Windows on the Moon
Windows on the Moon by Alan Brownjohn, published by Black Spring Press in 2009, presents a vivid portrayal of life in post-World War II London. This edition spans 402 pages and is written in English. The novel captures the atmosphere of a city grappling with the aftermath of war, where the residents experience daily hardships while beginning to glimpse a sense of hope for the future.
Readers will find a rich narrative that explores the lives of various characters, including Pierre-Henri, a wartime collaborator in Vichy France, who remains cautious about his future. The story also delves into the struggles of Perce and Maureen Hollard as they navigate their relationship with their son, who feels intellectually distant from them. With themes of historical fiction and the impact of war, this book offers an insightful look into the ordinary lives of extraordinary people during a challenging period.
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Set just after the war, Brownjohn’s fourth novel captures with great vividness the lives of austerity Londoners. With no sense of victory and little let-up in the daily hardships, they are just beginning to feel the beginnings of hope for the future. All, that is, except Pierre-Henri, wartime collaborator in Vichy France, who is lying low and has a bag packed just in case. Next door, Perce and Maureen Hollard are struggling with a son who feels he has outgrown them intellectually. A rich narrative following the ordinary lives of extraordinary people.
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