The Room of Lost Steps by Simon Tolkien ~ a Review

by MK French

In 1936, Barcelona, Theo helped the anarchists and was with his true love, Maria. The anarchists turn on him, so Theo returns to England to study at Oxford. Spain is in the midst of a bloody civil war, and his old schoolmate Esmond offers him the chance to fight the Fascists. Theo is unprepared for the nightmare of war, and when he returns to Barcelona, he must make a terrible choice that will define his life forever.

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The Palace at the End of the Sea by Simon Tolkien ~ a Review

by MK French

In 1929, New York City, Theo Sterling is caught between different worlds. His father is a Jewish businessman, and his mother is Catholic. Disaster strikes the family, and charismatic friends convince Theo he can fight fascism. Rebellion carries a high price, making him question other ideologies as well.

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