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Books > Fiction > Genre fiction > War fiction > First World War fiction
From the bestselling author of The Shop Girls of Harpers and The
Mulberry Lane Series. Oxford St, London, 1913. The shop girls of
Harpers Emporium on Oxford Street are happy in their work and their
lives are moving on at quite a pace. United by the suffragette
cause and now living under one roof, some will find love and
marriage whilst others experience heartache and tears. Harpers is
the bond that holds them together, bringing strength through
hardship and pain and friendship and love. A heart-warming saga
following the lives, loves and losses of the Harpers Girls. Perfect
for fans of Nadine Dorries, Pam Howes and Dilly Court. What readers
are saying about Love and Marriage at Harpers:'It was so nice to
catch up with the Harpers girls. I love that not only can I get
lost in their daily lives, loves and losses but the fact I learn a
little history along the way. I can't wait for the next one' 'A
thoroughly enjoyable read.' 'Another cracking read from Rosie
Clarke... I heartily recommend that you read her books.' 'I love
Rosie Clarke's books and this, the second in the Harpers Girls
series did not disappoint.' 'I didn't want the book to end.' 'I
can't wait to read the next book in the series.' 'A delightful
addictive read.' 'Best book I have read in a while' 'Love and
Marriage at Harpers is a charming historical novel' 'A wonderfully
written tale of friendship, romance and the ties that bind' 'I felt
as though I had been reunited with old friends' 'Exactly what I
expected from this talented author: a wonderful second book in
series!' 'An extremely enjoyable read and can't wait to get the
next book!'
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Escapes
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Vic Dimartino
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Discovery Miles 4 080
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Beau Geste
(Paperback)
P.C. Wren, Percival Christopher Wren
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As part of their project in commemoration of the Armistice which
ended the First World War, the children of present day Caerleon in
S Wales imagined the letters and poems they might have written to
and from the Front during the war. Both primary schools, Charles
Williams Church in Wales School and The Lodge Primary School, spent
the 2018 summer term learning about life both at home and at the
Front. In collaboration with Caerleon Remembers, which is
co-ordinating the Remembrance Day events, 150 children were asked
to try to compose letters and poems to imaginary WW1 servicemen
fighting amongst the bomb craters, barbed wire and mud filled
trenches of Flanders, sending the soldiers messages of hope and
telling them about life back home in peaceful Caerleon. Some wrote
letters to fathers at the Front, some chose to write home to
families from the Front. Others wrote poems about the war, and many
chose to illustrate their imaginings. Caerleon Remembers decided to
include all contributions, in order to show the depth of knowledge
these children have taken in about life in the trenches and at
home. The result is this deeply moving book. As both Head Teachers
say, `Fortunately, the children of Caerleon have not experienced
the effects of war first-hand and we pray that this remains so. For
our children, war and conflict is often confined to books and
screens; it is something that happens elsewhere and it is something
that only affects adults. This project has allowed our children to
begin to understand that war, both in the past and present, affects
all people everywhere, including the young, and that its legacy has
long-lasting consequences. As imagined letters to and from the
front were drafted, our children began to better appreciate the
emotional cost of war, the love of family and the sanctity of
peace. We would like to thank Caerleon Remembers for giving us this
opportunity.'
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