The Wedding Officer
Anthony Capella
Time Warner books
342 pages, $29.95
Volume 11, No. 51, September 07, 2006

There’s nothing wrong with a drama/romance novel and this one is not in the least bit cheesy. The Wedding Officer is about Capt James Gould, a British officer posted to Naples in the war.

He has a number of administrative jobs, one of which is to assess the suitability of girls who want to marry British personnel.

He finds a city in confusion; normal people trying to have a healthy existence with very little, and a group of seedy after-dark, back alley folk that make life harder for everyone. Gould challenges his values to do the right thing by the Army, himself, and the citizens.

This is a lovely book, rich in descriptions of the country and food that features heavily. Perfect for a long flight.

– Lt Simone Heyer

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