What they say about To End All Wars
“This is a whirlwind without the airsickness. Biggar’s story spans almost a century, and yet there is no wasted time, no slog through the decades. At the height of WW1 we have a story of love between an American Army officer and a young provençale and stories of resistance, despair, and redemption; of loss and new starts, all juxtaposed with fascinating stories of love, life and loss in late twentieth century France and California. This is brilliant writing, and a reading pleasure.”
Lindsay Hale, author of Hearing the Mermaid’s Song
“A beautiful and moving love story, a suspenseful search, and an indictment of war, To End All Wars follows two couples two generations apart whose stories twine around each other in a double helix that unites the past with the present. Her characters—J.J. and Roland, Violette and Marc-Antoine--will walk right into your heart and take up residence there, while JJ’s search for the truth about those she loves—and her flight from the truth about herself—propel the story irresistibly forward.”
Ann Harleman, author of The Year She Disappeared and Tell Me, Signora
“To End All Wars is a beautifully written novel. It takes place in France and California through different time periods —a compassionate meditation on love, loss and longing, suffused with the light of the Midi.
As historical fiction, Biggar does a splendid job of bringing World War I — that much neglected and horrifying period of history — alive with characters who are all on a quest and are personally intertwined in fascinating ways.
The author has created a story reflecting the vicissitudes of real life —as achingly wrenching as it is filled with hope. It is luminous, wise and romantic. I could not put the book down.”
Grace Feueverger, author of Winter Light