Quinn, Anthony
The Rescue Man
- ISBN 13:
- 9780099531937
- author:
- Quinn, Anthony
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Vintage
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2010
- Pages:
- 416
- Dimensions:
- 19.6 x 13 x 3 cm
- Genre:
- Modern & contemporary fiction (post c 1945)
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
Liverpool in 1939 was a city on edge. Tom Baines, a historian working on a study of its past architecture, found himself increasingly distracted by the growing threat from Europe. His friendship with Richard, a young photographer, and his wife Bella, added to the turmoil. As the bombings began, Tom joined up as a 'rescue man', retrieving those injured in the ruins. This role proved to be a turning point for Tom, leading him into a very different kind of danger. A love affair soon followed, but one that would put everything at risk. The story is a powerful exploration of love, loss and survival during wartime. Set against the backdrop of Liverpool's experiences during World War II, this novel offers a gripping portrayal of life in a city under siege.