world at war, where personal belief meets public consequence and the cost of peace is weighed against the price of victory.

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