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The Brunswick: A World War II Novel of the American South

American South: The Brunswick is Callie Murray’s World War II historical novel set in Georgia. It follows Cora Cain as she turns her struggling family hotel into a refuge for Jewish children fleeing Germany, while a parallel story follows ten-year-old Charlotte’s journey toward safety in America.

At a glance

  • Set in 1939 Georgia, with a parallel storyline involving a ten-year-old Jewish refugee in Vienna.
  • The plot centres on sheltering children fleeing persecution, alongside themes of prejudice, romance, parenthood and found family.
  • The publisher describes the novel as inspired by true events.
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Price checked: Nov 14, 2026

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Pros and cons

Pros

  • The two connected settings offer both a small-town Southern viewpoint and a child refugee's perspective.
  • The story combines wartime historical fiction with family, faith, romance and reconciliation themes.
  • The 352-page print length provides room for the characters and their relationships to develop.

Technical specifications

8 specifications
Book details
PublisherRevell
Publication dateMay 19 2026
LanguageEnglish
Print length352 pages
ISBN-10080074778X
ISBN-13978-0800747787
Dimensions and installation
Weight listed358 g
Dimensions14.02 x 2.62 x 21.44 cm

Who is it for?

A good fit for

  • Readers of World War II historical fiction focused on civilians, refugees and small-town communities.
  • Readers interested in family relationships, romance, faith and found-family themes within a historical story.

Less suited to

  • Readers seeking a factual history rather than a novel inspired by true events.
  • Readers looking specifically for a military-focused account of combat.
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Customer reviews on Amazon

4.3 / 5 · 339 ratings
  • 5 stars51%51%
  • 4 stars31%31%
  • 3 stars17%17%
  • 2 stars1%1%
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Customer feedback describes the book as engaging and emotionally affecting, with readers praising its storytelling, writing and developing characters. Some say they wanted to remain in the setting longer. This response suggests appeal for readers drawn to character-led historical fiction, though feedback does not establish how every reader will respond to its refugee and family themes.

Positive themes

  • Readers describe the storytelling and writing as strong and engaging.
  • Feedback notes emotional impact and character development.

Frequently asked questions

What is The Brunswick about?

In 1939 Georgia, Cora Cain prepares her struggling family hotel to shelter Jewish children fleeing Germany. A second storyline follows Charlotte, a ten-year-old in Vienna offered refuge in America.

Is The Brunswick based on a true story?

The publisher says the novel is inspired by true events. The listing does not describe it as nonfiction.

What themes does the novel explore?

The listing highlights wartime romance, parenthood, foster care, adoption, reconciliation, faith and found family, as well as prejudice and refuge.

How long is the book?

The listed print length is 352 pages.

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