Lost in the Flames: A novel about RAF Bomber Command 1939-45 - Couverture rigide

Jory, Christopher

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ISBN 10 : 1780881932 ISBN 13 : 9781780881935

Editeur : Matador, 2012

Synopsis

There have been many factual accounts of the bombing of Germany, yet the myths that surround it still remain. Lost in the Flames brings to life the experiences of an RAF Bomber Command airman and his family within the story of a love that endures for 70 years. It is also a story of great courage and betrayal, exposing the personal dilemmas and moral controversies that have swirled around the Bomber Command crews and their families from WW2 to the present day. Summer 2012 finally sees the unveiling of an official memorial to Bomber Command that has been 70 years in coming, making this a very timely novel. 'The war must be finished. They must do their bit ...' Rural England, the 1930s. Jacob grows up dreaming of being a pilot. Rose grows up dreaming of being with Jacob. But by 1940 the country is on its knees and annihilation looms. The war - and RAF Bomber Command - steals Jacob away. Jacob and his crew are thrown together in the bitter struggle in the night skies over Germany. They can expect to survive for only six weeks, but somehow they survive six months.Sixty percent of those who joined up when they did are already dead, but they start a second tour all the same - the war must be finished and they must do their bit. And all the while, Rose - the reason Jacob has to get through this war - must wait to see what is left of him for her to spend a life with when it's all over. Can Jacob and his crew survive? And how will the nation remember them - as heroes or war criminals or something in between?

A propos du livre

Revue de presse :

'Lost in the Flames is gripping and provides the reader with an insight into how life was for the crews of Bomber Command. All of this is delivered in an evocative and emotional story which induces suspense, smiles and tears. Having met many veterans over the past two years and hearing their accounts of their service in the Command I can see how much research went into this novel and how much empathy Chris Jory has for their story.' --Nicky Barr, Director, International Bomber Command Centre

'Jory is utterly convincing. This must be one of the best portrayals ever written of what it is really like to prepare and be on a bomber raid. The tensions, stress and fear are superbly conveyed. Lost in the Flames is brilliant, powerful, gripping and moving. I highly recommend this book.' --Robin Lloyd-Jones, former President of the Scottish Association of Writers

'This book is dedicated to author's great-uncle, Flying Officer John Ross of 186 Squadron. But Lost in the Flames is neither a history nor a biography but a fine novel. Jory, with a simple directness and transparency of prose, conveys the transience of life, of war and of a love that survives death.' --The Oxford Times

Biographie de l'auteur :

Raised on a mixed diet of Enid Blyton and war comics the author has always loved working with words. After studying English Literature at university he taught English living in Italy, Spain, Crete, Brazil and Venezuela. He is married and lives near Oxford though they still have a rather run-down home in Italy.

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: Matador
• Date d'édition: 2012
• ISBN 10: 1780881932
• ISBN 13: 9781780881935
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 272