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Set against the backdrop of World War II, the story follows Alice King, a timid schoolteacher who discovers her inner strength when a plane crash prompts her to help evacuate children from Britain. Meanwhile, in London, Lily Nichols grapples with her unfulfilled dreams as war disrupts her idyllic life with her husband and children. Both women navigate the challenges of their roles during a tumultuous time, showcasing themes of courage, resilience, and the impact of war on personal lives.
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The Last Lifeboat, Hazel Gaynor
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- Released
- 2023
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- Title
- The Last Lifeboat
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Hazel Gaynor
- Publisher
- Penguin Publishing Group
- Released
- 2023
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 384
- ISBN13
- 9780593440315
- Category
- Fiction, Historical prose, War prose
- Description
- Set against the backdrop of World War II, the story follows Alice King, a timid schoolteacher who discovers her inner strength when a plane crash prompts her to help evacuate children from Britain. Meanwhile, in London, Lily Nichols grapples with her unfulfilled dreams as war disrupts her idyllic life with her husband and children. Both women navigate the challenges of their roles during a tumultuous time, showcasing themes of courage, resilience, and the impact of war on personal lives.