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Night Climbing
a poignant tale about two women's pursuit of the truth, inspired by a true story
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When Sylvia's son, Cyril, vanishes during a perilous school trek in the German mountains, her world crumbles. A pre-trip postcard from Cyril hints that his teacher—now lauded for his rescue efforts—knew more about the stormy conditions than he has admitted. Sylvia shifts from frantic mother to...
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See moreINSPIRED BY A TRUE STORY, NIGHT CLIMBING IS ABOUT TWO WOMEN'S UNWAVERING PURSUIT OF TRUTH, SURVIVAL, AND FAMILY.
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When Sylvia's son, Cyril, vanishes during a perilous school trek in the German mountains, her world crumbles. A pre-trip postcard from Cyril hints that his teacher—now lauded for his rescue efforts—knew more about the stormy conditions than he has admitted. Sylvia shifts from frantic mother to justice seeker.
Meanwhile in Hofsgrund, a German mountain village, Nazi flags and Hitler Youth parades are rapidly appearing, and Hilde senses life's irreversible change. The English schoolboys' rescue shakes the community, sparking political strife. Neighbour turns on neighbour, endangering Hilde and Sylvia's quest for Cyril.
Night Climbing unfolds against this turbulent backdrop, intertwining personal and political tensions, as Sylvia seeks the truth in a world teetering on the edge of chaos.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781915643124
Publisher: Legend Press Ltd
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 26 September 2024
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Legend Press Ltd
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Width: 129.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 500g
Pages: 368
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About the Author
Sarah Day's debut novel, Mussolini's Island, received a 2018 Betty Trask Award and was shortlisted for the Polari First Book Prize and the Historical Writers' Association Debut Crown. With a background in science communication, she has worked as a press officer, magazine editor and freelance writer, and was Writer in Residence at Gladstone's Library in 2019. She lives in London.
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