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An epic story of love, loss and friendship, set against the powerful backdrop of World War Two, from the dogfights of the Battle of Britain to the deserts of North Africa. A gripping war book from the Sunday Times bestselling author of Fortress Malta- An Island Under Siege, The Burning Blue is a must-buy for fans of Sebastian Faulks and of Rosamunde Pilcher's Coming Home. Joss Lambert has always been a loner, constrained by a secret from his past, until he finds friendship and solace firstly with Guy Liddell, a friend from school, and then with Guy's family, who welcome him into their farmhouse home. Joss increasingly comes to depend upon the Liddells and treats Alvesdon Farm as the one place where he feels not only appreciated but also truly happy. But in late 1930s England, the idyll cannot last. With war looming, Joss is forced to confront the past. He escapes through flying, becoming a fighter pilot in the RAF. But with the onset of war, even the Liddells' world is crumbling. As Joss is fighting for his life in the Battle of Britain, so he begins to fall madly in love with Stella - Guy's twin - but with tragic consequences. Leaving England and the Liddells far behind, he continues to fly amid the sand and heat of North Africa's deserts, flying above the 'Desert Rats' of the 8th Army, until his hopes and dreams are seemingly shattered for good...Product Identifiers
PublisherCornerstone
ISBN-139780099436478
eBay Product ID (ePID)20046561494
Product Key Features
Publication Year2004
TopicWorld War II
Book TitleThe Burning Blue
Number of Pages544 Pages
LanguageEnglish
AuthorJames Holland
Dimensions
Item Height198 mm
Item Weight373 g
Additional Product Features
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited Kingdom
Title_AuthorJames Holland