Eric
The Dark of Summer
- ISBN 13:
- 9781448207572
- author:
- Eric
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Bloomsbury Publishing
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2012
- Pages:
- 256
- Dimensions:
- 235mm / 154mm
- Genre:
- Historical
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
The Dark of Summer by Eric Linklater In the early years of the Second World War, a mysterious discovery on the Faroe Islands sets off a chain of events that will haunt its characters for a lifetime. A frozen corpse, a raging storm, and two drunken seamen are just the beginning of a tale that delves into the complexities of loyalty, guilt, and betrayal. As the story unfolds, the past and present become increasingly entwined, revealing a world of divided loyalties and the corrosive effects of memory. This is a deeply moving and thought-provoking novel that explores the human condition in the face of war and its aftermath.
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