Curtis, Brodie
The Four Bells
- ISBN 13:
- 9781733783507
- author:
- Curtis, Brodie
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Westy Vistas Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2019
- Pages:
- 278
- Dimensions:
- 21.6 x 14 x 1.5 centimetres (0.3
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, General, Fiction & Literature,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
A poignant Christmas toast to the past is raised by Al Weldy at The Four Bells. It's 1931 and Al has returned home, his thoughts with his late comrade Eddie Beane. Behind the bar, he finds Maddy, Eddie's sister, who confides in him about her husband's experiences during the Great War. As they reminisce, Al shares stories of their time together, including a remarkable Christmas Truce on the battlefield. Maddy learns that Eddie found love with Therese, a Belgian refugee, but ultimately lost his life in the trenches. As Al and Maddy reconnect, old wounds are reopened, and they find themselves drawn to each other once more. This powerful story explores the lasting impact of war on those who fought it, and the redemptive power of human connection. A heart-wrenching tale of love, loss, and remembrance, The Four Bells is a moving portrayal of life after war.
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