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Two wonderfully heart-warming novels, available together for the first time, from the best-selling author of London Belles and As Time Goes By.My Sweet Valentine is an emotional portrayal of the lives of four women in wartime London.Tilly, Dulcie, Agnes and Sally are each making their own contribution to the Home Front. But the London of 1941 is a treacherous place, especially for the tender-hearted. As Valentine’s Day approaches, the perils of war threaten life as they know it and all matters of the heart.Where the Heart is tells the compelling drama of the Campion family, struggling to stay together as World War II rages over Liverpool.Lou Campion has joined the WAAFs, against the wishes of her parents and twin sister Sasha. Katie's plans for the future are dashed, Fran's young husband is close to death and Bella's impossible passion has to remain a secret. Yet even in the darkest hour there is hope – while their city is crumbling, the Campion’s pride is intact.
The lives of women in wartime London and Liverpool are tested by the encroaching perils of conflict and the complexities of their personal attachments. As the Home Front demands sacrifice, the protagonists navigate the physical dangers of a city under siege while attempting to maintain their emotional stability. The narrative framework utilizes a multi-perspective approach to track the disparate experiences of these women, highlighting the tension between their individual desires and the collective struggle for survival. Each character faces distinct obstacles, from the threat of separation to the burden of secret passions, all set against the backdrop of a crumbling society.
This collection presents a character-driven look at the domestic realities of the Second World War through the lens of popular historical fiction. The narrative style emphasizes the emotional endurance of its protagonists, focusing on how personal identity is maintained when external circumstances are volatile. Readers often find the author's approach to period detail to be accessible, prioritizing the human experience over the technicalities of military history. The work functions as a study of community and family bonds, suggesting that the strength of the home front is as vital as the efforts on the battlefield. The pacing remains steady, allowing for the development of multiple character arcs within the constraints of the wartime timeline.
Page Count:
618
Publication Date:
2013-01-01
Publisher:
HarperCollins
ISBN-10:
000751848X
ISBN-13:
9780007518487
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