When I Come Home Again
When I Come Home Again by Caroline Scott, published by Simon & Schuster in 2020, is a historical fiction novel set in the aftermath of World War I. This edition spans 482 pages and is presented in English. The story begins in 1918, when a soldier, later named Adam, is found in Durham Cathedral with no memory of his identity or past. As he is transferred to a rehabilitation home, his doctor, James, is determined to help him recover his lost memories, but Adam is reluctant to confront the trauma of his experiences.
Readers will encounter a narrative that intertwines themes of mystery, family life, and the complexities of war. As a newspaper feature on Adam attracts the attention of three women, each claiming a connection to him, the story delves into the emotional struggles of those affected by the war. The exploration of memory, identity, and the longing for home forms a poignant backdrop to the unfolding drama, inviting readers to reflect on the impact of conflict on personal lives.
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“1918. In the last week of the First World War, a uniformed soldier is arrested in Durham Cathedral. When questioned, it becomes clear he has no memory of who he is or how he came to be there. The soldier is given the name Adam and transferred to a rehabilitation home. His doctor James is determined to recover who this man once was. But Adam doesn’t want to remember. Unwilling to relive the trauma of war, Adam has locked his memory away, seemingly for good. When a newspaper publishes a feature about Adam, three women come forward, each claiming that he is someone she lost in the war. But does he believe any of these women? Or is there another family out there waiting for him to come home?”–Provided by publisher.
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