The Postmistress by Sarah Blake

This takes place near the beginning of World War 2 and follows three people.  There is the postmistress, a radio gal and a woman whose husband goes to help.  This is not about war action as much as it is about things going on while the war is happening.  Blake layered the stories well and you could feel the helplessness of the people and the frustration.  Time and again you just need to keep on moving and hope to get through each situation to the next.  A bit long at times, but nice to have a different perspective during war time.