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The White Roses

The White Roses

The White Roses

Mazi McBurnie

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Balboa Press AU
Año de edición:
2018
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Ficción histórica
ISBN:
9781504313841
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The book is about a family torn apart by the loss of four sons in the First World War and how they find happiness in their grief in different ways and with other people. Miranda is the main character. She is a strong, determined woman who achieves a great deal without family support initially. There are many interesting characters who assist in supporting the main character. There are twists and turns to delight readers on every page. The story is set in 19181920 when times were tough in Australia following the war, especially in small country towns. The white roses theme runs throughout the book as a symbol of hope and forgiveness.

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