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Blood and Shadows
Blood & The True Story of Billy’s War by Mark A Lee In
Blood & Shadows, Billy, a 1 9 -year-old from a working-class family
in Cardiff, is thrust into the chaos of World War I I . Called to serve as
a soldier, he embarks on a journey that will take him from the harsh
deserts of North Africa to the battle elds of Italy, and eventually to the
heart of a war-torn Austria. With each chapter, Billy’s story unfolds
in the midst of unimaginable challenges — facing the brutality of
combat, the bonds of brotherhood forged in the heat of battle, and
the haunting shadows of the war that will forever change him. Billy
learns the true cost of war, not just in lives lost, but in the pieces of
himself that he leaves behind. A testament to resilience, courage,
and the power of human spirit, Blood & Shadows is an intimate,
gripping account of one young man’s ght for survival, and the
impact of war on both the soldier and the home he left behind. This
is Billy’s story — raw, emotional, and unforgettable.
Blood & Shadows, Billy, a 1 9 -year-old from a working-class family
in Cardiff, is thrust into the chaos of World War I I . Called to serve as
a soldier, he embarks on a journey that will take him from the harsh
deserts of North Africa to the battle elds of Italy, and eventually to the
heart of a war-torn Austria. With each chapter, Billy’s story unfolds
in the midst of unimaginable challenges — facing the brutality of
combat, the bonds of brotherhood forged in the heat of battle, and
the haunting shadows of the war that will forever change him. Billy
learns the true cost of war, not just in lives lost, but in the pieces of
himself that he leaves behind. A testament to resilience, courage,
and the power of human spirit, Blood & Shadows is an intimate,
gripping account of one young man’s ght for survival, and the
impact of war on both the soldier and the home he left behind. This
is Billy’s story — raw, emotional, and unforgettable.
246 pages, Paperback
Published February 6, 2025
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Mark Lee
93 books33 followersMark Lee is a highly regarded novelist, playwright, journalist and children's book author.
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You can learn more on his author website: http://www.markwlee.com
Or read a short Wikipedia entry:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mark_Le...
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February 20, 2026
read for my grandma pauline and my (great great) aunt hilda and uncle billy !
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