When an honest mistake shreds her professional reputation, fashion writer Tallis Reed heads to Saigon intending to salvage her career by reporting the war’s hidden stories. But in a wary city teeming with refugees and orphans, soldiers and spies, truth is elusive and danger is an ever-present shadow.
The last thing she expects is to fall in love with Nick Landry, an American doctor volunteering in a civilian hospital. Ruggedly handsome and intensely private, Nick has come to Saigon for reasons of his own. Bonded by a near-fatal ordeal in a remote hamlet, Tallis and Nick fall in love. When his tour ends he implores her to leave with him. But she has promises to keep. To others. To herself.
Alone in Saigon as the brutal jungle war rages on, Tallis embarks on a search for justice, a search that tests everything she believes about honor. About friendship. About love. But she must stay and redeem her past before she can claim her future.
A Season in Saigon is about one idealistic young woman gone to war but it illuminates the true-life experiences of the handful of female journalists whose struggles and triumphs there have been largely forgotten. An immersive, richly-detailed story filled with unforgettable characters, A Season in Saigon adds an important chapter to the story of the American experience in Vietnam.
A Season in Saigon is an engaging historical novel set in the tumultuous streets of Vietnam during the war. Love’s narrative is rich with historical detail and emotional depth, portraying the dualities of the war—the chaos on the streets and the personal battles within. Dorothy Love employs a rich descriptive style that paints each scene with precision, allowing the reader to visualize the bustling markets of Saigon and feel the oppressive humidity. Tallis is portrayed with complex levels of bravery and vulnerability, making her a relatable and inspiring protagonist. A compelling story of a woman’s struggle and growth in a male-dominated field. A poignant, well-crafted novel that will appeal to readers who enjoy historical novels and stories about strong women. I highly recommend it. Five stars. — Carol Thompson, Readers Favorite