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"an emotional and fascinating journey into the hearts of many women. [...] Many will find the soap-opera plotline, likable characters, colorful backdrop and the quest for answers to decades-old questions as much fun as a Downtown Abbey episode.">
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"A wonderful blend of smart writing, memorable characters, and World War II imagery all centered on the hunger each one of us has to give love and receive it. A great read for not only devotees of period fiction, but anyone who craves a well-told story." - Susan Meissner, author of A Bridge Across the Ocean on The Way to London
"The Way to London manages to combine a sense of epic sweep with a very intimate look at one woman's emotional transformation, as the war drives Lucy Stanhope from Singapore to Cornwall to London--and, finally, to the most difficult destination of all: a sense of her own self and the place she belongs. I didn't want the journey to end!" - Lauren Willig, New York Times bestselling author on The Way to London
"Rickloff delivers an engrossing novel of a young woman's coming of age. Like all of Rickloff's novels, the heart of the story is her characters, their emotional growth and strength, blended with wonderful storytelling, descriptions and dialogue that compel readers to believe they are a part of the action." - RT Book Reviews on The Way to London
"Alix Rickloff has penned an entertaining novel...Recommended." - Historical Novels Review on The Way to London
"Featuring a strong heroine and an emotional journey, The Way to London is a beautiful story of love, friendship, and the strength of the human spirit set against the backdrop of the tumultuous events of World War II." - Chanel Cleeton, author of Next Year in Havana on The Way to London
"In this compelling and heartwarming novel, Alix Rickloff shares with us two women, mother and daughter, whose tragic and triumphant lives intertwine through two world wars. The story pulls us into the universal struggle of all women to find their places in their worlds. I was deeply moved by Secrets of Nanreath Hall." - Karen Harper, New York Times bestselling author
"The Girls in Navy Blue is a nostalgic and eye-opening journey into the almost forgotten story of the women who served in the U.S. Navy during World War One. Rickloff has written a riveting reminder that the bonds of found family can be stronger than blood." - Kaia Alderson, author of Sisters in Arms
"The Girls in Navy Blue shines a light on the wartime experiences of servicewomen known as "the yeomanettes", the first women to join the United States Navy. In this compelling story of ground-breaking women and the dangerous secrets they keep, Alix Rickloff brings the past vividly to life." - Christine Wells, author of The Wife's Tale
"Alix Rickloff's THE GIRLS IN NAVY BLUE is a thrilling story showcasing the wartime contribution of a forgotten sisterhood of soldiers: the yeomanettes, brave women who answered the call during the First World War and served their country with dignity and resilience. Pulling together the experiences of three yeomanettes and one of their descendants, Rickloff beautifully depicts how secrets and sisterhood can resonate through the years." - Bryn Turnbull, author of The Woman Before Wallis
"A gripping page-turner about a sisterhood of trailblazing women, the secrets they kept, and sacrifices they made. Rickloff's compelling characters come to life off the page and make the reader invested in them until the very end. A fantastic read!" - Laura Kamoie, NYT Bestselling author of MY DEAR HAMILTON
"This extraordinary novel follows the stories of strong women who undertake struggles and become stronger for it." - Library Journal
