Les Ruines paints a picture of life in southwest France during the
dark years of the German occupation towards the end of the Second
World War. Almost seventy years later, a young woman stumbles on a
mystery from that period and embarks on a mission to seek the
truth. Her quest takes her on a journey of revelation about the
chaotic weeks that led to the fragmented liberation of France. With
her marriage falling apart, she invites a close friend to accompany
her, leaving her husband at home. The two women encounter a strange
atmosphere of reticence amongst local inhabitants as they uncover
evidence of grim secrets buried in the ruins of a former fortress
and chateau. Her obsessive investigation brings her into contact
with Marcel, a former member of the maquis. His reticence to
discuss his own involvement leads her to delve deeper into the
past. As she learns about the terrifying exploits of the Das Reich
2nd Panzer Division during its march from Montauban to Normandy,
dark secrets begin to emerge. On her return to England, her
personal life continues to unravel causing her domestic situation
to reach crisis point. As the mystery in France appears about to be
resolved, tragedy strikes.
General
Imprint: |
RealTime Publishing
|
Country of origin: |
Ireland |
Release date: |
2012 |
First published: |
2012 |
Authors: |
James R. Vance
|
Dimensions: |
229 x 152 x 15mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback - Trade
|
Pages: |
268 |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-84961-147-3 |
Categories: |
Books >
Fiction >
Genre fiction >
Historical fiction
|
LSN: |
1-84961-147-5 |
Barcode: |
9781849611473 |
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