Never Pure and Seldom Simple

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Set in post-World War II England, the novel follows Martin Rooney, a young man grappling with the scars of his war-torn childhood and traumatic service in the R.A.F. Bomber Command. As he seeks employment, he becomes an officer of the Crown, confronting the harsh realities of a bleak job market and his disillusionment with the justice system. Through stark humor, the story explores themes of trauma, societal expectations, and the transformation of one's perspective on authority in a gritty Yorkshire landscape.