White, Frank
There Was a Time
- ISBN 13:
- 9781473650435
- author:
- White, Frank
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Hodder & Stoughton General Division
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2018
- Pages:
- 352
- Dimensions:
- 19.6 x 12.8 x 2.4 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Historical Fiction, General,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
There Was a Time by Frank White Frank White's novel is a powerful portrayal of life in England during World War II. The story begins with the author himself, a 12-year-old schoolboy in Manchester, and follows him as he grows into adulthood and serves on a Royal Navy warship in the Indian Ocean. The book weaves together the stories of several individuals in a small Lincolnshire village, exploring their struggles and triumphs during this pivotal period. From the pub to the church, the author brings to life the community's experiences, revealing the passion, betrayal, intrigue, and suspense that defined this era. This edition includes a new Author's Note and additional illustrations by the author, offering a deeper understanding of White's vision and creative process.