by Cynthia Harrod - Eagles (Author)
August 1914: the whole country is thrilled by the declaration of war. The British Experditionary Force goes off toe France to defend gallant little Belgium, and thousands more young men rush to volunteer, hoping to see action before the war ends at Christmas. At home everyone competes to be doing the most for the war effort. The Morlands have their share of volunteers, and no-one can say they aren't at the very heart of things. But when Christmas comes the war is far from over, and nine in ten of the men who marched, singing, down the white road to Mons have fallen ...
Format: Paperback
Pages: 480
Publisher: Sphere
Published: 02 Nov 2006
ISBN 10: 0751533459
ISBN 13: 9780751533453
Book Overview: The Morland Dynasty has weathered all the trials and tribulations of the last 400 years, but can it survive the 20th Century and the 'war to end all wars'?