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The Darkest Hour by Barbara Erskine (view source)
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In the summer of 1940, at the start of the Battle of Britain, Evie Lucas has two things on her mind. She paints pictures of the war and she has fallen in love with Tony, a young pilot.
Seventy years later, Lucy, an art historian, begins a study into Evie’s life. Lucy is recently widowed and hopes to find solace in the engrossing project. Instead, she finds secrets that people have been working hard to protect for over half a century – and her discoveries have a profound impact on her own life.
Although this is a sizeable novel, it flows well and is very absorbing. It evokes past and present extremely well and boasts a cast of well-rounded characters. The period is also beautifully described without being overwhelming; you don’t need to have a particular fascination with or knowledge of the Battle of Britain to enjoy this work. Overall, this is a well written an engaging novel which will appeal to many types of reader.
If you liked this book you might enjoy [[The English Girl by Margaret Leroy]]. You might also enjoy [[A Good War by Patrick Bishop]].
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