Showing posts with label WWI. Show all posts
Showing posts with label WWI. Show all posts
Friday, May 29, 2026
Monday, January 19, 2026
The Return of the Soldier ~ Audiobook Review
When Captain Chris Baldry, a World War I soldier, is sent home with a severe case of shellshock amnesia, he is a stranger to his wife, Kitty, and his adoring cousin, Jenny. Recoiling from the horrors of war and disillusioned with years of superficial married life, his mind has regressed fifteen years, where his heart may take refuge once again in the magic circle of his youth and of his first love, Margaret Allington. In this lyrical and poignant story of a wounded man and the three concerned women who seek to heal him, Rebecca West explores the complexity of the mind and its subtle strategies for coping with life's painful realities. Only when Chris has the courage to face one pivotal moment of truth in his married life will he be able to awaken from his boyish fantasy and become, indeed, "every inch a soldier."
Thursday, February 13, 2025
The Secret Adversary by Agatha Christie ~ Book Review
In London after the Great War, Tommy Beresford and Tuppence Cowley are out of work and low on funds. The old friends quickly form the Young Adventurers, Ltd. Seeking to hire themselves out to “do anything, go anywhere,” the duo agree to a lucrative locate a survivor of the Lusitania sinking who’s disappeared with a compromising secret. Their assignment sucks them into a conspiracy of murder, kidnapping, and double identities. Behind it is an elusive, omnipresent puppet master who will stop at nothing to eliminate the amateur sleuths before they find what they’re looking for.
In Agatha Christie’s first Tommy and Tuppence mystery, the plucky pair hit the ground running in their search for excitement and adventure―“no unreasonable offer refused.”
Wednesday, October 30, 2024
The Red Tunic (US Release) ~ Spotlight
“If the only men in the army were ones who were fit to be soldiers, we’d have been defeated in the first month of the war!”
In an era where conformity reigns, Nina and Alfie Mullins are bound by an unbreakable twin bond. Headstrong Nina defies societal expectations, refusing to conform to the traditional role for women, guided by their suffragette Great Aunt Julia.
As World War I engulfs the world, their lives take divergent paths. Alfie, the gentle soul, faces mounting pressure to prove himself on the battlefront, while spirited Nina is offered unforeseen opportunities. Their coming of age unfolds against the backdrop of war, intertwining their destinies with the chaos of conflict.
Gender roles are shattered, and the siblings are thrust into vastly different realms. This captivating tale delves into the profound impact of war on the human spirit, showcasing the resilience and fortitude required to navigate a world transformed by turmoil.
In an era where conformity reigns, Nina and Alfie Mullins are bound by an unbreakable twin bond. Headstrong Nina defies societal expectations, refusing to conform to the traditional role for women, guided by their suffragette Great Aunt Julia.
As World War I engulfs the world, their lives take divergent paths. Alfie, the gentle soul, faces mounting pressure to prove himself on the battlefront, while spirited Nina is offered unforeseen opportunities. Their coming of age unfolds against the backdrop of war, intertwining their destinies with the chaos of conflict.
Gender roles are shattered, and the siblings are thrust into vastly different realms. This captivating tale delves into the profound impact of war on the human spirit, showcasing the resilience and fortitude required to navigate a world transformed by turmoil.
Saturday, August 31, 2024
Monday, August 26, 2024
The Red Tunic ~ Book Spotlight
“If the only men in the army were ones who were fit to be soldiers, we’d have been defeated in the first month of the war!”
In an era where conformity reigns, Nina and Alfie Mullins are bound by an unbreakable twin bond. Headstrong Nina defies societal expectations, refusing to conform to the traditional role for women, guided by their suffragette Great Aunt Julia.
As World War I engulfs the world, their lives take divergent paths. Alfie, the gentle soul, faces mounting pressure to prove himself on the battlefront, while spirited Nina is offered unforeseen opportunities. Their coming of age unfolds against the backdrop of war, intertwining their destinies with the chaos of conflict.
Gender roles are shattered, and the siblings are thrust into vastly different realms. This captivating tale delves into the profound impact of war on the human spirit, showcasing the resilience and fortitude required to navigate a world transformed by turmoil.
In an era where conformity reigns, Nina and Alfie Mullins are bound by an unbreakable twin bond. Headstrong Nina defies societal expectations, refusing to conform to the traditional role for women, guided by their suffragette Great Aunt Julia.
As World War I engulfs the world, their lives take divergent paths. Alfie, the gentle soul, faces mounting pressure to prove himself on the battlefront, while spirited Nina is offered unforeseen opportunities. Their coming of age unfolds against the backdrop of war, intertwining their destinies with the chaos of conflict.
Gender roles are shattered, and the siblings are thrust into vastly different realms. This captivating tale delves into the profound impact of war on the human spirit, showcasing the resilience and fortitude required to navigate a world transformed by turmoil.
Friday, January 5, 2024
Tuesday, December 19, 2023
The Haunting Scent of Poppies
The War is over, but for petty criminal Charlie his darkest days are only just beginning.
Charlie Briggs is never off-duty, even when a botched job means he's forced to lay low in a sleepy Hampshire town for the holiday season. Always searching for his next unwitting victim, or a shiny trinket he can pilfer, he can't believe his luck when he happens upon a rare book so valuable it will set him up for life. All he needs to do is sit tight until Boxing Day. But there's a desperate story that bleeds beyond the pages; something far more dangerous than London's mobsters is lurking in the shadows.
Could the book be cursed? Why is he haunted by the horrors of war? Can he put things right before he's suffocated by his own greed?
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