The Emerald Horizon (The Star and the Shamrock)

This is the second book of the Star and Shamrock series. WWII continues, and the book follows the children and Elizabeth in Ireland and Ariella in Germany from the end of the war to Ariella's leaving Germany. I enjoyed reading more about the characters. Everything seems to work out perfectly for everyone, which is somewhat unbelievable but still makes for an enjoyable read.

Good sequel to the Star and the Shamrock continuing the story of Ariela, Elizabeth, Liesl, Erich and Daniel, and many others.

Many people survived the deprivation, hate and violence of WWII because of good, courageous and caring efforts of individuals providing small and large instances of help.

Beautiful and engaging story.

I read "The Star and the Shamrock" four years ago, so it took me a while to remember what had happened and connect it with what was going on here. Although the chapters in Northern Ireland were good, the chapters in Germany were more exciting and held my interest more.

I did enjoy the book and although I started book 2 in this series, it seemed fine as a stand-alone book. I was not very invested in the children of the story so I will not go on with book three in the series.

I did enjoy the book and although I started book 2 in this series, it seemed fine as a stand-alone book. I was not very invested in the children of the story so I will not go on with book three in the series.

Eric and Liesl settle in in the village in Northern Ireland, and their Mother goes into hiding in Berlin, but all ends well