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Midnight on the Marne: A Novel — Kindle Edition

Kindle Edition: Midnight on the Marne: A Novel is a World War I historical novel set in an alternate timeline where Germany wins the Second Battle of the Marne. Nurse and spy Marcelle, American soldier George, and the family they build face occupation, loss, and the possibility of changing the past.

At a glance

An alternate-history story shaped by the German victory at the Second Battle of the Marne.
The plot follows nurse and spy Marcelle, soldier George, and the family they form in occupied France.
The story spans wartime survival, family tragedy and a later attempt to alter history.
The listing says the Kindle title is sold without DRM.

Price

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Pros and cons

Pros

Combines a World War I setting with an alternate-history premise and a later time-altering dilemma.
The listed Kindle edition supports Screen Reader, enhanced typesetting, Word Wise and Page Flip.

Technical specifications

11 specifications

Book details
Publisher	Forge Books
Publication date	August 9, 2022
Language	English
Print length	364 pages
ISBN-13	978-1250774606

Kindle edition
File size	3.9 MB
Screen Reader	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	Enabled
X-Ray	Not Enabled
Word Wise	Enabled
Page Flip	Enabled

What to know before buying

The publisher’s description includes occupation, near starvation, oppression and significant loss, so the subject matter may feel heavy for readers seeking a lighter wartime story.

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Readers interested in World War I historical fiction with an alternate-history twist.
Readers who want a story combining wartime espionage, relationships, family and time-altering consequences.
Kindle readers who use supported Screen Reader or text-reading features.

Less suited to

Readers looking for a strictly realistic account of World War I events.
Readers who prefer to avoid stories involving occupation, deprivation and loss.

Customer reviews on Amazon

4.6 / 5 · 41 ratings

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Frequently asked questions

What is Midnight on the Marne about?

In an alternate timeline following Germany’s victory at the Second Battle of the Marne, nurse and spy Marcelle and American soldier George build a life in occupied France. Later events lead George to consider changing the past.

Is this a World War I novel?

Yes. The supplied description places the story in 1918 and centers on the Second Battle of the Marne, while imagining an alternate outcome to the war.

What Kindle reading features are listed?

The listing says Screen Reader, enhanced typesetting, Word Wise and Page Flip are supported or enabled. X-Ray is not enabled.

Does the listing say the ebook has DRM?

No. The publisher’s note says the title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software.