Description
Louis de Bernieres follows an unforgettable family through the Second World War and its aftermath in this moving historical novel. Daniel Pitt has experienced war firsthand, first as a fighter in the RAF during the First World War and later as an espionage agent for the SOE in the Second. Now his conflicts are closer to home. His marriage to Rosie has fallen beyond repair, while his relationship with their son Bertie has been broken since Bertie was a child. After the death of his brother Archie, Daniel travels to Peshawar to bury him in the place he loved, then continues to Canada, avoiding his family and friends in England. Yet some bonds are difficult to sever. Daniel and Bertie’s very different wartime experiences have devastated them, but may also offer a chance to reconnect, if they can move beyond the past. Daniel is a flawed but captivating hero in this coming-of-old-age story about the impact of two world wars on a generation and the enduring love that can connect families despite great obstacles.
Information
Author: de Bernieres Louis
Language: English
Publication date: November 3, 2020
Manufacturer: Folio, spol.s r.o.
Genres: English literature, Books, Foreign language books, Fiction in english, English novels
Type: Paperback book
Pages: 336
ISBN/EAN: 9781787301344