Johnston, Flora

The Paris Peacemakers: The Powerful Tale of Love and Loss in the Aftermath of World War One

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ISBN 13:
9780749031329
author:
Johnston, Flora
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Allison & Busby
language:
English
Publication Year:
2025
Pages:
416
Dimensions:
12.9 x 19.7 x 2.7 centimetres (0
Genre:
Fiction & Literature, Historical Fiction, General,
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 4 working days
£10.14

Description

The Paris Peacemakers: A Powerful Tale of Love and Loss in the Aftermath of World War One by Flora Johnston. In the aftermath of World War I, the fragile negotiations of the International Peace Conference set the stage for a new era. For Stella Rutherford, typist at the conference, the city of Paris holds a mix of glamour and devastation. Her grief over the loss of her brother Jack is overwhelming, but she throws herself into her work to escape it. Meanwhile, Corran, Stella's sister, finds a way to cope with her emotions by teaching the troops in France, gaining valuable insight into their experiences. Rob Campbell, a Scottish rugby player who lost his life on the front line, struggles to come to terms with the trauma he witnessed as a surgeon. The Paris Peacemakers follows the stories of three Scots as they attempt to rebuild their lives amidst the tumultuous rebuilding of Europe. This book is a powerful exploration of love, loss, and resilience in the face of war's devastating impact on individuals and communities.

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