Turnham, Peter J.
None Stood Taller (None Stood Taller)
- ISBN 13:
- 9781916097957
- author:
- Turnham, Peter J.
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- P&C Turnham
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2021
- Pages:
- 442
- Dimensions:
- 20.3 x 12.7 x 2.5 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Historical Fiction, World War II,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
None Stood Taller is a heart-wrenching love story set against the backdrop of World War Two. Against the odds, two people from different worlds come together, united by their work for the Special Operations Executive (SOE), a secret intelligence agency. Their contributions to the D-Day landings are immense, but the social divide between them threatens to tear them apart.
The story follows Lily, a young woman from the East End of London, and Edward, the Earl of Middlebourne, as they navigate the challenges of war and their own feelings for each other. Against the backdrop of the London Blitz and the war's progression, their journey takes them to the highest echelons of British wartime society.
Based on the true stories of women who worked for the SOE during World War Two, this novel is a powerful tribute to their bravery and sacrifice. With its rich historical context and compelling characters, None Stood Taller is a worthwhile read for anyone interested in the history of World War Two and the women who played a crucial role in the war effort.
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