Alvesdon [electronic resource] : A gripping WW2 historical novel from the Sunday Times bestselling author
James Holland2024
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A sweeping, heartland World War II family drama from the acclaimed historian and
Sunday Times bestselling author.
A TIMES BEST SUMMER READ 2024
'A beautiful, evocative novel that captures the fear and mood of the early days
of the war' Dermot O'Leary
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Even at home, the war is never far away…
The village of Alvesdon has been home to the Castells for generations. But the
year is 1939 and the peace and tranquillity there is about to be shattered once
more by the storm clouds of war in Europe.
As three generations of the family gather, they must all face the prospect of
their lives being transformed beyond recognition the moment Britain declares war
on Germany.
When the inevitable happens and Britain finds itself at war, the younger members
of the family and farm workers are called up to fight and those who remain must
battle to keep the home fires burning and the farm afloat.
The gentle certainties of rural life are replaced by the urgent clamour of w...
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Author:
James Holland, Author
Imprint:
London United Kingdom : Transworld Digital, 2024
Collation:
1 online resource (1 text file)
Audience:
General / adult
System details:
Platform: epubMode of access: Internet
ISBN:
9781529901504
Language:
English
BRN:
530008
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