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Birdsong

By Sebastian Faulks
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Birdsong by Sebastian Faulks is a poignant historical fiction novel that explores the life of Stephen Wraysford before and during World War I. The narrative intricately weaves together his experiences of love in pre-war France with the brutal reality of trench warfare. The story delves into themes of love, loss, and the enduring impact of war on the human spirit.
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This book may appeal to you if you're drawn to richly woven narratives that explore the complexities of love and human endurance amidst the chaos of war. Set against the backdrop of World War I, it blends vivid historical detail with deeply emotional and personal storytelling, ideal for readers who enjoy profound and thought-provoking historical fiction.

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'Magnificent - deeply moving' Sunday Times

'Engrossing, moving, and unforgettable' The Times

In the heat of the French summer of 1910, young Englishman Stephen Wraysford arrives in Amiens to stay with the Azaire family. But soon a secret passion emerges that threatens to destroy the household. Six years later, Stephen finds himself on the Western Front with civilisation itself in the balance. And in a maze of tunnels under the trenches, he will fight for everything he has known and loved.

An epic of love, death, and redemption, Birdsong has moved millions of readers all over the world to become a contemporary classic.

Sebastian Faulks, Sunday Times bestseller, September 2023

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Birdsong by Sebastian Faulks is celebrated for its compelling narrative that intricately weaves themes of love and war. It is described as a powerful and mesmerising story, leaving a lasting impact on readers and prompting them to revisit it to capture its depth fully.

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ISBN: 9781804944172

Publisher: Cornerstone

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 15 June 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin (Cornerstone)

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 31.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 355g

Pages: 512

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About the Author

Sebastian Faulks has written nineteen books, of which A Week in December and The Fatal Englishman were number one in the Sunday Times bestseller lists. He is best known for Birdsong, part of his French trilogy, and Human Traces, the first in an ongoing Austrian trilogy. Before becoming a full-time writer, he worked as a journalist on national papers. He has also written screenplays and has appeared in small roles on stage. He lives in London.

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