Strange Meeting
Strange Meeting by Susan Hill, published by Profile Books Limited in 2018, is a poignant exploration of friendship set against the backdrop of World War I. This edition spans 192 pages and is presented in English. The narrative follows young officer John Hilliard as he returns to his battalion in France after a period of sick leave. Struggling to adjust to the new dynamics of his unit, Hilliard forms a significant bond with David Barton, a cheerful recruit untouched by the horrors of war.
As the story unfolds, readers will witness the evolution of Hilliard and Barton’s relationship amidst the looming threat of battle. Their friendship deepens as they confront the realities of war, highlighting themes of romance and the complexities of LGBTQ+ identities during a tumultuous historical period. Strange Meeting offers a reflective look at the impact of conflict on personal connections, making it a thoughtful addition to the genres of historical fiction and military narratives.
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‘He was afraid to go to sleep. For three weeks, he had been afraid of going to sleep … ‘ Young officer John Hilliard returns to his battalion in France following a period of sick leave in England. Despite having trouble adjusting to all the new faces, the stiff and reserved Hilliard forms a friendship with David Barton, an open and cheerful new recruit who has still to be bloodied in battle. As the pair approach the front line, to the proximity of death and destruction, their strange friendship deepens. But each knows that soon they will be separated.
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