
Libby Fischer Hellmann
9 SeriesLibby Fischer Hellmann is an acclaimed American crime writer. She is best known for her Ellie Foreman and Georgia Davis Mysteries series, along with several standalone novels and short stories. Her work has established her as a prominent figure in the genre.
In "A Bend in the River" by Libby Fischer Hellmann, two Vietnamese sisters flee to Saigon after surviving an American attack on their village. Their paths diverge as Mai works in a G.I. bar, while Tam joins the Viet Cong, causing a decade-long estrangement. As they navigate the turmoil of war, both sisters wonder about the other's fate. Their eventual reunion tests whether they can overcome the deep wounds of their past choices and the conflict that tore them apart. This standalone novel explores themes of survival, division, and reconciliation against the backdrop of the Vietnam War.