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'A rich and skilful novel dramatizing how the war changed so many lives' Elizabeth Buchan
For Jack, orphaned and homeless after the Blitz, a new life begins in the Merchant Navy. As he waits for the ships to gather in a secret Scottish harbour, he meets Olivia - adrift from her sheltered home, yet relishing her new freedoms.
Before the war, they would never have met. But these are extraordinary times, and the only choice is to live like there is no tomorrow.
Praise for this epic, heart-rending debut:
'An emotional and memorable read' Woman's Own
'A story about class changing
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Produktbeschreibung
'A rich and skilful novel dramatizing how the war changed so many lives' Elizabeth Buchan

For Jack, orphaned and homeless after the Blitz, a new life begins in the Merchant Navy. As he waits for the ships to gather in a secret Scottish harbour, he meets Olivia - adrift from her sheltered home, yet relishing her new freedoms.

Before the war, they would never have met. But these are extraordinary times, and the only choice is to live like there is no tomorrow.

Praise for this epic, heart-rending debut:

'An emotional and memorable read' Woman's Own

'A story about class changing conventions, as much as it is a war story . . . De Haan writes with depth and compassion' Times

'The sure-footedness of a pro - a remarkable debut' Jeffrey Archer
Autorenporträt
Vanessa de Haan
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'A rich and skilful novel dramatizing how the war changed so many lives' Elizabeth Buchan

'The sure-footedness of a pro, an amazing debut' Jeffrey Archer

'This is a story about class changing conventions, as much as it is a war story . . . De Haan writes with depth and compassion' The Times

'The second world war brings three people's lives crashing together in this nuanced debut . . . Carefully researched and sensitively written, this is an emotional and memorable read' Woman's Own

'A beautifully layered, expressive novel' Historical Novel Society

'Packs a powerful emotional punch . . . a wonderfully engaging new voice' Toronto Star