The Brunswick
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The Brunswick
by Callie Murray,
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About the Book The Brunswick
Title: The Brunswick
Author: Callie Murray
Publisher: Revell
Release Date: May 19, 2026
Genre: Christian Historical Romance
When Cora provides a safe haven for Jewish refugee children, she discovers that opening her doors means risking everything, including her heart.
In 1939 Georgia, far removed from the war brewing overseas, Cora Cain’s world feels small–and shrinking. There, she runs The Brunswick, her family’s once-grand hotel, which is now struggling as the town’s general store. When Thomas Watkins arrives seeking work and solace after his mother’s death, a connection sparks between them. Through Thomas, Cora glimpses a life beyond obligation and her war hero father’s unpredictable moods.
But everything changes when Cora is asked to turn The Brunswick into a sanctuary for Jewish children fleeing persecution in Germany. As Cora and Thomas prepare for the children’s arrival, they struggle to confront their pasts–and the prejudice of their neighbors–as their fragile hope is put to the test.
Meanwhile, in Vienna, ten-year-old Charlotte is offered refuge in America. But even with the horrors she sees around her, she wonders how her parents could possibly send her away. As war’s shadow begins to reach small-town Georgia, each person must face what love demands and decide what to hold on to and what to let go.
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About the Author of The Brunswick
My Thoughts on The Brunswick
I love a good novel. And this one is amazing! It’s a WWII historical fiction novel. WWII is one of the time periods that I love to read about and research.
Our main character is Cora. She’s a strong, independent young woman who has dreams. But her dreams get pushed to the wayside. Her father has sunk into depression so deep he rarely comes out of his room, and her mother ran off a while ago. So she’s running their hotel-turned grocery store on her own. She watches her friends chase their dreams and find love while she struggles with taking care of the store, her father and keeping creditors at bay.
She’s doing it all on her own. That is, until a new man shows up. He’s the brother of her best friend’s boyfriend. And he walks into her store like he’s sure of himself and the fact that she’s going to give him a job. She’s impressed with his boldness and charm, and even though she’d never thought of hiring help, she ends up with him.
War is fast approaching.
Everyone has something they hide in their lives. Whether it’s Cora’s father’s depression or something much deeper, they have their stories to share.
When some friends of Cora’s decide to rescue Jewish children from the war, they need someone to go who can speak German. Thomas reveals that he does(not going to spoil too much with the hows and whys) and goes over. From there, the story really picks up. We’ve already met Charlotte, but Thomas gets to really meet her, and their bit in the story was very special and sweet.
I loved the characters and getting to know their stories. This is a book that I’d love to see a sequel to, just so I could come back and visit with some friends.
I have voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book, which I received from Celebrate Lit. All views expressed are only my honest opinion. I was not required to write a positive review, nor was I compensated in any other way. All opinions expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the FTC regulations.
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