I recently finished the book Until Our Time Comes by Nicole Miller, a historical fiction novel with spies, horses, and a love story all woven together. Set during World War 2, the story follows a dedicated American horse trainer Adia Kensington at the Janow Padlaski stables in Poland, home of some of the best Arabian horses at the time and her quest to protect these horses as war approaches her doorstep. It also features Bret Conway, a Brit on an intelligence gathering mission, who is doing what he can to keep Adia safe.
I enjoy the historical fiction genre but was worried this book would follow too predictable story line, something like: girl loves horses, boy meets girl, girl/horses in trouble, save the day, boy and girl fall in love.
Instead I was pulled into the plot quickly, kept on the edge of my seat and thoroughly enjoyed the historical aspects of the plot, the plight of the horses, and the challenges faced by the characters, while the author wove a sweet yet realistic love story throughout. The story is well written with memorable characters, including a young pickpocket always into mischief, and beautiful and harsh descriptions of a country torn apart by war. I enjoyed so many parts of this book, I wish is had been longer so I wouldn't have had to say good-bye to it all so quickly.
I received a copy of the book from the publisher in exchange for a review. No positive review was required, and all opinions are my own.
