We Must Be Brave

Name: We Must Be Brave
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SKU: 9780008280154
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By Frances Liardet

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Summary

We Must Be Brave by Frances Liardet is a poignant tale set during World War II and stretches across several decades. It explores the impact of unexpected familial bonds formed in the midst of conflict. The story follows Ellen Parr as she discovers a young girl left alone in a bus during an air raid and the profound, unforeseen effects this event has on her life. The narrative beautifully weaves themes of love, loss, and resilience, highlighting the way war can alter the fabric of everyday existence.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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You might enjoy this book if you're drawn to poignant tales of love, loss, and resilience set against the backdrop of World War II. The story offers a deeply moving exploration of the bond between a child and her unexpected caretaker, weaving together themes of courage and the search for belonging. Fans of historical fiction with rich emotional depth will find it especially captivating.

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We can’t choose who we love. We can choose who we fight for.

‘A powerful story that proves how love itself requires courage’ — Delia Owens, author of Where the Crawdads Sing
‘Storytelling at its best’ — Sarah Winman
‘The perfect book club read’ — AJ Pearce

Ellen Parr has always been sure she never wanted children. But when she finds a young girl asleep and unclaimed at the back of a bus fleeing the Blitz in Southampton, everything she once believed is overturned.

As she takes Pamela into her home, the little girl cracks open the past Ellen thought she had escaped and the future she thought she wanted, for in uncertain times it seems the only certainty is love.

But with the end of the fighting comes the realisation that Pamela was never hers to keep…

We Must Be Brave is an epic and intensely moving novel about the ways we rescue one another, and the astonishing tenacity of the human heart.

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We Must Be Brave by Frances Liardet has received praise for its enchanting storytelling and emotional depth. Reviewers highlight its authentic and beautifully written narrative, capturing the essence of found families and resilience during challenging times. The novel is lauded for its endearing characters and intricate attention to detail, providing a rich, emotionally resonant experience that lingers with readers.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780008280154

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 17 October 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Fourth Estate Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 27.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 432

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Fiction Frances Liardet General Fiction Historical Fiction Literary Fiction

About the Author

Frances Liardet is a child of the children of the Second World War. She has an MA in Creative Writing from the University of East Anglia and studied Arabic at Oxford before traveling to Cairo to work as a translator. She currently lives in Somerset, England, with her husband and daughter, and runs a summer writing session called Bootcamp. We Must Be Brave is her second novel.