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Berta Ruck is probably not widely known today, but, during a large part of the twentieth century, she churned out dozens of romance novels, beginning in 1914. Her final book was published in 1972, six years before her death at age 100. I have not read any of her later novels, so I can't comment on how her work may have changed to reflect the changing times. However, In Another Girl's Shoes, one of her earlier novels, was published during WW1, and the world situation plays a huge part in the plot development.

This is a curious work in many respects, and, for most of the book, is far more a comic tale of mistaken identity than what the modern reader would recognize as a romance. The premise is convoluted, but, in essence, the heroine Rose unwittingly becomes the adopted daughter of a very kindly and wealthy English couple who are convinced that she is the widow of their son George, who has been reported dead on the battlefields of France. How they came to believe this entails a highly unlikely and improbable series of events, but Rose's frustrated efforts to convince them and others of their mistaken belief constitutes the bulk of th novel. For the reader, the unlikeliness of the whole situation requires much suspension of belief.

Be that as it may, the reader who can get past the unlikely premise should find the story amusing, if somewhat slow-moving by modern standards. I think many parts of the plot coul have been played far more for comic effect, but the author lmostly elected otherwise.

Rose can be frustrating. Although she wishes to end the farce, she continually takes actions that have the opposite effect. However, many of her encounters provide opportunities for learning more about her late "husband," particularly several meetings with a young woman who had once refused George's marriage proposal, although not for lack of love. Ironically, she believes that George, whom Rose had never met, had chosen much more wisely in his supposed later proposal to Rose.

As I suggested, the world at war plays a large role in the plot development. There are some unflattering references to Germans that might be unacceptable today, but were probably mild by the wartime standards of 1916.

The plot resolution is really not surprising, as it is telegraphed rather early, but it still charms, while continuing to strain credulity. Far more surprising that the outcome of the central plot is a completely unexpected tragedy near he end of he book, one that brings home in a powerful way the pain and horror of the war. I found it jarring, as it contrasted so strongly with the light tone of most of the novel.

Although the treatment is very different, the relationship between Rose and George's mother brought to mind the similar dynamic between the mother and presumed daughter-in-law in the movie Mrs. Winterbourne. Although the premise is similar, I seem to recall that the Ricki Lake character in the movie was a much more willing participant in he deception that was the case with Rose.

Although I may read one of the author's later novels in order to see how her talents developed, I don't think I will go out of my to find her books. I enjoyed the novel, but it didn't leave me begging for more!


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In Another Girl Shoes Berta Ruck 9780982368275 Books Reviews

This is a good Berta Ruck book. It is set during WWI like many of hers are and her characters are amusing and likable.
A fun book from Berta Ruck set during World War I.

Rose is on her way to take a job in Wales, and is mourning the fact that the man she loved didn't love her back. On the train she meets Vera, an actress who is going to meet "her husband's people". Vera, on a whim, had married George. When George was reported killed in action, his parents begged Vera to come to their home so they came meet her. But Vera has had a movie offer and knows George's people are "not her sort".

So Vera asks Rose to take her place and when Rose refuses, pretty much just shoves her out of the train and forces her to take her place. A few misunderstandings later and Rose finds herself comfortably ensconced as George's widow, now beloved by his parents who are desperately mourning their son. What is a girl to do when she finds herself in "another girl's shoes"?
The basis for the story is interesting, and i loved the fact that much of the time was spent in Paris, but overall I felt the book a bit flat and unrealistic. While I didn't hate it I'm not sure I'd recommend it as I would Berta Ruck's others.
The historical parts of this book dealing with WWI were quite interesting. The story itself was a slow starter and just seemed to flounder at times. It takes a real stretch of the imagination to find this storyline plausible. Oh, how I wanted to like it more!
I first read this book many years go as a young girl who read every book in our small Carnegie Library. This is a book written in World War I in the very (now) quaint language and perspective of an English girl. It is corny in lots of ways, but is a probably exaggerated picture of life among the rich and privileged, very proper English families. When I was young I read this book repeatedly, and am anxious to see if I still enjoy it as much.
Berta Ruck is probably not widely known today, but, during a large part of the twentieth century, she churned out dozens of romance novels, beginning in 1914. Her final book was published in 1972, six years before her death at age 100. I have not read any of her later novels, so I can't comment on how her work may have changed to reflect the changing times. However, In Another Girl's Shoes, one of her earlier novels, was published during WW1, and the world situation plays a huge part in the plot development.

This is a curious work in many respects, and, for most of the book, is far more a comic tale of mistaken identity than what the modern reader would recognize as a romance. The premise is convoluted, but, in essence, the heroine Rose unwittingly becomes the adopted daughter of a very kindly and wealthy English couple who are convinced that she is the widow of their son George, who has been reported dead on the battlefields of France. How they came to believe this entails a highly unlikely and improbable series of events, but Rose's frustrated efforts to convince them and others of their mistaken belief constitutes the bulk of th novel. For the reader, the unlikeliness of the whole situation requires much suspension of belief.

Be that as it may, the reader who can get past the unlikely premise should find the story amusing, if somewhat slow-moving by modern standards. I think many parts of the plot coul have been played far more for comic effect, but the author lmostly elected otherwise.

Rose can be frustrating. Although she wishes to end the farce, she continually takes actions that have the opposite effect. However, many of her encounters provide opportunities for learning more about her late "husband," particularly several meetings with a young woman who had once refused George's marriage proposal, although not for lack of love. Ironically, she believes that George, whom Rose had never met, had chosen much more wisely in his supposed later proposal to Rose.

As I suggested, the world at war plays a large role in the plot development. There are some unflattering references to Germans that might be unacceptable today, but were probably mild by the wartime standards of 1916.

The plot resolution is really not surprising, as it is telegraphed rather early, but it still charms, while continuing to strain credulity. Far more surprising that the outcome of the central plot is a completely unexpected tragedy near he end of he book, one that brings home in a powerful way the pain and horror of the war. I found it jarring, as it contrasted so strongly with the light tone of most of the novel.

Although the treatment is very different, the relationship between Rose and George's mother brought to mind the similar dynamic between the mother and presumed daughter-in-law in the movie Mrs. Winterbourne. Although the premise is similar, I seem to recall that the Ricki Lake character in the movie was a much more willing participant in he deception that was the case with Rose.

Although I may read one of the author's later novels in order to see how her talents developed, I don't think I will go out of my to find her books. I enjoyed the novel, but it didn't leave me begging for more!