A novel of love and courage written against a background of war ... as timeless a tale as "Casablanca."
Millions of readers around the world cherish Fran Baker's unforgettable novels.
Now, in Once A Warrior, Baker sweeps her fans into an epic family story written against the wars that shaped generations of Americans. A realistic yet sensitive story of love and friendship, courage and cowardice, this powerful saga is filled with rich emotion, high tension and stunning passion.
A triumph of love amid war, of love against all the odds, Once A Warrior is as timeless a tale as "Casablanca."
Excerpt
Dover Air Force Base, Delaware
After thirty years, Johnny Brown was finally coming home.
Professional Reviews
Publishers Weekly - Forecasts
"An enduring love story against a background of war."
Under the Covers
"Peopled with characters so real you feel you know them, want to weep with their families, drink toasts at their weddings, hold them when tragedy strikes."
Harriet Klausner for The Best Reviews
"Fran Baker deserves awards from both the romance and realistic war genres."
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