The Lost Soldier
The Lost Soldier by Diney Costeloe is a historical fiction novel published by Head of Zeus on November 3, 2016. This reprint edition spans 464 pages and is presented in English. The narrative unfolds in the village of Charlton Ambrose, where eight ash trees commemorate the soldiers lost in the Great War. The sudden appearance of a ninth tree raises questions about its origin and the identity of the ‘unknown soldier’ it honors.
Readers will follow local reporter Rachel Elliott as she strives to protect the memorial from developers while uncovering the mystery surrounding the ninth tree. Her investigation delves into her family’s past, revealing a poignant love story and a long-held secret linked to the war. This exploration of history and personal connections intertwines themes of memory and loss, inviting readers to reflect on the impact of war on individual lives and communities.
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‘This is our secret, pet. You mustn’t tell anyone about us planting this tree for dad. It’s our secret.’
1921.
In the sleepy village of Charlton Ambrose, eight ash trees stand as a timeless memorial to the men killed in the Great War. On a dark and chilly night, a ninth tree appears. Who planted it and why? And who was ‘the unknown soldier’ for whom it is marked?
2001.
Eighty years later, the memorial is under threat from developers. Local reporter, Rachel Elliott, is determined to save it, and to solve the mystery of the ninth tree. The trail will take her into the dark heart of her own family history; to a great, but tragic, love; and to a secret that has been kept since the war to end all wars.
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