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Description for Motherland
Paperback. A love triangle plays out against the backdrop of WWII, as Motherland explores the profound impact of historical events on individual lives. Num Pages: 560 pages. BIC Classification: FA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 137 x 197 x 39. Weight in Grams: 418.
In the summer of 1942, Kitty is an ambulance driver stationed in Sussex. She meets Ed, a Royal Marine commando, and Larry, a liaison officer under the command of Mountbatten. Kitty falls instantly in love with Ed, who falls in love with her. So does Larry. The love triangle is set. However, the impact of the war is yet to hit. When it does, it will be devastating, both for those overseas and those left to fight at home.
In the summer of 1942, Kitty is an ambulance driver stationed in Sussex. She meets Ed, a Royal Marine commando, and Larry, a liaison officer under the command of Mountbatten. Kitty falls instantly in love with Ed, who falls in love with her. So does Larry. The love triangle is set. However, the impact of the war is yet to hit. When it does, it will be devastating, both for those overseas and those left to fight at home.
Product Details
Publisher
Quercus Publishing
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Condition
New
Number of Pages
624
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781780876238
SKU
9781780876238
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 2 to 4 working days
Ref
99-2
About William Nicholson
William Nicholson grew up in Sussex and was educated at Downside School and Christ's College, Cambridge. His plays for television include Shadowlands and Life Story, both of which won the BAFTA Best Television Drama award of their year. His first play, an adaptation of Shadowlands for stage, was Evening Standard's Best Play of 1990. He was co-writer on the film ... Read more
Reviews for Motherland
'A superbly intelligent wartime romance' Daily Mail.
Daily Mail
'A profound and moving novel; a tender and compassionate meditation on love and God and duty and how to be good' Guardian.
Guardian
'Terrific scenes ... the wartime disaster that was the raid on Dieppe is grippingly rendered' Observer.
Observer
'His particular gift is to ... Read more
Daily Mail
'A profound and moving novel; a tender and compassionate meditation on love and God and duty and how to be good' Guardian.
Guardian
'Terrific scenes ... the wartime disaster that was the raid on Dieppe is grippingly rendered' Observer.
Observer
'His particular gift is to ... Read more