The lives of people in a small Cape Cod community are impacted by the stories of the war in Europe. Iris is the postmistress of the community and she sees what is happening around her more clearly than anyone. She is the one who holds the last letter should it need to be delivered. She is the one who is trusted to see what needs to be done. While the United States tries to stay out of the conflict, the people of the community are drawn toward it by the voice on the radio.
In the midst of war, it's hard to believe that life goes on for others. This book examines those parallel realities -- the atrocity of war and normal life both occurring at the same time.
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