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Step into an alternate reality with this gripping novel set in June 1945, where Hitler has prevailed, and Britain is under oppressive German occupation. 'The Night Before Morning' invites you on a breathless journey alongside David Erskine, a young soldier whose remarkable journal could alter the course of history. As Erskine navigates through Antwerp, witnessing the devastating aftermath of an atomic bomb detonated by the Germans, he transforms from captor to captive in a land he once called home. The suspense escalates as he, along with his fiancée Katie, daringly joins the resistance aiming to undermine the Nazis’ cruel grip. With vivid storytelling and historical significance, this B-format paperback (ISBN: 9781780277370) published by Birlinn in 2022 is a must-read for history enthusiasts and fiction lovers alike. Get lost in a tale of bravery, love, and the fight for freedom. Enjoy free shipping on this title, with delivery expected within 6 weeks. Please note that once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Don’t miss this grippingly immersive experience that combines thrilling adventure with poignant moments of humanity. Ideal for readers seeking compelling narratives about WWII and heroic resistance, this book stands out on your shelf and in your reading journey.
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Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781780277370
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2022
Publisher: Birlinn
Description:
June 1945. Hitler has triumphed, Britain is under German occupation and America cowers under the threat of nuclear attack.
In the dead of night, a figure flits through the ruins of Dryburgh Abbey, searching for a hidden document he knows could change the course of history. The journal he discovers, by a young soldier, David Erskine, records an extraordinary story.
When the Allies drive the Germans out of France and victory seems imminent, Erskine is in Antwerp, where he witnesses a world-changing reversal of fortune. From a high vantage point, he watches a huge mushroom cloud rise over London: an atomic bomb has been detonated by the Germans in a last desperate roll of the dice.
Captor becomes captive and Erskine is held as a POW in his own land. As the brutal grip of the occupying forces tightens, he is determined to join the resistance. A daring escape leads him and his fiancée Katie on a breathless chase to the university town of St Andrews, where the Germans have established a secret research laboratory. When it becomes clear what its purpose is, David, Katie and their small, trusted band must adopt a desperate and audacious plan to thwart Nazi domination . . .
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781780277370
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2022
Publisher: Birlinn
Description:
June 1945. Hitler has triumphed, Britain is under German occupation and America cowers under the threat of nuclear attack.
In the dead of night, a figure flits through the ruins of Dryburgh Abbey, searching for a hidden document he knows could change the course of history. The journal he discovers, by a young soldier, David Erskine, records an extraordinary story.
When the Allies drive the Germans out of France and victory seems imminent, Erskine is in Antwerp, where he witnesses a world-changing reversal of fortune. From a high vantage point, he watches a huge mushroom cloud rise over London: an atomic bomb has been detonated by the Germans in a last desperate roll of the dice.
Captor becomes captive and Erskine is held as a POW in his own land. As the brutal grip of the occupying forces tightens, he is determined to join the resistance. A daring escape leads him and his fiancée Katie on a breathless chase to the university town of St Andrews, where the Germans have established a secret research laboratory. When it becomes clear what its purpose is, David, Katie and their small, trusted band must adopt a desperate and audacious plan to thwart Nazi domination . . .