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The Lost Husband
Completely heartbreaking, emotional and page-turning World War Two fiction
Left behind and labeled dead, Celina chooses to follow a rumor into danger. Will she find the truth or lose herself?
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The Lost Husband
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Writing history through the hearts of those who lived it.
Shari J. Ryan is a USA Today and International Bestselling author from Boston, MA, who crafts emotionally gripping stories inspired by true WWII events and the resilience of the human spirit.
With over 40 published novels spanning historical fiction, psychological thrillers, and women's fiction, her work has touched millions of readers worldwide who connect with her deeply human characters and immersive storytelling.
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