“This book should certainly appeal to those interested in an anti-fascist struggle whose events and consequences still impact in Spain and beyond to this day. “It's a fantastic historical fiction debut set in the Spanish Civil War, featuring a wonderfully passionate and resourceful heroine.
"An outstanding debut novel… Thoroughly researched and beautifully written, for what I suspect is a crossover rather than a strictly teen audience, Syson's novel convinces with a light touch and a flair for vivid detail." – The Guardian Reading group questions, further reading suggestions, and extended information about how Lydia's family history inspired this story. đ6 history snippets in the glossary format đ4 image galleries with images of letters from the front, war posters, medical innovations, and International Brigaders. Ė songs, including The Man Who Watered the Worker's Beer
Over 20 videos and audio clips from historians, Lydia herself and the final, touching interview with the last remaining British International Brigade survivor before his death in 2013. An epic and moving historical adventure from debut author Lydia Syson.Īlongside the epic novel, this enhanced edition includes: With the civil war raging around her, Felix must make choices that will change her life forever. Īs Spain fights for its freedom against tyranny, Felix battles a conflict of the heart. And George - familiar George from home - is not far behind, in pursuit of Felix. But she is also following Nat, a passionate young man who has joined the International Brigades fighting Franco. Felix, a spirited young nurse, has travelled to Spain to help the cause of the Republicans in the Spanish Civil War. An epic romance set against the backdrop of the Spanish Civil War, further enhanced in this edition with first-hand accounts, author and expert videos, personal letters and dozens of beautiful photographs.ĥ0% Epic Romance, 25% Historical, 25% Drama
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