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Books > Fiction > Genre fiction > War fiction > First World War fiction

The Long, Long Trail - War at Home, 1917 (Paperback): Cynthia Harrod-Eagles The Long, Long Trail - War at Home, 1917 (Paperback)
Cynthia Harrod-Eagles 1
R264 R241 Discovery Miles 2 410 Save R23 (9%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

In 1917 the Great War rages on, and for the Hunters, their friends and their servants the war is where they live now. David has returned from the Front a shadow of his former self; his sister Diana, newly married, copes with pregnancy alone, her husband at the Front. Aunt Laura, eager for challenge, goes to France with an ambulance; while Beattie struggles to manage war work and household, while racked with her secret guilt and a new threat of exposure. U-boat attacks face Britain with starvation, and with the worsening privation comes a new horror as Germany begins a lethal bombing campaign. But even in the darkest hours of war, new life and new hope can burgeon, with the promise that the future might still hold happiness for them all. The Long, Long Trail is the fourth book in the War at Home series by Cynthia Harrod-Eagles, author of the much-loved Morland Dynasty novels. Set against the real events of 1917, at home and on the front, this is a vivid and rich family drama featuring the Hunter family and their servants.

La Colline inspiree (French, Paperback): Maurice Barres La Colline inspiree (French, Paperback)
Maurice Barres
R339 Discovery Miles 3 390 Ships in 18 - 22 working days
El Pentateuco de Isaac (Spanish, Hardcover): Angel Wagenstein El Pentateuco de Isaac (Spanish, Hardcover)
Angel Wagenstein; Translated by Liliana Tabakova
R622 Discovery Miles 6 220 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
? ????? ??????? ? ???????? ??????? ??????k - ? ????? ??????? ? ???????? ??????? ??????k (Russian, Paperback): Anatoly Karpov В мирах коммуны и капитала Сборник расскаk - В мирах коммуны и капитала Сборник расскаk (Russian, Paperback)
Anatoly Karpov
R493 Discovery Miles 4 930 Ships in 18 - 22 working days
The Spy on Putney Bridge - A Mystery Novel of Espionage, Murder, and Betrayal in London (Paperback): David Fitz-Enz The Spy on Putney Bridge - A Mystery Novel of Espionage, Murder, and Betrayal in London (Paperback)
David Fitz-Enz
R833 Discovery Miles 8 330 Ships in 18 - 22 working days

In an aging mansion on the south side of London's Putney Bridge, an old woman confesses a secret to her grandson, just returned home from the battlefields of World War II. Charlotte Stetchworth has always appeared to be a proper Englishwoman, though with a lively background as a suffragette and European traveler. Now, her grandson Freddy learns a sinister secret, that Charlotte and her son Rolly-Freddy's father-were involved in a complex web of spying for the Germans starting in World War I. In this captivating novel by historian and Army veteran Colonel David Fitz-Enz, we follow Rolly throughout the European theater of World War I. Rags, as he is known to friends and colleagues, is assigned to the staff of Major General Avery Hilliard Hopewell, an inspector general for the British Army whose work takes him from the battlefields of France to Alexandria and Gallipoli and beyond. Rags' travels lead him to army hospitals, a mysterious father figure, a beautiful nurse wracked with grief, and Churchill's War Rooms. Along the way, he and Charlotte learn the art of spycraft and use any means necessary to keep their secret. But while Freddy is told his family's covert history, he begins to suspect that Charlotte has just scratched the surface. Beginning his own investigation, Freddy learns that there is much more to discover about the spy on Putney Bridge.

L'Hirondelle sous le toit (French, Paperback): Lucien Descaves L'Hirondelle sous le toit (French, Paperback)
Lucien Descaves
R377 R355 Discovery Miles 3 550 Save R22 (6%) Ships in 18 - 22 working days
The Soldier's Song (Paperback, On Demand): Alan Monaghan The Soldier's Song (Paperback, On Demand)
Alan Monaghan
R529 R499 Discovery Miles 4 990 Save R30 (6%) Ships in 18 - 22 working days

Dublin, 1914. As Ireland stands on the brink of political crisis, Europe plunges headlong into war. Among the thousands of Irishmen who volunteer to fight for the British Army is Stephen Ryan, a gifted young maths scholar whose working class background has marked him out as a misfit among his wealthy fellow students. Sent to fight in Turkey, he looks forward to the great adventure, unaware of the growing unrest back home in Ireland. His romantic notions of war are soon shattered and he is forced to wonder where his loyalties lie, on his return to a Dublin poised for rebellion in 1916 and a brother fighting for the rebels. Everything has changed utterly, and in a world gone mad his only hope is his growing friendship with the brilliant and enigmatic Lillian Bryce. The Soldier's Song is a poignant and deeply moving novel, a tribute to the durability of the human soul.

Richer Dust (Paperback): Hope Stanton Hope, Stanton Hope Richer Dust (Paperback)
Hope Stanton Hope, Stanton Hope
R529 Discovery Miles 5 290 Ships in 18 - 22 working days
Frontline Nurses - A gripping and emotional wartime saga (Paperback): Holly Green Frontline Nurses - A gripping and emotional wartime saga (Paperback)
Holly Green 1
R479 R432 Discovery Miles 4 320 Save R47 (10%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

Can she follow her heart while doing her duty? A heartwarming saga following nurses during the First World War. Perfect for fans of Donna Douglas's A Nightingale Christmas Promise, Lizzie Page's The War Nurses and Margaret Dickinson's The Poppy Girls. After training with the First Aid Nursing Yeomanry, Leonora Malham Brown sets off to Europe with her new friend, Victoria, determined to do her bit for the war effort. The battlefield is a difficult place for a woman so Leonora cuts her hair short and swaps her skirts for trousers in order to better cope with the demanding duties of a frontline nurse. But concealing her true identity becomes more complicated when she meets the dashing Colonel Malkovic. Torn between keeping her secret and their blossoming friendship, Leonora must choose between her duty and her heart... A moving emotional wartime saga about brave nurses on the battlefield, based on an amazing true story. ________________________________ Make sure you've read all the books in the Frontline Nurses series: 1. Frontline Nurses 2. Frontline Nurses On Duty 3. Secrets of the Frontline Nurses And don't miss Holly Green's new series set in a Liverpool Workhouse: 1. Workhouse Orphans 2. Workhouse Angel 3. Workhouse Nightingale 4. Workhouse Girl

In this Foreign Land - winner of the RNA Joan Hessayon award 2022 (Paperback): Suzie Hull In this Foreign Land - winner of the RNA Joan Hessayon award 2022 (Paperback)
Suzie Hull
R990 Discovery Miles 9 900 Ships in 18 - 22 working days

'A gripping story of love and loss, rich in period detail. I loved it!' Clare Marchant 'I beg of you this one thing - that if I should perish here, in this foreign land, that you will look after her.' March, 1914. When talented artist Isobel embarks on a journey to Egypt, it's to reunite her best friend Alice with her husband, Wilfred - and to use the stunning sights of Cairo as inspiration for her own paintings. A whirlwind romance was the last thing she expected, but when Isobel meets Wilfred's handsome brother, Edward, neither can deny the strong connection between them - especially when unexpected tragedy strikes, leaving them all reeling. Just as they get to grips with their grief, WW1 erupts, and the lovers are forced to separate. They promise to meet again in London. But when Edward is listed as 'missing - presumed dead' only weeks after landing in France, Isobel is devastated, unmarried and on the brink of ruin. She has only one way to save her honour... but it means betraying the love she holds so dear. A heartrending and thrilling WW1 romance, In This Foreign Land is the stunning new debut from Suzie Hull, for fans of Kate Hewitt, Shirley Dickson and Kate Eastham. Readers are loving In this Foreign Land 'Vivid, vibrant and beautiful!' 5* 'A heartwrenchingly good read' 5* 'What a gorgeous debut!' 5* 'Beautiful love story' 5* ' A really enjoyable and engaging book with a storyline full of twists and turns' 5* 'Breathtaking' 5* 'Love love loved it!' 5* 'What a great read and my favourite era too ... an evocative tale of love and loss. And the settings - just wonderful. More please!' 5*

The Victors (Paperback): Max Hennessy The Victors (Paperback)
Max Hennessy
R367 R331 Discovery Miles 3 310 Save R36 (10%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

Martin Falconer had one big anxiety: would they let him fly again?Grounded in England at the beginning of 1918, it was a struggle, for escaped prisoners of war weren't generally allowed to return to the front, but Martin pestered the authorities and, at last, found himself back in France. But the character of the war was changing. Everyone had suddenly become efficiency-conscious, and the freedom of choice which he had valued so much in his life as a pilot was disappearing. Martin had to settle down to the grim, monotonous business that aerial warfare had now become. It was work that took a terrible toll on the nerves, even of someone as young and strong as he was. He longed to be able to solve the problem, and for the war to be over, so that he could start to find out what he really wanted from life. A gripping story, totally convincing in its portrayal of the ordeals and rewards of flying in the First World War, for fans of Alexander Fullerton and W. E. Johns.

The Pull of the Stars (Standard format, CD): Emma Donoghue The Pull of the Stars (Standard format, CD)
Emma Donoghue; Read by Emma Lowe
R959 R638 Discovery Miles 6 380 Save R321 (33%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days
The Housekeeper's Daughter (Paperback): Rosie Meddon The Housekeeper's Daughter (Paperback)
Rosie Meddon
R314 R285 Discovery Miles 2 850 Save R29 (9%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

A story of family, secrets and love set in the beautiful Devonshire countryside at Woodicombe House.Kate Bratton dreams of more. It's 1914, and her life is mapped out ahead of her: continue working as a maid in the beautiful Woodicombe House, settle down with Luke the gardener and, of course, start a family. Desperate to run away in search of adventure, Kate's plans are curtailed by the arrival of the Russell family at Woodicombe House. Tasked with becoming a ladies-maid for their daughter, Naomi, Kate gets a glimpse of the other side of life. Little does she know that all families have secrets, no matter their standing. Will Kate return to the safety of her life before the Russell's departure? Or will the handsome Ned Russell turn her head? The Woodicombe House Sagas The Housekeer's Daughter A Wife's War The Soldier's Return Praise for The Housekeeper's Daughter: 'I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book and found the story to flow well. There were many twists and turns that built up to the final conclusion. Very enjoyable and definitely recommended' 5* Reader review

The Professionals (Paperback): Max Hennessy The Professionals (Paperback)
Max Hennessy
R280 Discovery Miles 2 800 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

To swing the tide of the war, he must take to the air once again.It was 1916. The First World War had still two years to run. Martin Falconer, at eighteen an experienced pilot with service in France to his credit, was kicking his heels in England, awaiting another posting to the Front. Throughout the spring he watched the progress of the war, especially the war in the air, acknowledging to himself the German's superiority. Their machines were better, and they had produced the war's best-known hero of the air, the Red Baron. British machines were poor, morale was low, and the odds were stacked against them. Finally, at the beginning of April, Martin was sent again to France - but this was the month that became known as Bloody April, when a pilot's life-expectancy was two weeks, and Martin found himself in a unit demoralised and ill-managed. John Harris's sombre picture of Britain at war is as compelling as only the truth can be, perfect for fans of W. E. Johns, Alexander Fullerton and David Black.

La octava vida (para Brilka) / The Eighth Life (for Brilka) (Spanish, Paperback): Nino Haratischwili La octava vida (para Brilka) / The Eighth Life (for Brilka) (Spanish, Paperback)
Nino Haratischwili
R979 Discovery Miles 9 790 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
A Perfect Explanation (Large print, Hardcover, Large type / large print edition): Eleanor Anstruther A Perfect Explanation (Large print, Hardcover, Large type / large print edition)
Eleanor Anstruther
R683 Discovery Miles 6 830 Out of stock
Dear Miss Kopp (Large print, Hardcover, Large type / large print edition): Amy Stewart Dear Miss Kopp (Large print, Hardcover, Large type / large print edition)
Amy Stewart
R922 Discovery Miles 9 220 Out of stock
Love in a Time of War (Standard format, CD): Adrienne Chinn Love in a Time of War (Standard format, CD)
Adrienne Chinn; Read by Ruth Sillers
R1,095 R848 Discovery Miles 8 480 Save R247 (23%) Out of stock
Love in a Time of War (Standard format, CD, Library Edition): Adrienne Chinn Love in a Time of War (Standard format, CD, Library Edition)
Adrienne Chinn; Read by Ruth Sillers
R1,637 R1,233 Discovery Miles 12 330 Save R404 (25%) Out of stock
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