ISBN: 9780243928965 - before the wind (classic reprint) (3 Ergebnisse)

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. In the wake of the First World War, this novel captures the stories of grieving souls who must navigate the ashes of a devastated world. Britain's youth are lost, and lives are forever scarred. Ann Charteris, having lost her fiancà and father, resolves to pay off her father's debts before beginning a new chapter in life as a companion. Fatefully, she is rescued from the brink of despair by Dr. Warren, a respected doctor who has loved her from afar. But their chance encounter at her seaside home during a storm unleashes powerful emotions, leading to a marriage proposal. The narrative then shifts focus to a train journey, where Ann finds a wounded soldier, Fred Lorimer, asleep in a ladies-only compartment. Touched by Fred's vulnerability, Ann chooses to protect his slumber from the bustling interruptions of fellow travelers. As the train hurtles through the night, the unlikely pair form a deep connection, underscored by Ann's compassion and Fred's unspoken gratitude. This novel is a poignant tale of love and loss, resilience and renewal, set against the backdrop of a world struggling to heal. It explores the strength of human connection in the face of devastation and the enduring legacy of war on both individuals and society as a whole. 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.…