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Book Synopsis: The Second World War is over. England is losing its empire, world status and old elite values. The Empire strikes back with mass immigration, while the government soothes its people with welfare, the NHS, televisions and refrigerators. At the centre of the novel is the contemptuous Joan Kite, at odds with all the changes imposed on the country in the post war period. Shut up in a house with her only daughter, she refuses to compromise and adapt, pouring vitriol on anyone who seeks to enter their lives. After years of frugality, patriotism, service and excitement, she is angry at the contracted existence she's been delivered and at the manner in which her aspirations to upper-middle-class culture have been thwarted. When her daughter is threatened, she begins a diary to investigate her past before and during the war. In it she gives rein to a flamboyant imaginary life and to an energetic loathing for the reality of a diminished England. During the freak hot summer of 1976, as water is rationed and ladybirds invade their home, the intimacy of mother and daughter intensifies. Their lives unravel within the claustrophobia of their semi-detached house behind closed velvet curtains.
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Step into the gripping world of post-war England with "Don't You Know There's a War On?" This compelling novel takes you on a journey like no other, where the remnants of the old elite clash with the rising wave of mass immigration. A story that strikes a chord with the struggles and changes imposed on a nation, you'll be captivated by the contemptuous Joan Kite as she refuses to compromise and adapt. Prepare to be enthralled as she pours vitriol on anyone who dares to challenge her fiercely-held beliefs.
Immerse yourself in the extraordinary life of Joan Kite, who, fed up with the contracted existence imposed upon her, embarks on a quest to uncover the truth about her past. As water is rationed and ladybirds invade their home during the scorching summer of 1976, you'll witness the intense bond between Joan and her daughter, and the secrets that unravel behind closed velvet curtains.
With vivid descriptions and exhilarating storytelling, "Don't You Know There's a War On?" transports you to a time of frugality, patriotism, and excitement. Feel the energy of Joan's fiery imagination as she dances between her flamboyant imaginary life and her vehement loathing for the diminished reality of England. This is a novel that will reignite your passion for history and keep you turning the pages until the very end.
Are you ready to experience the intensity, the passion, and the thrill of "Don't You Know There's a War On?" Take a step into the past and unearth the hidden stories behind closed doors. Don't miss out on this captivating journey. Get your copy now and embark on an adventure you won't soon forget.
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