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Set against the backdrop of the Armenian Genocide during WWI, the narrative follows Elizabeth Endicott, a young American nurse volunteering in Aleppo. There, she encounters Armen, an Armenian engineer grieving his lost family. Their connection deepens through letters as he joins the British Army. Years later, their granddaughter Laura seeks to unravel her family's past, discovering a poignant tale of love, loss, and long-hidden secrets. This historical love story explores themes of resilience and the enduring impact of history on personal lives.
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The Sandcastle Girls, Chris Bohjalian
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- Released
- 2013
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- Title
- The Sandcastle Girls
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Chris Bohjalian
- Publisher
- Simon & Schuster Limited
- Released
- 2013
- Format
- Paperback
- ISBN10
- 1471110729
- ISBN13
- 9781471110726
- Category
- World prose
- Description
- Set against the backdrop of the Armenian Genocide during WWI, the narrative follows Elizabeth Endicott, a young American nurse volunteering in Aleppo. There, she encounters Armen, an Armenian engineer grieving his lost family. Their connection deepens through letters as he joins the British Army. Years later, their granddaughter Laura seeks to unravel her family's past, discovering a poignant tale of love, loss, and long-hidden secrets. This historical love story explores themes of resilience and the enduring impact of history on personal lives.