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The breathtaking new novel from the multi-award-winning author of THE OTHER HAND. `A cracker` Stylist, 10 Exciting Books in 2016 `His best book to date` Esquire, 10 best novels of 2016 Guardian Literary Highlight of 2016 Independent Best Book to read in 2016 Irish News Top Picks for 2016 Washington Post 20 Books We Can`t Wait to Read in 2016 When war is declared, Mary North leaves finishing school unfinished, goes straight to the War Office, and signs up. Tom Shaw decides to give it a miss - until his flatmate Alistair unexpectedly enlists, and the conflict can no longer be avoided. Young, bright and brave, Mary is certain she`d be a marvelous spy. When she is - bewilderingly - made a teacher, she instead finds herself defying prejudice to protect the children her country would
rather forget. Tom, meanwhile, finds that he will do anything for Mary. And when Mary and Alistair meet, it is love, as well as war, that will test them in ways they could not have imagined, entangling three lives in violence and passion, friendship and deception, inexorably shaping their hopes and dreams.In a powerful combination of both humour and heartbreak, this dazzling novel weaves little-known history, and a perfect love story, through the vast sweep of the Second World War - daring us to understand that, against the great theatre of world events, it is the intimate losses, the small battles, the daily human triumphs, that change us most.
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The breathtaking new novel from the multi-award-winning author of THE OTHER H&. `A cracker` Stylist, 10 Exciting Books in 2016 ` His best book to date` Esquire, 10 best novels of 2016 Guardian Literary Highlight of 2016 Independent Best Book to read in 2016 Irish News Top Picks for 2016 Washington Post 20 Books We Can`t Wait to Read in 2016 When war is declared, Mary North leaves finishing school unfinished, goes straight to the War Office, & signs up. Tom Shaw decides to give it a miss
- until his flatmate Alistair unexpectedly enlists, & the conflict can no longer be avoided. Young, bright & brave, Mary is certain she`d be a marvelous spy. When she is
- bewilderingly
- made a teacher, she instead finds herself defying prejudice to protect the children her country would rather forget. Tom, meanwhile, finds that he will do anything for Mary. & when Mary & Alistair meet, it is love, as well as war, that will test them in ways they could not have imagined, entangling three lives in violence & passion, friendship & deception, inexorably shaping their hopes & dreams. In a powerful combination of both humour & heartbreak, this dazzling novel weaves little-known history, & a perfect love story, through the vast sweep of the Second World War
- daring us to understand that, against the great theatre of world events, it is the intimate losses, the small battles, the daily human triumphs, that change us most.

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Stanfords
Stanfords was established in 1853 and opened their iconic Covent Garden flagship store in 1901. They have become the top retailer of maps, travel books and accessories in the UK and arguably offer the largest selection of maps and travel books worldwide. Famous names such as Captain Robert Falcon Scott, Ranulph Fiennes and Michael Palin have purchased from Stanfords. They now have a shop in Bristol and both stores together with other venues operate a calendar of events including talks, book signings and exhibitions. As a specialist map retailer, the map selection is comprehensive and includes road maps, street maps and walking maps from worldwide destinations, as well as a selection of world atlases and wall maps. Books include travel guides and travel literature. Stanfords also stock globes, from miniatures made of blue marble to magnificent floor-standing globes. The website features a selection of interesting articles on travel topics.
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