After the War, Anita Frank
After the War, Anita Frank
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After the War

Author: Anita Frank

Narrator: Katy Sobey

Unabridged: 13 hr 6 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: HQ

Published: 07/21/2022


Synopsis

Gwen’s war is over, but her greatest battle is about to begin. ‘An engaging story of secrets, sacrifice and the persistence of love’ ‘An enticing slant on wartime life’ Mandy Robotham May, 1945. When bells ring out for Victory in Europe, young wife and mother Gwen wonders if her world is about to change. Six years ago, she married Jack – not out of love, but to keep a secret. On their wedding night, hoping to atone for events in his past, Jack promised he would leave for the war the following day and never return. But Jack is coming home, unable to keep the promise he so faithfully made, and full of hope that he may at last win a place in Gwen’s life and her heart. As events of the past return to haunt them, threatening all they hold dear, Jack and Gwen find themselves facing their greatest battle yet. To win, they will have to stand together and fight as one. In this sweeping historical story with huge heart, Anita Frank weaves a glorious tale of love and loss, secrets and promises. Fans of and will love this utterly heart-breaking novel. Praise for : ‘A truly wonderful novel, so beautifully written and with an engrossing plot’ ‘Draws you in with a deeply held secret so that just when you think it should all be over, it’s really just beginning – an enticing slant on wartime life’ ‘Set during WWII, Anita Frank weaves a beautiful and poignant love story that tugged at my heartstrings’ ‘An engrossing story of loss, betrayal and love on the farming home front during WWII’ ‘Beautiful, atmospheric writing and masterful storytelling’ ‘A more modern take on ’ ‘Utterly gripping. It wrapped me in its spell from the first page to the last’ ‘A love poem to a lost agricultural way of life’ ‘A beautiful tale of love, loss and survival’

Reviews

Goodreads review by Karren

All over England the church bells are ringing on the 8th of May 1945, the war in Europe is over and people are celebrating. Gwen Ellison feels confused and apprehensive, she’s spent the last six years running her fathers farm in Berkshire, with the help of her land girl Nora, housekeeper Muriel and......more

Goodreads review by Lynne

This is not your ordinary WWII novel. In fact, it's not really set during the war--mostly before and at the very tail end, a dual-time story. Jack and Gwen are married--kind of. He loves her but she married him to give her child a name. The writing is lush. I am drawn into the story despite the fact......more

Goodreads review by Jan

This was really good. I read a lot of WWII fiction, but this one was a bit different. It revolved more around life after Jack came back home: farming, working, the hope of a family. Well written, I will read more of this author. Recommend!......more


Quotes

Praise for After the War: ‘An engaging story of secrets, sacrifice and the persistence of love’ ‘I loved every minute … a truly wonderful novel, so beautifully written and with an engrossing plot … From now on, Anita will be a must-read author for me’ Jill Mansell, bestselling author of ‘Draws you in with a deeply held secret so that just when you think it should all be over, it’s really just beginning – an enticing slant on wartime life’ Mandy Robotham, bestselling author of ‘Set during WWII, Anita Frank weaves a beautiful and poignant love story that tugged at my heartstrings’ Jenny Quintana, author of ‘An engrossing story of loss, betrayal and love on the farming home front during WWII … that immerses the reader in the struggles of women in wartime and the traumas of the men who returned’ Carolyn Kirby, author of ‘Beautiful, atmospheric writing and masterful storytelling’ Jenny Ashcroft, author of ‘A more modern take on ’ Historical Novel Society, Editor’s Pick ‘Utterly gripping. It wrapped me in its spell from the first page to the last. Anita Frank is a beautiful writer and a wonderful storyteller’ Iona Grey, author of ‘A page-turner crafted with care and respect. A love poem to a lost agricultural way of life’ Caroline Scott, author of ‘A beautiful tale of love, loss and survival … with characters that live on well after the last page’ Fíona Scarlett, author of ‘A gripping, achingly romantic wartime drama’ Samantha King, author of ‘A tribute to the ordinary working lives of extraordinary people before, during and after WWII’ Claire Dyer, author of