Duty, desire, and choice echo through wartime London in a tense moral drama.
This novel follows a man as he faces how duty clashes with personal longing, and how the shadows of the past collide with a city at war. Within a tightly woven world of offices, rooms, and the streets outside, the stakes rise as characters reckon with honour, trust, and the costs of keeping secrets.
From the bustle of the New Department to intimate moments of doubt, the story probes how people choose what to do when consequences loom large. Its mood blends wartime realism with a keen focus on inner conflict, revealing how loyalty and love can pull in opposite directions.
Ideal for readers who enjoy historical fiction focused on character, conscience, and the human cost of war.
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Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book is a record of the experiences of Jimmy Guise, a young man recovering from the trauma of serving in the Great War. After months in hospital, Jimmy is sent to his sister's house in the countryside to recuperate. This book is a rich blend of remembrance and reflection, providing a poignant account of Jimmy's journey to reclaim his health and find his place in a world forever altered by war. His experiences highlight the difficulties of returning to civilian life after the horrors of war, capturing both the physical and emotional challenges faced by soldiers during this period. Whilst Jimmy's story is unique to him, it also sheds light on the experiences of countless servicemen and women who grappled with similar struggles during and after the war, making this book an important historical document. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781331088110_0
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Vendeur : PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, Etats-Unis
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781331088110
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Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781331088110
Quantité disponible : 15 disponible(s)