Name: The Return
Author: Anita Frank
ISBN: 9780008341299

The Return

Anita Frank

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Author Description

Gwen's war is over, but her greatest battle is about to begin. 'An engaging story of secrets, sacrifice and the persistence of love' Sunday Times 'A truly wonderful novel' Jill Mansell 'An enticing slant on wartime life' Mandy Robotham 'A beautiful and poignant love story' Jenny Quintana From the author of The Lost Ones, a mesmerising gothic novel which was shortlisted for the Goldsboro Books Glass Bell Award and the Historical Writers' Association Debut Crown Award... May, 1945. When bells ring out for Victory in Europe, young wife and mother Gwen wonders if her world is about to change.Six years ago, on their wedding night, her husband Jack promised he would leave for the war and never return. But Jack is coming home, unable to keep the promise he so faithfully made, and full of hope that he may at last win a place in Gwen's life and her heart. As events of the past return to haunt them, threatening all they hold dear, Jack and Gwen find themselves facing their greatest battle yet.To win, they will have to stand together and fight as one. In this sweeping historical story with huge heart, Anita Frank weaves a glorious tale of love and loss, secrets and promises. Praise for The Return: 'An engaging story of secrets, sacrifice and the persistence of love' Sunday Times 'A truly wonderful novel, so beautifully written and with an engrossing plot' Jill Mansell 'Draws you in with a deeply held secret so that just when you think it should all be over, it's really just beginning - an enticing slant on wartime life' Mandy Robotham 'Set during WWII, Anita Frank weaves a beautiful and poignant love story that tugged at my heartstrings' Jenny Quintana 'An engrossing story of loss, betrayal and love on the farming home front' Carolyn Kirby 'Beautiful, atmospheric writing and masterful storytelling' Jenny Ashcroft 'A more modern take on Far from the Madding Crowd' Historical Novel Society, Editors' Choice 'Utterly gripping' Iona Grey 'A love poem to a lost agricultural way of life' Caroline S

Menrva's Summary

THE PULSE

Gwen's greatest battle begins as the war ends, forcing her to confront the return of her husband and the secrets of their past. Six years after Jack promised to leave and never return on their wedding night, he is coming home, unable to keep that vow. Gwen, a young wife and mother, faces the challenge of rebuilding her life and relationship with Jack, who hopes to finally win a place in her life and heart. As past events resurface to threaten their future, they must stand together to overcome their greatest challenge.

INSIDE THE PAGES

Set in May 1945, as Victory in Europe is declared.
Explores the complexities of a marriage strained by war and unspoken promises.
Features a farming home front setting.
Weaves a tale of love, loss, secrets, and sacrifice.
Presents a modern take on 'Far from the Madding Crowd'.
Highlights the persistence of love amidst hardship.
The narrative focuses on Gwen and Jack's struggle to reconcile their past and present.

THE COLLECTIVE ECHO

The novel has been praised for its engaging story of secrets, sacrifice, and the persistence of love, with reviewers highlighting its beautiful and poignant portrayal of a love story. Critics have noted its enticing slant on wartime life and its engrossing plot, drawing readers in with a deeply held secret. The writing is described as beautiful and atmospheric, with masterful storytelling that captures a lost agricultural way of life. The book is considered a more modern take on 'Far from the Madding Crowd' and is utterly gripping.

Page Count:
480

Publication Date:
2022-08-04

Publisher:
HarperCollins Publishers Limited

ISBN-10:
000834129X

ISBN-13:
9780008341299

Romance

Historical Fiction

Literary Fiction

20th Century

World War

Fiction

Historical