Bragg, Melvyn

The Soldier's Return (Sceptre 21's)

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ISBN 13:: 9780340936306
author:: Bragg, Melvyn
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Sceptre
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2006
Pages:: 384
Dimensions:: 130mm X 196mm
Genre:: Modern fiction
Condition:: New
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Sam Richardson's return to Wigton in 1946 is a poignant moment of transition. The war has changed him profoundly, broadening his horizons but also leaving him with traumatic memories. As he struggles to adjust, the bonds of loyalty and love are stretched to breaking point. The town itself remains largely unchanged, yet the war has altered its inhabitants in profound ways. Sam's six-year-old son now barely remembers him, while his wife has gained a sense of independence from her wartime jobs. This taut and moving novel explores the complexities of family life in the aftermath of conflict. A powerful exploration of the human cost of war, The Soldier's Return is a deeply moving portrayal of love, loyalty, and the struggle to rebuild.

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