Last Christmas in Paris: A Novel of World War I
by Hazel Gaynor, Heather Webb | Literature & Fiction |
ISBN: 0062562681 Global Overview for this book
ISBN: 0062562681 Global Overview for this book
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From the back cover:
Christmastime in Paris...
Thomas Harding travels to the City of Lights, a packet of cherished letters in hand...letters that tell a story of love and loss, friendship and family, and the innocent hopes of a generation devastated by war. As he reads the letters one more time, Tom is transported back to 1914 and the sunlit August day when Evie Elliott waves goodbye to him and her brother, Will as they head to the Western Front.
All believe the war will be over by Christmas when the trio plans to reunite and celebrate the holiday among the romantic cafes of Paris. But it is not to be. As months slip into years, Tom's and Evie's lives become bound together by the letters and telegrams, notes and stories that travel between them, from the front line in France to a quiet suburb in London. But as their friendship flourishes there is far more than words held between the pages of Tom's and Evie's letters.
Now, decades later, Tom finds himself once again in his beloved Paris, determined to fulfill a last promise and to lay to rest the ghosts of the past...but one final letter is waiting for him.
Christmastime in Paris...
Thomas Harding travels to the City of Lights, a packet of cherished letters in hand...letters that tell a story of love and loss, friendship and family, and the innocent hopes of a generation devastated by war. As he reads the letters one more time, Tom is transported back to 1914 and the sunlit August day when Evie Elliott waves goodbye to him and her brother, Will as they head to the Western Front.
All believe the war will be over by Christmas when the trio plans to reunite and celebrate the holiday among the romantic cafes of Paris. But it is not to be. As months slip into years, Tom's and Evie's lives become bound together by the letters and telegrams, notes and stories that travel between them, from the front line in France to a quiet suburb in London. But as their friendship flourishes there is far more than words held between the pages of Tom's and Evie's letters.
Now, decades later, Tom finds himself once again in his beloved Paris, determined to fulfill a last promise and to lay to rest the ghosts of the past...but one final letter is waiting for him.
The story is told through letters exchanged during WWI mostly between Tom and Evie, but also letters between them and others. It gives great insight into the war both in the trenches of France and on the home front in England. I have always enjoyed reading novels of this style, and this one was no exception.
Passing this one on to my sister, starrdust. Enjoy!
Received this book today from my sister, Maranlin. Thank you so much for sharing this one - - I know it will be one that I'll enjoy reading!
Starting to read this book today. I always look for Christmas-themed books to read in December and this one fits for the week leading up to Christmas.
Finished reading this book today. It was so well written by the two authors, Hazel Gaynor and Heather Webb, and through the format of letters portrayed the impact of World War I on individual people, bringing to life the agony and horror so many endured. Also clearly portrayed were the bravery and honour of all men and women who fought for freedom, as well as the depth of love and anguish felt by those left in England and those fighting the War in France and Europe. In these days of the COVID-19 virus, it was enlightening to see the impact of the Spanish Flu at the end of WWI.
