Beneath A Burning Sky - McHale, Dougie
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One moment of courage can echo through generations. Corfu, 1943.  In the shadow of World War II, a badly wounded British soldier is found near the home of Helena, a young Greek wife and mother. Risking her family's safety, she makes a choice that will change everything-saving a stranger who will become far more than just a man she rescued. Edinburgh, 2018. Seventy-five years later in Edinburgh, Jason discovers a journal among his great grandfather Marcus's belongings. Uncovering a story of love, passion, betrayal, and long-buried secrets, he embarks on a journey to Corfu. Though struggling…mehr

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One moment of courage can echo through generations. Corfu, 1943.  In the shadow of World War II, a badly wounded British soldier is found near the home of Helena, a young Greek wife and mother. Risking her family's safety, she makes a choice that will change everything-saving a stranger who will become far more than just a man she rescued. Edinburgh, 2018. Seventy-five years later in Edinburgh, Jason discovers a journal among his great grandfather Marcus's belongings. Uncovering a story of love, passion, betrayal, and long-buried secrets, he embarks on a journey to Corfu. Though struggling with his own personal trauma, Jason seeks to understand a history that has the potential to transform not just his family's past, but his entire future. Beneath A Burning Sky is part of The Hellenic Collection by Dougie McHale. Set against the dramatic landscapes of wartime Corfu and modern-day Scotland, Beneath A Burning Sky explores the extraordinary courage of ordinary people and the enduring power of love across generations. ___________________________________________________________________Praise for The Hellenic Collection: ? ? ? ? ? His description of Corfu transported me back to this beautiful island and the generous people who occupy it. ? ? ? ? ? You'll smile reading about majestic mountains and glorious sunrises, as well as a wealth of human emotions. ? ? ? ? ? It was heart wrenching at times but what a beautiful story, really really enjoyed this one!? ? ? ? ? The depth he gives to his characters makes you feel their feelings, live their lives, be part of the story. ? ? ? ? ? This is the best book from Dougie so far. ? ? ? ? ? A beautiful, beautiful love story, that will draw you in completely.
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In a past life, Dougie has been a dockyard worker, student, and musician. Writing has always been in his blood and bone. He draws inspiration from his love of Edinburgh and Greece. Their people and histories have all found their way into the books he writes. Dougie is the author of several novels of both Contemporary Women's Fiction and Second World War Fiction. His novels are rich with characters that face impossible choices, extraordinary circumstances and the power of secrets told through ordinary people reacting to the ups and downs of the human condition and the complexity of the heart. Dougie lives with his wife, daughter and forever hungry golden retriever in an intermittent empty nest as his son comes and goes. Discover the books that readers are describing as an emotional roller-coaster of intrigue and drama, love and hope. If you'd like to connect, then visit Dougie at his website, join his newsletter and get a free novella, as well as the occasional update about new releases, updates and book promotions. www.dougiemchale.com Be part of his Facebook page at facebook.com/www.dougiemchale