England, 1937...
Caroline Horton is a penniless, young widow.
Though the family have been left destitute, Caroline struggles courageously to bring up her children, Nicolas and Victoria, in an atmosphere of love and warmth.
She is aided by Algernon, the rich owner of the travel firm for whom she works as courier.
Her son Nick, a serious boy, achieves his ambition of becoming a zoo-keeper, where his restless spirit seems satisfied.
But when he meets a young woman, Antonia, who shares his interests, his future is complicated as he discovers her past life holds much pain and many secrets.
Their path to happiness is not to be a smooth one... not least because of her mysterious past but because Europe is on the brink of war.
When war breaks out, Nicolas joins up.
On the beaches of Dunkirk a lifelong nightmare becomes reality in Soldier From The Wars Returning.
This classic novel is just as poignant today as it was when it was first published in 1942. The characters are sure to live with the readers long past the last page...
'... an eye for the adventure and drama... and often uncommon courage. Good." -Kirkus Review
'There is room for more authors of this quality.' - The Daily Telegraph
Jerrard Tickell was born in Dublin and wrote his first book at just 18. He was a member of the Royal Army Service Corps. His official duties took him all over the world including Egypt and practically every port in the Near East. His books, a number of which have been made into successful movies, include Moon Squadron, Island Rescue, and Hussar Honeymoon.
Genre: Thriller
Caroline Horton is a penniless, young widow.
Though the family have been left destitute, Caroline struggles courageously to bring up her children, Nicolas and Victoria, in an atmosphere of love and warmth.
She is aided by Algernon, the rich owner of the travel firm for whom she works as courier.
Her son Nick, a serious boy, achieves his ambition of becoming a zoo-keeper, where his restless spirit seems satisfied.
But when he meets a young woman, Antonia, who shares his interests, his future is complicated as he discovers her past life holds much pain and many secrets.
Their path to happiness is not to be a smooth one... not least because of her mysterious past but because Europe is on the brink of war.
When war breaks out, Nicolas joins up.
On the beaches of Dunkirk a lifelong nightmare becomes reality in Soldier From The Wars Returning.
This classic novel is just as poignant today as it was when it was first published in 1942. The characters are sure to live with the readers long past the last page...
Praise for Jerrard Tickell
'... an eye for the adventure and drama... and often uncommon courage. Good." -Kirkus Review
'There is room for more authors of this quality.' - The Daily Telegraph
Jerrard Tickell was born in Dublin and wrote his first book at just 18. He was a member of the Royal Army Service Corps. His official duties took him all over the world including Egypt and practically every port in the Near East. His books, a number of which have been made into successful movies, include Moon Squadron, Island Rescue, and Hussar Honeymoon.
Genre: Thriller
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