Home Feed
Home
Search
Search
Add Review, Blurb, Quote
Add
Activity
Activity
Profile
Profile
Bridge Across the Ocean
Bridge Across the Ocean | Susan Meissner
49 posts | 32 read | 45 to read
Wartime intrigue spans the lives of three women past and present in the latest novel from the acclaimed author of Secrets of a Charmed Life. February, 1946. World War Two is over, but the recovery from the most intimate of its horrors has only just begun for Annaliese Lange, a German ballerina desperate to escape her past, and Simone Deveraux, the wronged daughter of a French Resistancespy. Now the two women are joining hundreds of other European war brides aboard the renowned RMS Queen Mary to cross the Atlantic and be reunited with their American husbands. Their new lives in the United States brightly beckon until their tightly-held secrets are laid bare in their shared stateroom. When the voyage ends at New York Harbor, only one of them will disembark... Present day. Facing a crossroads in her own life, Brette Caslake visits the famously haunted Queen Mary at the request of an old friend. What she finds will set her on a course to solve a seventy-year-old tragedy that will draw her into the heartaches and triumphs of the courageous war brides and will ultimately lead her to reconsider what she has to sacrifice to achieve her own deepest longings. CONVERSATION GUIDE INCLUDED"
Amazon Indiebound Barnes and Noble WorldCat Goodreads LibraryThing
review
MelKelsey
A Bridge Across the Ocean | Susan Meissner
post image
Pickpick

Book 21

A Bridge Across the Ocean is a smorgasbord of a book--parts mystery, ghost story, and an original perspective on the WWII novel. It's well-written. The twist was predictable, but I enjoyed reading it. 3.5 stars

blurb
Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks
A Bridge Across the Ocean | Susan Meissner
post image

Thank you to my sweet friend Diane!! So nice of you to think of me on my birthday 🥳 I‘ve definitely been spoiled!! I have the lavender in the diffuser!! I may need a gallon 😉 love you!!

Soubhiville Keep an eye on your kitties if you‘re diffusing or otherwise using lavender! It‘s poisonous to cats! The vet clinic where I used to work has treated quite a few cats who had reactions, and one did not survive. (I don‘t use it at all anymore.) 4y
Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks @Soubhiville oh no!!!! I did not know that!!!! I‘ve only used it last night in my diffuser. Thank you Soubhi 😽 Do you have any suggestions as to why Felix wakes me up biting my ear and neck?! 🙀 4y
Soubhiville Lol. Cats are silly. I hope he isn‘t hurting you! Venkman likes to rub on faces, so I‘m often woken up that way. Felix is probably just trying to get some attention. Hopefully will grow out of it? 4y
See All 8 Comments
Crazeedi @Soubhiville you mean even in a diffuser? So if they inhale scent it hurts them?? 4y
Soubhiville @Crazeedi yes it is my understanding that if they get it into their lungs they will absorb it and can get very ill. 4y
Soubhiville https://www.canadianveterinarians.net/documents/cats-and-essential-oils. There are lots of veterinary articles out there about it. @Crazeedi 4y
Soubhiville The Doctors I worked with discouraged diffusing altogether if you had cats, just to be safe. Some cats might be fine, but others could have extreme reactions. And there are a lot of essential oils that are dangerous to them. 4y
Crazeedi @Soubhiville thanks for info! 4y
84 likes8 comments
review
Crazeedi
A Bridge Across the Ocean | Susan Meissner
post image
Pickpick

An enjoyable book. Brette has the Sight and has fought it all her life. It is passed on through the women of her family. Brette is aboard the Queen Mary when a Drifter contacts her and tries to tell her something.
This story is told through the lives of 3 women, Brette. Simone and Annaliese. The timeline flows from 1940s to present day. If you enjoy a book with an otherworldly flavor, you will enjoy. Reminds me of Sarah Addison Allen's books.

60 likes2 stack adds
blurb
SilversReviews
A Bridge Across the Ocean | Susan Meissner
post image

Another AWESOME read by @soozmeissner

Thank you to:

#MagicalMay
@eggs

Today‘s Prompt: BRIDGES

Three women, three stories, three connected lives.

FULL REVIEW: https://tinyurl.com/y3t8saml

Eggs Just my kind of book 📚🤗 5y
SilversReviews @Eggs Yes...I always enjoy her books. 5y
37 likes2 comments
blurb
MallenNC
A Bridge Across the Ocean | Susan Meissner
post image

Still on my TBR! #Bridge #LetsTravelAugust

OriginalCyn620 👌🏻📚🌁 5y
12 likes2 comments
blurb
SilversReviews
A Bridge Across the Ocean | Susan Meissner
post image

#LetsTravelAugust
@Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks
@OriginalCyn620

Today‘s Prompt: BRIDGE

I always enjoy Susan Meissner‘s books.

Three women, three stories, three connected lives.

FULL REVIEW: https://tinyurl.com/y3t8saml

Bklover Me too! 5y
OriginalCyn620 👌🏻📚❤️ 5y
SilversReviews @Bklover Have you read this book? 5y
See All 6 Comments
Bklover Haven‘t read this one! I‘ve read Secrets of a Charmed Life and As Bright as Heaven. I‘ll have to check this one out. 5y
SilversReviews @Bklover I hope you enjoy it. 5y
49 likes6 comments
review
JacintaMCarter
A Bridge Across the Ocean | Susan Meissner
post image
Pickpick

#2019Book59
This book does a beautiful job of weaving together three stories that span several decades and two continents. The ghostly elements added to the character development and helped build the atmosphere. My only complaint is that the “reveal” at the end was kind of a let-down.

Hollie I finally made it up to the office and found my birthday card! It was a lovely surprise 😀 5y
Crazeedi Adding!! 5y
47 likes1 stack add2 comments
review
hdhubbard
A Bridge Across the Ocean | Susan Meissner
Mehso-so

7/10 Good read, this author tends to write very similar stories mixing the past and present. As noted in my review of another book by the same author, characters are likeable yet oddly 2 dimensional. The bit around the war brides coming to America has sparked an interest in doing more research about the war brides, which is the only reason the rating is higher than a 6.

blurb
Insightsintobooks
A Bridge Across the Ocean | Susan Meissner
post image
56 likes1 stack add
blurb
SilversReviews
A Bridge Across the Ocean | Susan Meissner
post image

@bookisglee
#Aprilinbooks18

TODAY‘S PROMPT: BOOK SET NEAR AN OCEAN/SEA

A BRIDGE ACROSS THE OCEAN is another truly enjoyable, emotional book by Ms. Meissner.

The final pages and revelations are marvelous...loved the book.

https://silversolara.blogspot.com/2017/03/a-bridge-across-ocean-by-susan-meissne...

58 likes2 stack adds
review
SilversReviews
A Bridge Across the Ocean | Susan Meissner
post image
Pickpick

Enjoyable as all of her books are. My blog review link is here: https://silversolara.blogspot.com/2017/03/a-bridge-across-ocean-by-susan-meissne...

12 likes1 stack add
review
Lauren.Archer
Bridge Across the Ocean | Susan Meissner
Pickpick

I did not go into this one, having high hopes. I was totally wrong and just loved it. I love the multiple story lines that run in two different points of times. The author made it work.

blurb
Lauren.Archer
Bridge Across the Ocean | Susan Meissner
post image

Monday's planned reading.

christineandbooks Good one! 7y
88 likes4 stack adds1 comment
review
Cals90
A Bridge Across the Ocean | Susan Meissner
post image
Pickpick

Finished A Bridge Across the Ocean yesterday. It was a great, summer read centering around the ship The Queen Mary. I always wanted to pick it up and find out what happened next, and it had a some surprising insight and wisdom that I wasn't expecting. On the right are my some contenders for what to read next.

christineandbooks The Lake House is great! 7y
christineandbooks Glad you enjoyed Bridge Across the Ocean ☺ 7y
Cals90 @christineandbooks I was pleasantly surprised by it!! 7y
7 likes3 comments
review
Bostonmomx2
A Bridge Across the Ocean | Susan Meissner
Pickpick

Another absolute hit by Ms. Meissner!! While one detail at the end had me deciding on 4 stars instead of 5, I definitely loved this one and would recommend.

blurb
Bostonmomx2
A Bridge Across the Ocean | Susan Meissner
post image

My "owned" TBR pile isn't nearly the size as many but with my paper and Kindle books, I have over 300 unread books. I get overwhelmed because then I have library books always becoming available and then of course there's the always growing list of books I want to read. Does this overwhelm anyone else? I make myself crazy sometimes instead of just....reading ?

Bklover I have decided to just wallow in the feeling. All those books, and at the rate I am going I will never run out! 👍 7y
Lmstraubie Sometimes I get so overwhelmed because I want to read every book from my #TBR pile at the same time and can't​ choose just one!!! 7y
litmuggle Only when i cant decide which one to read. 7y
TbrandBeyond I also have over 300 unread books on various shelves. I just keep buying 😂 7y
44 likes4 comments
review
Equinm
A Bridge Across the Ocean | Susan Meissner
post image
Mehso-so

An historical fiction story that bounces between two different time periods. The twist is the paranormal theme in solving the mystery. The characters of the past were interesting - not so much the one from the present.

blurb
Bostonmomx2
A Bridge Across the Ocean | Susan Meissner
post image

Even tho I already have 3 other books started, I have to start this one tonight. I love this author so much. Even tho I'm not ecstatic about the slight paranormal element to this, I am excited that it takes place partially on the Queen Mary in 1946. My mom sailed that ship in I believe May or June of 46 as an infant when her mom brought her to America. Im also going to be staying on the ship in Long Beach next year. Can't wait!!

JacqMac That is so cool! 8y
christineandbooks It's really good! I love this author's books too... 8y
36 likes2 comments
blurb
Bostonmomx2
A Bridge Across the Ocean | Susan Meissner
post image

Today's library haul and the start of my #summerreading list.

review
candc320
A Bridge Across the Ocean | Susan Meissner
Pickpick

Absolutely love everything Susan Meissner writes and this is no exception. Two timelines that find themselves crossing, with delightful characters and an interesting mystery to keep you guessing. And on top of that...ghosts! 🌟🌟🌟🌟✨

blurb
JacintaMCarter
A Bridge Across the Ocean | Susan Meissner
post image
42 likes1 stack add
quote
HeatherBlue
A Bridge Across the Ocean | Susan Meissner
post image

"Life will send us across a bridge we did not want to cross, but when we finally open our eyes on the other side, we see that there had been nothing to fear after all."

1 like1 stack add
review
christineandbooks
A Bridge Across the Ocean | Susan Meissner
post image
Pickpick

I really enjoyed this historical fiction by a favorite author. Lived the alternating timelines with a few different characters whose lives eventually intertwine. The time period - WW II - is one I am immersed in at the moment, so it was interesting to have another take on that. Wonderful characters, beautiful writing, and last but not least for me, that lovely cover. Need to read more by Meissner!

48 likes1 stack add
blurb
christineandbooks
Bridge Across the Ocean | Susan Meissner
post image

Reading with my two youngest kiddos in the early hours while we wait for the rest of the household to wake up. Perfect way to start a busy Easter Sunday. 😊🌻📚☕🐇

57 likes2 comments
review
lovintoread
A Bridge Across the Ocean | Susan Meissner
Pickpick

I loved the way Meissner weaved the women's past into the story and how Brette was able to find things out. I loved how developed the "war brides" stories were so developed. I loved how this book was presented from the cover to the end. I will be reading this author again.????? for full review lovintoread.blogspot.com

blurb
christineandbooks
A Bridge Across the Ocean | Susan Meissner
post image

Catching a few stray minutes to read a bit of this awesome book...Love books where you have to wait and wonder how the author will weave together all the different storylines.

laurenanalepa That bookmark is beautiful!! 8y
christineandbooks Thanks! My mom made this and several other designs a few years ago. 8y
67 likes2 comments
blurb
christineandbooks
A Bridge Across the Ocean | Susan Meissner
post image

Found a way to get my kid outside and still be able to read... bring a friend for him to hang out with...now to get started on this...

Serenity_Within86 Enjoy 😊 8y
60 likes1 comment
review
SincerelyStacie
A Bridge Across the Ocean | Susan Meissner
post image
Pickpick

Three women board the Queen Mary to meet up with their American soldier husbands after WWII. Only 2 get off the ship. Meissner merges this story with a present day character and you'll be intrigued.

blurb
Suzze
A Bridge Across the Ocean | Susan Meissner
post image

Book mail! I didn't open the Book Club box yet. It will be my evening surprise. 😁

raelaschoenherr Have you read all her books? Which do you recommend? 8y
Suzze @raelaschoenherr This will be my first! 8y
raelaschoenherr Fun! Can't wait to hear what you think. 8y
87 likes1 stack add3 comments
review
Traveler13
Bridge Across the Ocean | Susan Meissner
Pickpick

Different time periods and a mystery. My wheelhouse was full.

christineandbooks Just finished reading this recently and would really love to try more​ of hers. I have read A Fall of Marigolds too. Have you read any of her others that you'd recommend? 8y
Traveler13 It was my first one by her too. It ticked my boxes so well I gushed. 8y
9 likes2 comments
review
Serenity_Within86
Bridge Across the Ocean | Susan Meissner
Pickpick

I absolutely loved this book!!!!!

blurb
Serenity_Within86
Bridge Across the Ocean | Susan Meissner

Omg I'm loving this book I can't put it down!!!! 😺📚📖

5 likes1 stack add
blurb
Serenity_Within86
A Bridge Across the Ocean | Susan Meissner
post image

One more chapter then bed 😴😴😴

christineandbooks Good so far? This just came in at the library for me...looking forward to it! 8y
Serenity_Within86 @christineandbooks Omg I can't put it down!!! I should be sleeping right now haha. She's one of my favorite historical fiction authors! I hope you enjoy as much as I am 😊 8y
christineandbooks Yay! Can't wait! 8y
11 likes3 comments
review
Luvtoread
A Bridge Across the Ocean | Susan Meissner
Pickpick

This was fascinating and beautiful historical fiction that talks about WW2 and war brides and the RMS Queen Mary. It had interesting detail, but the end fell a bit flat to me. I did enjoy the book, and fans of Meissner's work will surely like this book. I reviewed an ARC copy of the book.

review
irregularreader
Bridge Across the Ocean | Susan Meissner
post image
Mehso-so

New #bookreview at www.theirregularreaderblog.wordpress.com! This WWII era mystery seeps into the present day!

quote
ChrisBohjalian
Bridge Across the Ocean | Susan Meissner
post image

Last night at @Warwicksbooks with the incredibly talented novelist Susan Meissner. Her new book, A Bridge Across the Ocean, arrives March 14.

50 likes2 stack adds
blurb
JacintaMCarter
A Bridge Across the Ocean | Susan Meissner
post image
blurb
Rhondareads
Bridge Across the Ocean | Susan Meissner
post image

Been reading raves about this book.Gorgeous cover.Perfect reading for this rainy California weekend Thankyou @penguinrandomhouse

BethFishReads Enjoy 8y
21 likes1 stack add1 comment
blurb
JacintaMCarter
A Bridge Across the Ocean | Susan Meissner
post image
38 likes1 stack add
blurb
candc320
Bridge Across the Ocean | Susan Meissner
post image

I cannot WAIT to read this newest novel by @SusanMeissner !! Her books are spectacular and I just know this one will be too. Thanks to Susan for sending me a copy!

dolleygurl I have a Netgalley copy I need to get to. Haven't read any of her books yet 8y
candc320 @dolleygurl maybe we can read it as a buddy read at some point! I've read a few of her books and loved all of them! 8y
dolleygurl @candc320 that's a good idea! 8y
17 likes2 stack adds3 comments
blurb
theladygreer
A Bridge Across the Ocean | Susan Meissner
post image

Burgers, beers & book talk with Susan - we both have new novels coming out in March. 1940s European war brides on the Queen Mary... hers sounds delicious. #siba16

14 likes1 stack add
blurb
candc320
A Bridge Across the Ocean | Susan Meissner
post image

Cover Reveal from Susan Meissner! I love her books and this cover is to die for!

Tav Great cover 8y
12 likes1 comment