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The narrative follows Scotsman Ewan MacBride and German Peter Baum, whose shared pasts lead them to stow away on a ship to Canada. In Halifax, they build a strong friendship and a successful business, but World War I tears them apart, placing them on opposing sides. The story vividly recounts significant battles and historical events, highlighting their transformation in the trenches as they grapple with the horrors of war and yearn for their families. Themes of friendship, loyalty, and the futility of conflict resonate throughout their journey.
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The Heathery Isle, Iain Stewart
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- Released
- 2018
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- Title
- The Heathery Isle
- Subtitle
- Home by Christmas
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Iain Stewart
- Publisher
- FriesenPress
- Publisher
- 2018
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 264
- ISBN13
- 9781525534959
- Category
- War prose
- Description
- The narrative follows Scotsman Ewan MacBride and German Peter Baum, whose shared pasts lead them to stow away on a ship to Canada. In Halifax, they build a strong friendship and a successful business, but World War I tears them apart, placing them on opposing sides. The story vividly recounts significant battles and historical events, highlighting their transformation in the trenches as they grapple with the horrors of war and yearn for their families. Themes of friendship, loyalty, and the futility of conflict resonate throughout their journey.