Spanish Crossings
Spanish Crossings by John Simmons is a new edition published by Urbane Publications Limited on March 22, 2018. This 400-page work presents an epic tale that intertwines themes of love, politics, and conflict against the backdrop of the Spanish Civil War and World War II. The narrative follows Lorna, whose life is profoundly affected by her connection to the war, as she navigates her relationship with Harry, a member of the International Brigade, and the subsequent challenges she faces after his death.
Readers will find a rich exploration of Lorna’s journey as she seeks redemption and purpose through her involvement with child refugees, particularly her bond with a boy named Pepe. As their lives become increasingly intertwined, the story delves into the complexities of their relationship amid the turmoil of war and the struggles of post-war rebuilding. Spanish Crossings offers a poignant look at the impact of historical events on personal lives, making it a significant addition to the genres of historical fiction and sagas.
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Spanish Crossings is an epic tale of love, politics and conflict, with the yearning but elusive possibility of redemption. A woman’s life has been cast in shadow by her connection to the Spanish Civil War. We meet Lorna in Spain, 1937 as she falls in love with Harry, a member of the International Brigade who had been at Guernica when it was bombed. Harry is then killed in the fighting and Lorna fears she might have lost her best chance of happiness. Can she fill the void created by Harry’s death by helping the child refugees of the conflict? She finds a particular connection to one boy, Pepe, and as he grows up below the radar of the authorities in England their lives become increasingly intertwined. But can Lorna rely on Pepe as he remains deeply pulled towards the homeland and family that have been placed beyond his reach? Coming through the war, then the post-war rebuilding, Lorna and Pepe’s relationship will be tested by their tragic and emotive history.
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