MacManus, James
Ike and Kay
- ISBN 13:
- 9780715652954
- author:
- MacManus, James
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Duckworth
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2019
- Pages:
- 352
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.9 centimetres
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, War & Military, Fiction & Literature,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 6 working days
Description
Ike and Kay by James MacManus is a historical novel based on the true story of a secret love affair during World War II. In 1942, General Ike Eisenhower's mission to London takes an unexpected turn when he chooses ambulance driver Kay Summersby as his aide. As they embark on the North African campaign against Rommel and the war in Europe, their relationship blossoms amidst the chaos. However, their love is threatened by the weight of duty, sacrifice, and scandal. Rumours of Ike's infidelity reach Washington and threaten to tear them apart. Against the backdrop of one of the most tumultuous periods of the twentieth century, MacManus weaves a tale of wartime romance, heartbreak, and the human cost of war. Set against the gritty reality of war-torn London, this novel explores the complexities of love, loyalty, and duty in the face of adversity.