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At the Going Down of the Sun
The summer of 1914.
The Sheridan brothers pursue the pastimes of the rich and talented in the idyllic village of Tarrant Royal, unaware of the coming war that will test their courage and family loyalty to the limit.
Roland, an aspiring surgeon, believes his duty lies in remaining as squire of his Dorset village. But charges of cowardice force him into a conflict his conscience cannot condone.
Rex, a womanizer and daredevil aviator, dons the RFC uniform. As time passes and he becomes an ace over the skies of France he knows that one day soon his luck must run out.
Chris, a brilliant scholar about to enter university, is driven to enlist by a scandal which shatters his golden future. Hopelessly unfitted for battle, he faces the carnage of Gallipoli not caring whether he lives or dies.
In Elizabeth Darrell's richly detailed, mesmeric novel the Sheridans live, love and fight for survival like the sons of all families caught up in a savage war which changed the old ways forever.
‘Moving romance’ - Yorkshire Evening Post
‘A wonderful story, compellingly told…the authenticity - both historical and emotional - really shines through’ - Sarah Harrison
Elizabeth Darrell served as an officer in the WRAC. She is the author of seven acclaimed novels, including ‘Concerto’, ‘And in the Morning’ and ‘We Will Remember’. Under the pen-name Emma Drummond she has written eleven historical novels.
Endeavour Press is the UK's leading independent publisher of digital books.
The Sheridan brothers pursue the pastimes of the rich and talented in the idyllic village of Tarrant Royal, unaware of the coming war that will test their courage and family loyalty to the limit.
Roland, an aspiring surgeon, believes his duty lies in remaining as squire of his Dorset village. But charges of cowardice force him into a conflict his conscience cannot condone.
Rex, a womanizer and daredevil aviator, dons the RFC uniform. As time passes and he becomes an ace over the skies of France he knows that one day soon his luck must run out.
Chris, a brilliant scholar about to enter university, is driven to enlist by a scandal which shatters his golden future. Hopelessly unfitted for battle, he faces the carnage of Gallipoli not caring whether he lives or dies.
In Elizabeth Darrell's richly detailed, mesmeric novel the Sheridans live, love and fight for survival like the sons of all families caught up in a savage war which changed the old ways forever.
‘Moving romance’ - Yorkshire Evening Post
‘A wonderful story, compellingly told…the authenticity - both historical and emotional - really shines through’ - Sarah Harrison
Elizabeth Darrell served as an officer in the WRAC. She is the author of seven acclaimed novels, including ‘Concerto’, ‘And in the Morning’ and ‘We Will Remember’. Under the pen-name Emma Drummond she has written eleven historical novels.
Endeavour Press is the UK's leading independent publisher of digital books.
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March 25, 2015
Brilliantly written to give different perspectives of war from three very different brothers. Reminds us all of the horror of war in the trenches with brutal honesty and no sugar coating. I couldn't put it down, just started the second book 'and in the morning'
June 5, 2016
I truly believe this to be the most wonderfully written book l have ever read. The characters are vividly described. The story is utterly absorbing. Harrowing. Honest scenes of war and the most intense suffering described with truth and utmost I integrity. it was almost impossible to put the book down. Very moving. The courage of all involved, their honest feel
Ings and fears were described so realistically.,What a story Top class writing , cannot wait for more from Elizabeth Darrel Thank you. Kindle reader.
Ings and fears were described so realistically.,What a story Top class writing , cannot wait for more from Elizabeth Darrel Thank you. Kindle reader.
February 25, 2018
Beginning in 1914, three Sheridan brothers face the coming of WW1.
A brilliantly written story of so much horror and heartache which this horrendous war brought to the UK, Europe and the world.
This incredibly moving account contains some quite graphic details of life in the trenches and in the air; but, it is unfortunately a fact which cannot be overlooked.
Well written, and very hard to put down.
A brilliantly written story of so much horror and heartache which this horrendous war brought to the UK, Europe and the world.
This incredibly moving account contains some quite graphic details of life in the trenches and in the air; but, it is unfortunately a fact which cannot be overlooked.
Well written, and very hard to put down.
January 16, 2021
Were this a 300-page book it would earn 4 stars. But, at 600 pages, it's just way too long. The author does a fabulous job bringing out the history of WWI. I had no idea that aviation played such an important role in WWI. Ms. Darrell also deserves credit for the human emotion she brings to her characters. But there are no 'ah-ha' moments, no surprises; no moral bottom line. The book kind of ends in a whisper. So if you want to learn about WWi . . . and 600 pages is OK with you, read this book.
June 24, 2019
At the Going Down of the Sun follows the fortunes of three brothers through the years of World War I. I might have been more invested in the story had I found any of the characters at all likable, but I despised all three of the brothers as well as most of the people surrounding them and thus just didn't care the slightest bit about any of these people. In addition, this was just too longwinded IMO.
March 14, 2015
Loved it, incredibly moving.
June 29, 2015
I wasn't sure if I was going to enjoy this book (the sons of the wealthy family off to war) but it did a good job portraying some of the fear, pain and suffering of ww1.
April 5, 2020
Excellent as ever
Thoroughly researched. Wonderful believable characters. Poignant and profound. A wonderful book. Thank you. Looking forward to the next in the series.
Thoroughly researched. Wonderful believable characters. Poignant and profound. A wonderful book. Thank you. Looking forward to the next in the series.
June 4, 2020
At the going down of the Sun.
Not a book I would have normally read, but once I had started I could not put it down. Tragic, emotional and funny.
Not a book I would have normally read, but once I had started I could not put it down. Tragic, emotional and funny.
February 11, 2021
At the going down of the sun
DNF. Too slow moving and too long. I kept skipping over paragraphs, but nothing seemed to speed things up., so I gave up. Disappointing.
DNF. Too slow moving and too long. I kept skipping over paragraphs, but nothing seemed to speed things up., so I gave up. Disappointing.
February 21, 2021
At the Going Down of the Sun (Sheridans, #1) by Elizabeth Darrell
What a torture it was to finish this book. Unfortunately for me the Chicago Public Library is closed and I had nothing else to read. I happened to get this book for free - I got what I paid for.
This is the story of WWI through the eyes of three brothers who live in the English Village of Tarrant Royal and own the estate of Tarrant Hall. The book starts with the events preceding the start of WWI and ends in 1920.
Roland Sheridan, the firstborn, decides to stay at the estate to manage it after the sudden suicide of his father, Branwell Sheridan, who kills himself after gambling the family fortune away. Roland has to struggle with the estate and is ridiculed for not joining the war effort. Shamed into enlisting, he finally does as a medic, but after proving his talents, he finishes his medical degree and serves as a Medical Officer.
Rex Sheridan - the second brother - loves mechanics and airplanes and joins the army as an RFC pilot. He becomes a legend in the air, a womanizer and a spokesman for the RFC, recruiting young pilots and training them. He falls for Laura Pagett - an actress - and marries her.
Christopher Wesley Sheridan - the youngest brother - is an intellect. About to start his degree at Cambridge, he sires a son with Marion Deacon. He is forced to marry her and hates her so bad that he fakes his inability to see so that the army will take him. As they discover Chris can't see, they use him for intelligence and translation but he is wounded at the battle of Gallipolli. He loses his memory and spends most of the book trying to remember his past.
Narrated from the third person point of view, the book is 600 pages long and should have been edited to half its length. It's slow-paced and boring. The characters are two-dimensional and I never cared for any of them. Lots of secondary characters die before the chapter is finished, you barely know anything about them before they die. Paragraphs go for long, dull pages and force you to skim if you want to get through. The horrors of WWI do not come through. because I lost interest in the people who suffered its consequences. The funny thing is you can skip a page here and there and you don't miss a thing. As I said, someone should have edited the book down to a more reasonable length. Most of the prose does not add anything to the story.
I believe this is the first of three Sheridan books, and I will not be reading any more of them. Strongly recommend you avoid the series altogether.
What a torture it was to finish this book. Unfortunately for me the Chicago Public Library is closed and I had nothing else to read. I happened to get this book for free - I got what I paid for.
This is the story of WWI through the eyes of three brothers who live in the English Village of Tarrant Royal and own the estate of Tarrant Hall. The book starts with the events preceding the start of WWI and ends in 1920.
Roland Sheridan, the firstborn, decides to stay at the estate to manage it after the sudden suicide of his father, Branwell Sheridan, who kills himself after gambling the family fortune away. Roland has to struggle with the estate and is ridiculed for not joining the war effort. Shamed into enlisting, he finally does as a medic, but after proving his talents, he finishes his medical degree and serves as a Medical Officer.
Rex Sheridan - the second brother - loves mechanics and airplanes and joins the army as an RFC pilot. He becomes a legend in the air, a womanizer and a spokesman for the RFC, recruiting young pilots and training them. He falls for Laura Pagett - an actress - and marries her.
Christopher Wesley Sheridan - the youngest brother - is an intellect. About to start his degree at Cambridge, he sires a son with Marion Deacon. He is forced to marry her and hates her so bad that he fakes his inability to see so that the army will take him. As they discover Chris can't see, they use him for intelligence and translation but he is wounded at the battle of Gallipolli. He loses his memory and spends most of the book trying to remember his past.
Narrated from the third person point of view, the book is 600 pages long and should have been edited to half its length. It's slow-paced and boring. The characters are two-dimensional and I never cared for any of them. Lots of secondary characters die before the chapter is finished, you barely know anything about them before they die. Paragraphs go for long, dull pages and force you to skim if you want to get through. The horrors of WWI do not come through. because I lost interest in the people who suffered its consequences. The funny thing is you can skip a page here and there and you don't miss a thing. As I said, someone should have edited the book down to a more reasonable length. Most of the prose does not add anything to the story.
I believe this is the first of three Sheridan books, and I will not be reading any more of them. Strongly recommend you avoid the series altogether.
January 29, 2021
Brief synopsis from the book cover:
The summer of 1914.
The Sheridan brothers pursue the pastimes of the rich and talented in the idyllic village of Tarrant Royal, unaware of the coming war that will test their courage and family loyalty to the limit.
Roland, an aspiring surgeon, believes his duty lies in remaining as squire of his Dorset village. But charges of cowardice force him into a conflict his conscience cannot condone.
Rex, a womanizer and daredevil aviator, dons the RFC uniform. As time passes and he becomes an ace over the skies of France he knows that one day soon his luck must run out.
Chris, a brilliant scholar about to enter university, is driven to enlist by a scandal which shatters his golden future. Hopelessly unfitted for battle, he faces the carnage of Gallipoli not caring whether he lives or dies.
My rating:
Plot: 4 out of 5 stars
Writing: 4 out of 5 stars
Character development: 5 out of 5 stars
Overall: 4.5 out of 5 stars
Recommended for readers of:
Historical Fiction
Review:
This book portrays not only the emotional horrors of WI but also the social and cultural changes that occurred at the same time and forever changed society and the daily lives of almost everyone as a result. The story is told from the perspective of three brothers; we follow them and see how each of them is affected in their own way by the war and how they cope in different ways with events that cross their paths. The characters and their actions were described in great detail which made them appear realistic. The book is nicely written and flows well. The historical events feel authentic and well researched.
Overall:
This is well written book that captures you from the moment you start reading. The characters are realistic, they have good and bad traits and their actions are explained well. This book gives a good insight in to the WI period it shows it shows not just the horrors and loss of war but also the effects of the social change that happened at the same time.
The summer of 1914.
The Sheridan brothers pursue the pastimes of the rich and talented in the idyllic village of Tarrant Royal, unaware of the coming war that will test their courage and family loyalty to the limit.
Roland, an aspiring surgeon, believes his duty lies in remaining as squire of his Dorset village. But charges of cowardice force him into a conflict his conscience cannot condone.
Rex, a womanizer and daredevil aviator, dons the RFC uniform. As time passes and he becomes an ace over the skies of France he knows that one day soon his luck must run out.
Chris, a brilliant scholar about to enter university, is driven to enlist by a scandal which shatters his golden future. Hopelessly unfitted for battle, he faces the carnage of Gallipoli not caring whether he lives or dies.
My rating:
Plot: 4 out of 5 stars
Writing: 4 out of 5 stars
Character development: 5 out of 5 stars
Overall: 4.5 out of 5 stars
Recommended for readers of:
Historical Fiction
Review:
This book portrays not only the emotional horrors of WI but also the social and cultural changes that occurred at the same time and forever changed society and the daily lives of almost everyone as a result. The story is told from the perspective of three brothers; we follow them and see how each of them is affected in their own way by the war and how they cope in different ways with events that cross their paths. The characters and their actions were described in great detail which made them appear realistic. The book is nicely written and flows well. The historical events feel authentic and well researched.
Overall:
This is well written book that captures you from the moment you start reading. The characters are realistic, they have good and bad traits and their actions are explained well. This book gives a good insight in to the WI period it shows it shows not just the horrors and loss of war but also the effects of the social change that happened at the same time.
March 8, 2021
A richly detailed novel of World War I and its effects on an upper-class family in rural Dorset, England.
The three Sheridan brothers are wildly different. The eldest loves the land and horses yet wants to become a doctor. The middle son has passions for beautiful women and fast cars, but these are eclipsed for his love for flying. The youngest is a brilliant scholar of the classics of Greek literature. In June 1914, the three return to their country home, anticipating a lovely summer holiday steeped in tradition, peace, and comfort.
When the family patriarch finally commits suicide after pining for his dead wife for years, the sons quickly discover that their father has ruined more than his own life. The two older brothers give up their own dreams so that the youngest can attend university in the fall.
But after a sexual awakening at the hands of the local doctor's daughter, that youngest son is faced with an unwanted marriage and son of his own. Desperate to escape, he joins the Army.
The cascade of events that swirls through the pages sweeps up everyone, and as Europe is consumed by war, so too is the Sheridan family. The young men who rode to their ancestral home in the summer of 1914 are consumed, altered, and brutally shaped by passions beyond their own.
From battlefield scenes to hospital wards, sheep-dotted meadows to London streets, the scene-setting is vivid and richly detailed. The characters leap off the page with startling individuality. This is a brilliant portrayal of a truly epic family drama.
The three Sheridan brothers are wildly different. The eldest loves the land and horses yet wants to become a doctor. The middle son has passions for beautiful women and fast cars, but these are eclipsed for his love for flying. The youngest is a brilliant scholar of the classics of Greek literature. In June 1914, the three return to their country home, anticipating a lovely summer holiday steeped in tradition, peace, and comfort.
When the family patriarch finally commits suicide after pining for his dead wife for years, the sons quickly discover that their father has ruined more than his own life. The two older brothers give up their own dreams so that the youngest can attend university in the fall.
But after a sexual awakening at the hands of the local doctor's daughter, that youngest son is faced with an unwanted marriage and son of his own. Desperate to escape, he joins the Army.
The cascade of events that swirls through the pages sweeps up everyone, and as Europe is consumed by war, so too is the Sheridan family. The young men who rode to their ancestral home in the summer of 1914 are consumed, altered, and brutally shaped by passions beyond their own.
From battlefield scenes to hospital wards, sheep-dotted meadows to London streets, the scene-setting is vivid and richly detailed. The characters leap off the page with startling individuality. This is a brilliant portrayal of a truly epic family drama.
January 2, 2021
Of those who returned!
Although this is an engrossing story of 3 very different brothers all part of WW1, it left me thinking about the aftermath of war. The returning men were coming back to a different world!! Apart from many of them coming back sick and debilitated, almost everything around them had changed! Most women were working jobs previously done by men. Women & children were 4 years older. Some had been killed or died, while their men were gone. Many relationships had changed. Many had lost their homes. Flower gardens were now veg. plots. For most, their household incomes were very low. For many, life was only one day at a time. The class system had been breached. A lot of previously wealthy landowners returned to devastated property. Emphasis had gone to industrial output. Many of the soldiers had poor mental health - unable to talk about what they'd seen & experienced, left many angry and trying to repress their memories. A lot had to rebuild completely new lives. Nearly all had lost battle mates - some killed standing shoulder to shoulder. Women had the vote and many could drive and had become medics or learned other new skills. Large numbers were beyond servant hood. Almost all of both sexes had a heightened awareness of the fragility of life. All this transferred to the children.
However, the story is itself page-turning and well-worth reading. I am buying the sequel!
Although this is an engrossing story of 3 very different brothers all part of WW1, it left me thinking about the aftermath of war. The returning men were coming back to a different world!! Apart from many of them coming back sick and debilitated, almost everything around them had changed! Most women were working jobs previously done by men. Women & children were 4 years older. Some had been killed or died, while their men were gone. Many relationships had changed. Many had lost their homes. Flower gardens were now veg. plots. For most, their household incomes were very low. For many, life was only one day at a time. The class system had been breached. A lot of previously wealthy landowners returned to devastated property. Emphasis had gone to industrial output. Many of the soldiers had poor mental health - unable to talk about what they'd seen & experienced, left many angry and trying to repress their memories. A lot had to rebuild completely new lives. Nearly all had lost battle mates - some killed standing shoulder to shoulder. Women had the vote and many could drive and had become medics or learned other new skills. Large numbers were beyond servant hood. Almost all of both sexes had a heightened awareness of the fragility of life. All this transferred to the children.
However, the story is itself page-turning and well-worth reading. I am buying the sequel!
January 28, 2019
Agonizingly brilliant!!!
The words: "they painted such a brilliant portrait of lost ideals, lost ambitions and lost men..." says so much about this book about a family of three brothers in WWI Era Britain. What an amazing, agonizing, yet thoroughly descriptive story! I'm blown away!!!
This author has such unique talent in bringing the lives of, not only three main characters, to life, but those around them you feel a part of their story. Her descriptions of characters, time and place are overwhelming as war on the ground, sea and air are described both visually, mentally and fill the senses to full with the smell. It is overpowering and chilling!
I openly admit to have never previously understood, nor much cared, about WWI or its effects on those who lived and died through it. I now stand ashamedly educated and sobered.
The most tragic thought I am left with is 'why did we have to do it again?'
For readers of historical fiction, especially women, this is a must-read.
The words: "they painted such a brilliant portrait of lost ideals, lost ambitions and lost men..." says so much about this book about a family of three brothers in WWI Era Britain. What an amazing, agonizing, yet thoroughly descriptive story! I'm blown away!!!
This author has such unique talent in bringing the lives of, not only three main characters, to life, but those around them you feel a part of their story. Her descriptions of characters, time and place are overwhelming as war on the ground, sea and air are described both visually, mentally and fill the senses to full with the smell. It is overpowering and chilling!
I openly admit to have never previously understood, nor much cared, about WWI or its effects on those who lived and died through it. I now stand ashamedly educated and sobered.
The most tragic thought I am left with is 'why did we have to do it again?'
For readers of historical fiction, especially women, this is a must-read.
January 12, 2021
I was fascinated by this book and had trouble putting it down. I found the detailing of the three brothers and their war service to be painfully accurate, given my research into the First World War. Each brother has a romantic interest that is central to the plot but is not the most important thing to any of them.
In addition to the accurate depiction of the horrors of war, I found the wiring to be first-rate and easy to follow. The author painted brilliant word pictures and you could see yourself in the circumstances under which the main characters found themselves.
I would highly recommend this book to anyone who likes a good read and particularly anyone who loves to read about history.
In addition to the accurate depiction of the horrors of war, I found the wiring to be first-rate and easy to follow. The author painted brilliant word pictures and you could see yourself in the circumstances under which the main characters found themselves.
I would highly recommend this book to anyone who likes a good read and particularly anyone who loves to read about history.
January 15, 2022
I survived the war!
This is one of the most compelling books I have ever read. The characters are larger than life, and lovable. I have never sought out books about World War I, but I have read more than a few about World War II. I thought I knew the circumstances of the first world war until I read this book. After reading it, I feel like I joined those desperate men in those muddy trenches, soared alongside those daring aviators, and held the hands of those brave women. I suffered their losses with them; I cheered their victories; and I admired their passion for life and country. I survived the war and came out a better, wiser, more compassionate person. Thank you for such a wonderful book!
This is one of the most compelling books I have ever read. The characters are larger than life, and lovable. I have never sought out books about World War I, but I have read more than a few about World War II. I thought I knew the circumstances of the first world war until I read this book. After reading it, I feel like I joined those desperate men in those muddy trenches, soared alongside those daring aviators, and held the hands of those brave women. I suffered their losses with them; I cheered their victories; and I admired their passion for life and country. I survived the war and came out a better, wiser, more compassionate person. Thank you for such a wonderful book!
September 29, 2020
I first read this book back in the Eighties and to me it was the most memorable and best story I 've read to this day, unfortunately I lent my copy to a friend and lost it, so I have just repurchased it to read again. The writing is amazing and shows the true horror of The first world war. The story is about 3 brothers and the characters are so realistic, I could really relate to them especially with having 3 brothers of my own. Even the first page is superb in describing the scene of Rex coming home really paints a picture in your minds eye.
March 7, 2021
Magnificent
Scripture tells us that the rain falls on the just and the unjust. And so it does in times of peace and of war. This exceptional novel is the story of one family of brothers but also of all young men caught in the horrors of what we know as The Great War. It is a story of love, of courage, of fear, and of heartache. Rarely have I read a book in which I got so engrossed. The characters came to life. I was with them in the skies and the trenches. Adjectives cannot describe my praise for an author and a story.
Scripture tells us that the rain falls on the just and the unjust. And so it does in times of peace and of war. This exceptional novel is the story of one family of brothers but also of all young men caught in the horrors of what we know as The Great War. It is a story of love, of courage, of fear, and of heartache. Rarely have I read a book in which I got so engrossed. The characters came to life. I was with them in the skies and the trenches. Adjectives cannot describe my praise for an author and a story.
July 28, 2021
Going Down
While I liked the story, I also found it to be laboriously long. The author did a fine job of helping to understand the people, but there seemed incontinent personal character. However, that may have been an attempt to help us empathise with how tragedy can change character. Also, while there was no graphic description of sex, it seemed there was an over emphasis on it. This was a good description of the tragedies of WWI. If not for the length, repetition of some song, and the lebido of some of the players, I might have acted the book higher.
While I liked the story, I also found it to be laboriously long. The author did a fine job of helping to understand the people, but there seemed incontinent personal character. However, that may have been an attempt to help us empathise with how tragedy can change character. Also, while there was no graphic description of sex, it seemed there was an over emphasis on it. This was a good description of the tragedies of WWI. If not for the length, repetition of some song, and the lebido of some of the players, I might have acted the book higher.
March 22, 2021
Wow!
Like all good films, they start off slowly and you wonder “what the hell am I watching this for?”
This wonderful book is slow to start but oh my it gets right into the nitty gritties of the Great War. The characters are believable, the story line so vivid, the full horrors of war are unleashed.
Thank god I have never experienced this in person, I am not to sure I could survive.
Thankyou for a brilliant read
Like all good films, they start off slowly and you wonder “what the hell am I watching this for?”
This wonderful book is slow to start but oh my it gets right into the nitty gritties of the Great War. The characters are believable, the story line so vivid, the full horrors of war are unleashed.
Thank god I have never experienced this in person, I am not to sure I could survive.
Thankyou for a brilliant read
January 15, 2021
A good action/love story
The descriptions of life in the trenches during WW1 are some of the best I have ever read, the same could be said about the life of the pilots. The love story between Rex and Laura speaks for itself with the intensity of it. And the growth of Roland, Chris, and Marion is amazing and terrible at the same time. Can't wait for the next in the series.
The descriptions of life in the trenches during WW1 are some of the best I have ever read, the same could be said about the life of the pilots. The love story between Rex and Laura speaks for itself with the intensity of it. And the growth of Roland, Chris, and Marion is amazing and terrible at the same time. Can't wait for the next in the series.
January 17, 2021
World War I Family of Heroes
What an amazing book. This book about three brothers who each had different experiences during the Great War. I felt that I was there even during horrific battle scenes. I laughed & I cried. I had trouble putting it down. Highly recommend this book. Can't wait to read the next book in this trilogy.
What an amazing book. This book about three brothers who each had different experiences during the Great War. I felt that I was there even during horrific battle scenes. I laughed & I cried. I had trouble putting it down. Highly recommend this book. Can't wait to read the next book in this trilogy.
February 7, 2021
This is a story of three young brothers and their struggles through World War I. It's about the human psyche, sometimes delicate and uncertain, but also brave and determined. It's about war through the eyes of both the participants and the observers. Well-written, profound, a little long, but very worthwhile.
June 25, 2020
A very long read. Some of the narrative could be eliminated. Interesting story of three brothers and their military service, their ladies and the trials and tribulations facing them during the war that was to end all wars.
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December 24, 2020Review of The Americans book 1
Great story! I wasn't too sure about reading this story but was soon lost in it.
The characters were so real. I cried, I laughed and had a tough time putting itbdown.
Great story! I wasn't too sure about reading this story but was soon lost in it.
The characters were so real. I cried, I laughed and had a tough time putting itbdown.
December 29, 2020
The Great War
An amazing story telling of the suffering of soldiers and airmen on the front lines of France, Belgium and Galippoli, as well as at home in Britain, during the four years of WWI.
An amazing story telling of the suffering of soldiers and airmen on the front lines of France, Belgium and Galippoli, as well as at home in Britain, during the four years of WWI.
January 13, 2021
At the Going Down of the Sun
I enjoyed reading the sheridans book one. The book covered early 1914 thru the first world war, covering life in the village, The privileged and and the terrible experiences of the war years.
I enjoyed reading the sheridans book one. The book covered early 1914 thru the first world war, covering life in the village, The privileged and and the terrible experiences of the war years.
January 24, 2021
A true insight
This book has been a compelling read I have read similar but I truly felt I was living in the shoes of the Sheridan family and was transported back to those terrible times
This book has been a compelling read I have read similar but I truly felt I was living in the shoes of the Sheridan family and was transported back to those terrible times
February 6, 2021
Wow, what a great book
Just a fabulous read in which you are skilfully drawn into the lives of the 3 brothers. Loved every moment albeit through the horrors of war that are hauntingly brought to life.
Just a fabulous read in which you are skilfully drawn into the lives of the 3 brothers. Loved every moment albeit through the horrors of war that are hauntingly brought to life.
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