Three Little Things

by Patti Stockdale

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"Hattie Waltz should forget the troubled neighbor leaving for boot camp in 1917. He forgot about her ages ago. It had always been the Waltzs verses the Kregers, his family pitted against hers. When she hands him a farewell gift, a chemistry lesson unfolds. The good kind. Arno Kreger can't leave Iowa or his old man fast enough. He's eager to prove his worth on the battlefield and stop blaming himself for his brother's death. Before entering the train, he bumps into Hattie. He's loved her forever, always from the sidelines, because nobody crosses Hattie's pa. One innocent letter soon morphs into many. Arno and Hattie share three little secrets in each letter and grow closer together. But he's on his way to a war across the ocean, and she's still in her father's house. Their newfound love will need to survive dangers on both fronts."--… (more)

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When I first realized this was the author's debut novel I was in shock. The writing is wonderful and the world building superb. I haven't read much about the first world war but reading Three Little Things gave me quite a taste of the trials of war during that time period.

The blossoming love between Arno and Hattie is central, but there is so much more that surrounds their relationship, including a cast of well-developed characters that have been skillfully brought to life, and scenery so picturesque you are truly transported in time.

The banter between characters, especially between Hattie and Arno, is entertaining and quite charming, but what truly stole my heart were the letters written between the two, each including three little things, which were loosely based on the actual letters sent between the author's own maternal grandparents, making this tidbit all the sweeter.

Wonderfully written with such heart, Three Little Things was a sweet joy to read! (

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"Hattie Waltz should forget the troubled neighbor leaving for boot camp in 1917. He forgot about her ages ago. It had always been the Waltzs verses the Kregers, his family pitted against hers. When she hands him a farewell gift, a chemistry lesson unfolds. The good kind. Arno Kreger can't leave Iowa or his old man fast enough. He's eager to prove his worth on the battlefield and stop blaming himself for his brother's death. Before entering the train, he bumps into Hattie. He's loved her forever, always from the sidelines, because nobody crosses Hattie's pa. One innocent letter soon morphs into many. Arno and Hattie share three little secrets in each letter and grow closer together. But he's on his way to a war across the ocean, and she's still in her father's house. Their newfound love will need to survive dangers on both fronts."--

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