The Breached Wall
The Breached Wall by Anita Burgh, published by Orion in 2007, is a poignant exploration of life during the Great War. Set in spring 1915, the narrative unfolds at Cresswell Manor in Devon, which has transformed into a convalescent home for soldiers returning from the Front. As the war drags on, the once peaceful manor becomes a place of healing for men whose minds and bodies are shattered, while the traditional social order begins to crumble under the strain of conflict.
Readers will find a rich tapestry of characters navigating the challenges of war and personal turmoil. The women left behind take on the responsibilities of managing the estate and their households, facing loneliness and temptation as they await the return of their loved ones. The story delves into the lives of individuals like Rowan, Esmeralda, Hannah, and Dolly, each grappling with their own conflicts and desires amid the backdrop of a world irrevocably changed by war. This edition spans 307 pages and is presented in English, inviting readers to immerse themselves in a saga that intertwines personal and societal struggles during a tumultuous period.
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It is spring 1915. Far away in France, the Great War was not over by Christmas as was confidently predicted. It shows no sign of ending, and the peaceful calm of Cresswell Manor in Devon has been shattered. It is now a convalescent home for soldiers from the Front. They arrive in increasing numbers to recover from their wounds – their minds and bodies broken. The old social order is crumbling as surely as time begins to breach the walls of the ancient manor house.
With their menfolk away at the Front, the women left behind take on the burden of running the estate, as well as their homes and households, working harder than they ever have before. Some of the women battle on and remain faithful, while loneliness encourages others to stray.
Will life ever be the same again for Rowan, in conflict with society and fearful of what the future may hold; for Esmeralda, who is riddled with guilt? Is it too late for Hannah to find her life’s companion, and will Dolly ever be reconciled with the man she loves? These and many other conflicts add drama to this glorious saga of home life against the terrible backdrop of ‘the war to end all wars’.
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