Acts of Love and War
A nation torn apart by war. One woman steps into the crossfire.
$31.39
- Paperback
416 pages
- Release Date
31 October 2023
Summary
A captivating and heart-breaking story about a young English woman during the Spanish Civil War and a love that transcends the horror of war.
A heartrending tale of love and courage, following three young British volunteers in the brutal Spanish Civil War. Lucy has grown up next door to brothers Jamie and Tom, who are rivals for her affection. But it is 1936, and Tom decides he must travel to Spain to fight. He is quickly followed by Jamie who, much to Lucy’s despair, is on the opposi…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781529160451 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1529160456 |
| Author: | Maggie Brookes |
| Publisher: | Cornerstone |
| Imprint: | Penguin |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 416 |
| Release Date: | 31 October 2023 |
| Weight: | 287g |
| Dimensions: | 198mm x 129mm x 25mm |
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About The Author
Maggie Brookes
Maggie Brookes is an ex-journalist and BBC TV historical documentary producer, turned novelist and poet. She relishes uncovering stories about the strength of women and the power of friendship and love in the most terrible of circumstances. Acts of Love and War is about love and courage in the brutal Spanish civil war. The Prisoner’s Wife - based on an extraordinary true story of WW2 - was published around the world in 2020. Maggie taught Creative Writing at Middlesex University for thirty years and has had six poetry collections published under the name Maggie Butt.
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