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- 448 pages
- Reading time
- 16 hours
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Set against the backdrop of World War II, the story follows Sydney Brant, a wealthy girl who marries Danish pianist Laurus Moss as the Nazis invade Denmark. Their love faces the harsh realities of war, particularly as Laurus's family becomes involved in the courageous efforts to save Denmark's Jewish population. Meanwhile, Sydney navigates life in America, contributing to the war effort through knitting and motherhood. The narrative intertwines personal sacrifice with the broader themes of resilience and resistance during a tumultuous period in history.
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Leeway Cottage, Beth Gutcheon
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- Released
- 2006
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- Title
- Leeway Cottage
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Beth Gutcheon
- Publisher
- HarperCollins
- Released
- 2006
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 448
- ISBN13
- 9780060539061
- Category
- Fiction, Romance, Theatre / Drama, History, Maps and Travel, World history, Historical prose, War prose
- Description
- Set against the backdrop of World War II, the story follows Sydney Brant, a wealthy girl who marries Danish pianist Laurus Moss as the Nazis invade Denmark. Their love faces the harsh realities of war, particularly as Laurus's family becomes involved in the courageous efforts to save Denmark's Jewish population. Meanwhile, Sydney navigates life in America, contributing to the war effort through knitting and motherhood. The narrative intertwines personal sacrifice with the broader themes of resilience and resistance during a tumultuous period in history.