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Requiem for a Wren

By Nevil Shute
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Requiem for a Wren by Nevil Shute is a poignant tale exploring themes of love and loss. The story follows Alan Duncan as he returns to his family’s farm in Australia after the war, only to find his brother Bill’s fiancée, Janet Prentice, has left a mysterious impact. Through a mix of narratives, the novel delves into Janet’s wartime experiences and personal struggles, ultimately revealing a deeper understanding of human resilience and emotional recovery.
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You might enjoy this book if you appreciate poignant tales exploring themes of love, loss, and the lasting impact of war. Set in post-World War II England, it beautifully weaves the past and present, capturing the emotional aftermath of conflict on personal lives. Shute's skillful storytelling might appeal if you are drawn to deeply human dramas that unfold with gentle sophistication.

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Requiem for a Wren

The mysterious death of a young woman on an Australian farm reveals a bittersweet story of doomed wartime romance amidst a family crisis.

Alan Duncan returns to his family home in Australia after the war and several years of study in England.

The mysterious death of a young woman on an Australian farm reveals a heartrending story of doomed wartime romance.

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The mysterious death of a young woman on an Australian farm reveals a heartrending story of doomed wartime romance.

The mysterious death of a young woman on an Australian farm reveals a bittersweet story of doomed wartime romance amidst a family crisis.

Alan Duncan returns to his family home in Australia after the war and several years of study in England. But his homecoming is marred by the mysterious suicide of his parents' quiet and reliable parlour-maid. A search through her belongings in search of clues leads to heartbreaking revelations about the woman's identity, the death of Alan's brother Bill and, above all, the disappearance of his brother's fiancée, Janet.

Discover the gripping tale of love and loss in Requiem for a Wren by Nevil Shute.

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Requiem for a Wren by Nevil Shute is praised for its masterful storytelling and emotional depth, offering a poignant Second World War love story that remains fresh and sincere despite the passage of time. Critics highlight its magnificent and gripping narrative style, alongside an unaffected literary approach that elicits both tragic sadness and uplifting moments. The novel is considered a remarkable work, showcasing Shute's ability to craft compelling stories.

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ISBN: 9780099530237

Publisher: Vintage Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 03 September 2009

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Vintage Classics

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 17.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 197g

Pages: 272

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About the Author

Nevil Shute was born on 17 January 1899 in Ealing, London. After attending the Dragon School and Shrewsbury School, he studied Engineering Science at Balliol College, Oxford. He worked as an aeronautical engineer and published his first novel, Marazan, in 1926. In 1931 he married Frances Mary Heaton and they went on to have two daughters. During the Second World War he joined the Royal Navy Volunteer Reserve where he worked on developing secret weapons. After the war he continued to write and settled in Australia where he lived until his death on 12 January 1960. His most celebrated novels include Pied Piper (1942), No Highway (1948), A Town Like Alice (1950) and On the Beach (1957).

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