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The Autumn of the Ace

By Louis de Bernieres

The Autumn of the Ace Contemporary literature

The Autumn of the Ace

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Louis de Bernières is the master of historical fiction which makes you both laugh and cry. This book follows an unforgettable family after the Second World War. Daniel Pitt has seen a lot of action. He was an RAF fighter in the First World War and an espionage agent for the SOE in the Second. Now the conflicts he faces are closer to home. Daniel and Rosie's marriage has fractured beyond repair and Daniel's relationship with their son, Bertie, has been a failure since Bertie was a small boy. But after his brother Archie's death, Daniel is keen for new perspectives. He first travels to Peshawar to bury Archie in the place he loved best, and then finds himself in Canada, avoiding his family and friends back in England. But some bonds are hard to break. Daniel and Bertie's different experiences of war, although devastating, also bring with them the opportunity for the two to reconnect. If only they can find a way to move on from the past. Louis de Bernieres' new novel is a moving account of an extraordinary life in extraordinary times. Daniel is a flawed but captivating hero, and this coming-of-old-age story illuminates both the effect of two World Wars on a generation and the irrepressible spirit and love that can connect families despite great obstacles.
Product details
Binding:
Paperback
Edition:
1
Number of Pages:
336
Release Date:
2020-11-05
Publication Date:
2020-11-05
Publisher:
Harvill Secker
Languages:
Published: English, Original: English
ISBN10:
1787301346
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:
[email protected]
Weight:
406 g
Height:
23.3 cm
Width:
15.2 cm
Thickness:
2.5 cm
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