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Reviewed by Kayti Nika Raet for Readers' Favorite
Transfer Day by Sophie Schiller is an historical novel set on the Virgin Islands during World War I. Abigail Maduro is a young sixteen-year-old girl who moves from Panama to St. Thomas, one of the islands in the Danish West Indies, after the death of her parents. Forced to move in with an aunt of sour disposition, Abigail tries to make the most out of her new life, befriending Nana Jane, the family's long time nanny, who helps her learn about the history and ways of the island. St. Thomas is gorgeous, but lurking behind the tranquil island ways is a nation teetering on the brink of war. A strategic spot for both the Germans and the Americans, St. Thomas's position strains Denmark's quest for neutrality. In a hot-bed of German spies, Abigail soon finds herself embroiled in an attempted assassination when she finds a bedraggled sailor hiding on the beach. Now Abigail must choose between her safety and doing what is right.
Transfer Day by Sophie Schiller is definitely one of the more unique historical novels that I've read. Until reading Transfer Day, I always thought of the Virgin Islands as American islands and was really intrigued to learn about the rich history the islands possess. Abigail's part was book-ended by chapters set in the modern era, which I really felt the book could do without, but once reading about Abigail and her feisty personality, I quickly forgot about the preceding chapters without her. Transfer Day is primarily an historical novel, but it also has tones of an action adventure spy thriller and is sure to grab fans of the genre. An enjoyable read all round.
