A review by windy_witch
The Metal Heart: A Novel of Love and Valor in World War II by Caroline Lea

5.0

When I saw the initial reviews of this book, it was likened to Captain Corelli’s Mandolin. This statement had me interested as this is story I really love. I can confirm The Metal Heart is written in similarity to Captain Corelli’s Mandolin.

Set in World War II on the Scottish island of Orkney, five hundred Italian prisoners of war are sent to work and help fortify the island from attack. What follows is a story of love and courage amongst the viciousness of the situation.

The is such a thing as the metal heart and around it a story of love. The author has beautifully captured this in her own novel. Having read and enjoyed The Glass Woman previously, I enjoyed this novel also.