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Under the Same Moon: A story from the Great War
Humphrey is the son of a vicar, Ruth the daughter of a farmer. Their chance meeting soon turns to affection, however this is 1914 and the world is rapidly spiralling towards one of the most brutal and lengthy conflicts the world has witnessed. As Britain joins the war in Europe, Humphrey and Ruth must navigate their utterly changed circumstances as the Great War reshapes their lives.
Under The Same Moon follows two lovers, and their family as they navigate the emotional and physical challenges of surviving The Great War. A tale that crosses the waters from England to Southern Africa, it is a perfect combination of romance and drama underscored with detailed observations of the wartime era.
”An absorbing tale of courage and adventure, love and loss, in which the over-riding theme is the abiding strength of family bonds.”
About the author
Under the Same Moon is the memorable fiction debut of Australian writer Chris Durrant. A natural story-teller, the author weaves the true-life story of an uncle who fought the Germans in East Africa into a wide-ranging tale that encompasses a cast of characters that readers will find hard to forget. From the secure hamlets of Yorkshire to the bleak and brutal battlefields of Europe and Africa, Under the Same Moon , is a tale told with humour and humanity from the differing perspectives of its central characters.
Under The Same Moon follows two lovers, and their family as they navigate the emotional and physical challenges of surviving The Great War. A tale that crosses the waters from England to Southern Africa, it is a perfect combination of romance and drama underscored with detailed observations of the wartime era.
”An absorbing tale of courage and adventure, love and loss, in which the over-riding theme is the abiding strength of family bonds.”
About the author
Under the Same Moon is the memorable fiction debut of Australian writer Chris Durrant. A natural story-teller, the author weaves the true-life story of an uncle who fought the Germans in East Africa into a wide-ranging tale that encompasses a cast of characters that readers will find hard to forget. From the secure hamlets of Yorkshire to the bleak and brutal battlefields of Europe and Africa, Under the Same Moon , is a tale told with humour and humanity from the differing perspectives of its central characters.
192 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 25, 2018
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October 4, 2021
A touching and well-written story
The author has put together an intriguing tale which leads us from rural Yorkshire to World War I France and to Africa, from a sweet love story to the horrors of war, injury and death. A good read!
The author has put together an intriguing tale which leads us from rural Yorkshire to World War I France and to Africa, from a sweet love story to the horrors of war, injury and death. A good read!
June 25, 2018
The historical novel “Under The Same Moon” by Chris Durrant is a thoroughly interesting, and really engrossing read! His eclectic characters intertwine to illustrate a tale of love and war in a time 100 years ago. There’s joy, bravery and sadness in equal measure, and I found it hard to put this book down. The scene progresses from family life in York to war-torn Europe and southern Africa. The book is written with economy of style and is really easy to absorb. Gripping!
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