Barrow, Judith
Pattern of Shadows
- ISBN 13:
- 9781906784058
- author:
- Barrow, Judith
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- HONNO WELSH WOMENS PRESS
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2010
- Pages:
- 352
- Dimensions:
- 19 x 12.6 x 2.6 cm
- Genre:
- Contemporary Fiction
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Mary's life as a nurse at a Lancashire POW camp is marked by difficult but fulfilling work. However, her personal life becomes complicated when she meets Frank, a guard who has been watching her for weeks. Despite initial intentions to end things with Frank, Mary finds herself in a precarious situation when he discovers her secret affair with one of the German doctors. Frank's actions threaten not only Mary's happiness but also her very existence. As tensions rise, Mary must confront the consequences of her choices and face the danger that now surrounds her. This gripping story explores the complexities of love, loyalty, and survival in a time of war. Set against the backdrop of World War II, Pattern of Shadows is a tense and emotional tale of one woman's struggle to maintain control in a world turned upside down.