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Books > Fiction > Genre fiction > War fiction > First World War fiction
'an emotional, captivating read which is perfect for anyone who
loves a good saga!' Over The Rainbow Book Blog Even in the darkest
of times, she never gave up hope Staffordshire, 1911. Ginnie
Jones's childhood is spent in the shadow of the famous Potteries,
living with her mother, father and older sister Mabel. But with
Father's eyesight failing, money is in short supply, and too often
the family find their bellies aching with hunger. With no hope in
sight, Ginnie is sent to Haddon Workhouse. Separated from
everything she has known, Ginnie has to grow up fast, earning her
keep by looking after the other children with no families of their
own. When she meets Clara and Sam, she hopes that she has made
friends for life... until tragedy strikes, snatching away her
newfound happiness. Leaving Haddon three years later, Ginnie finds
work as a mouldrunner at the Potteries, but never stops thinking
about her friends in the workhouse - especially Sam, now a caring,
handsome young man. When Sam and Ginnie are reunited, their bond is
as strong as ever - until Sam is sent to fight in WW1. Faced with
uncertainty, can Ginnie find the joy that she's never had? Or will
her heart be broken once again? An emotional, uplifting and
nostalgic family saga that will make you smile, while tugging on
your heart-strings. Fans of Sheila Newberry Kitty Neale and Sheila
Riley will love this beautiful read. Readers are loving The Girl
from the Workhouse: 'A poignant, emotional and heart-wrenching
read...best read with a box of tissues handy' Bookish Jottings
'This truly was a fabulous story from beginning to end and I
struggled to put it down!... richly detailed, beautifully written
and the storyline along with the characters was enthralling' Rose
is Reading 'heartbreaking, emotive and well researched...This is an
easy,enjoyable and informative read, recommended for lovers of
historical fiction.' Waggy Tales 'I highly recommend reading this
and being transported back in time. An excellent historical fiction
that had me compulsively turning the pages.' Books and Bookends
'Overall, I loved it. There were lots of moments that made me gasp
and others that almost made me cry, and then there were those that
made me smile and sigh.' Jess Bookish Life 'heartwarming and
emotional. I absolutely love the story line...I really enjoyed the
setting and the characters. If you enjoy historical fiction, this
is definitely a book to read!' Jessica Belmont Book Reviews 'I'm
quite astonished this is a debut novel... The characters came alive
on the page, and it's a fully rounded story... A fabulous read'
Grace J Reviewerlady 'an emotional, captivating read which is
perfect for anyone who loves a good saga!... a fantastic read that
quickly drew me into the story and kept my interest throughout with
its fabulous plot.' Over The Rainbow Book Blog 'Ginnie is a
likeable character from the off... I cried at some of the heartache
she saw, and was so pleased with every small moment of happiness.
You won't be able to put this one down.' Jennifer C Wilson 'the
author winds her story around your person and snares your heart...
Though filled with much darkness and despair, there is also hope
and love' Insatiable Readers 'Johnson has a Cookson flair...she
does capture the heart and soul of her characters.' Cheryl M-M Book
Reviews 'a step back in time with a young protagonist who pulled on
my heart strings...The friendship between her and Sam was
especially heartwarming. I really enjoyed my first introduction to
this author' By The Letter Book Reviews
On the desolate battlefields of northern France, the guns of the
Great War are silent. Special battalions now face the dangerous
task of gathering up the dead for mass burial. Captain Mackenzie is
a survivor of the war, but still its prisoner. He cannot return
home until his fallen comrades are recovered and laid to rest. His
task is upended when a gruesome discovery is made beneath the ruins
of a German strongpoint. Amy Vanneck's fiance is one soldier lost
amongst many, but she cannot accept that his body may never be
found. Defying convention, hardship, and impossible odds, she heads
to France, determined to discover what became of the man she loved.
It soon becomes clear that what Mackenzie has uncovered is a war
crime of inhuman savagery. As the truth leaches out, both he and
Amy are drawn into the hunt for a psychopath, one for whom the
atrocity at Two Storm Wood is not an end, but a beginning.
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The Third Death
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Murat Tuncel; Translated by Stuart Kline; Edited by Richard Holmes
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Winner of the BOA Short Fiction Prize Finalist for the the Big
Other Award for Fiction The Complete Writings of Art Smith, the
Bird Boy of Fort Wayne, Edited by Michael Martone is a Midwestern
mythology that celebrates facts, fiction, and the impermanence of
art. Inspired by the real-life pioneer of early aviation who
invented the art of skywriting, the brief stories in this
collection by "editor" Michael Martone follow the adventures of Art
Smith and his authorship in the sky. In the spirit of Kurt Vonnegut
and Hayao Miyazaki, The Complete Writings of Art Smith, the Bird
Boy of Fort Wayne, Edited by Michael Martone recreates the wonder
of the early flying machines as it reimagines the unwritten stories
we tell about the daredevils who flew them.
The stories of an American Indian sniper caught up in the Great War
and of his aunt, one of the last Cree Indians to live off the land,
are intertwined in a mesmerising journey as they travel home over
three days This beautiful, haunting novel begins as Niska is
reunited with her nephew, Xavier, after he returns from the horrors
of the First World War. As she slowly paddles her canoe on the
3-day journey to take him home, travelling through the stark but
stunning landscape of Northern Canada, their respective stories
emerge. Niska is the last Cree Indian woman living off the land in
Canada. She recalls her memories of growing up among her kinsfolk,
of trying to remain true to her ancestors and traditions in a
rapidly changing world. Xavier joined the war reluctantly at the
urging of his only friend, Elijah - a Cree boy raised in the
reservation schools. Elijah and Xavier honed their hunting skills
as snipers in the horrors of the trenches and the wastes of
No-man's land. But as the war continues, they react in very
different ways to the never-ending carnage around them. Niska
realises that in the aftermath of war, Xavier's very soul is dying
- but will the three day journey home be enough to help him find
hope again?
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