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Book Synopsis: GMA BUZZ PICK • INTERNATIONAL BEST SELLER AND AWARD WINNER • A haunting, virtuosic debut novel about two young men who fall in love during World War I • “Will live in your mind long after you’ve closed the final pages.” —Maggie O’Farrell, best-selling author of Hamnet and The Marriage Portrait
“In Memoriam is the story of a great tragedy, but it is also a moving portrait of young love, and there is often a lightness to the book.”—The New York Times
It’s 1914, and World War I is ceaselessly churning through thousands of young men on both sides of the fight. The violence of the front feels far away to Henry Gaunt, Sidney Ellwood and the rest of their classmates, safely ensconced in their idyllic boarding school in the English countryside. News of the heroic deaths of their friends only makes the war more exciting.
Gaunt, half German, is busy fighting his own private battle--an all-consuming infatuation with his best friend, the glamorous, charming Ellwood--without a clue that Ellwood is pining for him in return. When Gaunt’s family asks him to enlist to forestall the anti-German sentiment they face, Gaunt does so immediately, relieved to escape his overwhelming feelings for Ellwood. To Gaunt’s horror, Ellwood rushes to join him at the front, and the rest of their classmates soon follow. Now death surrounds them in all its grim reality, often inches away, and no one knows who will be next.
An epic tale of both the devastating tragedies of war and the forbidden romance that blooms in its grip, In Memoriam is a breathtaking debut.
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Experience a haunting and unforgettable journey through time with our latest literary masterpiece, In Memoriam: A Novel. Discover the gripping story of two young men who find love amidst the chaos of World War I. As an international bestseller and award winner, this virtuosic debut will captivate your heart and leave an indelible mark on your soul.
Step into the world of 1914, where the horrors of war are relentless. Yet, in the idyllic English countryside, Henry Gaunt and Sidney Ellwood, along with their classmates, remain sheltered from the true horrors that lie ahead. The news of their friends' heroic deaths fuels their excitement for the war, unaware that destiny has a different plan for their lives.
In the face of adversity, Gaunt, torn between his German heritage and his unrequited love for Ellwood, embarks on a personal battle. Little does he know, Ellwood's heart longs for him too. As Gaunt's family pushes him to enlist, hoping to defy the anti-German sentiment, he sees it as an opportunity to escape the overwhelming feelings he holds for Ellwood. But fate intervenes, and they both end up together on the front lines, surrounded by the unforgiving reality of war.
This epic tale weaves together the tragedy of war and the forbidden romance that blossoms amidst the chaos. In Memoriam is a novel that will envelop your senses, transporting you into a world where every breath might be your last. Prepare to be captivated, as this breathtaking debut takes you on a rollercoaster of emotions that will resonate long after the final pages are turned.
Don't miss the chance to embark on this literary journey that Maggie O'Farrell, best-selling author of Hamnet and The Marriage Portrait, promises to live on in your mind. Indulge yourself in the poignant and mesmerizing pages of In Memoriam: A Novel. Get your copy today and experience a love story entwined with the echoes of history.
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