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Synopsis
This is a story of a family, young love and betrayal, and the tragedy of war. The story revolves round 3 cousins; an English boy, a German boy and a Dutch girl, and their upbringing between the wars. The boys' affection for each other is intense, but, as they mature, their natural desire for the love of a girl enters their lives. During the summer of 1932, when the 3 cousins are on holiday at their grandparent's country house near the small town of Grave in Brabant, an incident occurs that will have tragic repercussions on their lives during the Second World War, when each are serving their country.
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About the Author
The author was born in Brighton, and, after 3 years at a small private school, attended the Brighton, Hove and Sussex Grammar School. He is married to Rita, to whom the book is dedicated, and has 3 children. He has lived and worked in Brighton all his life. He has a connection with Somerset and especially the area in the vicinity of Clevedon Court - the large fictional estate in Somerset is based on this house. His interest with both World Wars, the Hitler Youth Organisations and a visit to the small town of Grave in Holland, where the climax of this story takes place, has been a valuable asset in the creation of this novel.
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- PublisherAuthorhouse
- ISBN 10 1496980026
- ISBN 13 9781496980021
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages476
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