Severed Branch
Severed Branch by Andrew R. H. Mowatt is a historical fiction novel published by iUniverse in November 2006. This 320-page book explores themes of personal discovery against the backdrop of war, particularly focusing on the experiences of the protagonist, Gordon, as he navigates his past and the significance of the Somme.
Readers will find a narrative that delves into Gordon’s quest for understanding and connection, prompted by his interactions with Anna. The story unfolds as he seeks to uncover hidden meanings and memories tied to the historical landscape of the Somme. With elements of war and military history woven throughout, this edition invites readers to engage with the complexities of personal and collective histories.
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Upon hearing her words, ‘the Somme’, Gordon looked at her with wide eyes. He realized that he had just begun to solve a piece of his personal puzzle.
“Anna, can I ask you to translate something that might be French, or might be nonsense? Just humor me.”
“What do you want me to translate?”
“OK, if I say to you, Ill reposing sir le Somme, does it have any meaning?”
After listening to his short phrase she replied, “Hmmm, yes. Your American accent aside, I think you are saying ‘they rest on the Somme’, in French.”
Later, as the train moved south, Gordon asked, “Anna, if your parents don’t mind, I’d like to make a few more visits. I feel there is something in those fields back there, something hidden for me to find.”
“That’s a strange thing to say, Gordon. Something hidden? Like what?”
“I don’t know. But something.special.”
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