The Uncertain Years

The Uncertain Years

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As World War II breaks out, four friends consider the changes that war will mean. Tomboyish Becky plans to join the ATS, her neighbours Bob and Jim the navy and army respectively. As the friends are separated, their youthful enthusiasm is tempered by the grim newspaper headlines and their own experiences.

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The Uncertain Years by Beryl Matthews

As World War II breaks out, four friends consider the changes that war will mean. Tomboyish Becky plans to join the ATS, her neighbours Bob and Jim the navy and army respectively. Only Becky's brother Will is left out of the excitement; because of a slight physical disability, he is forced to stay behind. As the friends are separated, their youthful enthusiasm is tempered by the grim newspaper headlines and their own experiences, and they will feel both joy and pain before the war is over.
Beryl Matthews was born in London but now lives in a small village in Hampshire. As a young girl her ambition was to become a professional singer, but the need to earn a wage drove her into an office. After retiring she joined a Writers' Circle in hopes of fulfilling her dream of becoming a published author. She has since written over twenty novels.
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ISBN 13 9780749018580
ISBN 10 0749018585
Title The Uncertain Years
Author Beryl Matthews
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Allison & Busby
Year published 2016-03-24
Number of pages 384
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.