Their Finest A Novel
Their Finest A Novel by Lissa Evans, published by HarperCollins on February 14, 2017, is a humorous and insightful exploration of life in London during the Second World War. Set in 1940, the story follows young copywriter Catrin Cole, who is enlisted by the Ministry of Information to contribute to propaganda films aimed at boosting national morale. As she navigates the challenges of her new role, Catrin is joined by an eclectic group of characters, including a once-popular film star and a wardrobe assistant, all tasked with creating a fictional yet uplifting narrative about the Dunkirk evacuation.
Readers will find a blend of black humor and historical context as the characters confront their differences and work together for a common cause. The novel delves into the absurdities of wartime filmmaking while highlighting the resilience of individuals in a nation facing uncertainty. With its rich detail and engaging storytelling, this edition of Their Finest presents a unique perspective on the impact of war on everyday life, making it a noteworthy addition to the literary fiction genre.
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From the author of the acclaimed Crooked Heart comes another “smart, funny, ingenious, revealing tale of London life during the Second World War” (The Independent)—longlisted for the Orange Prize upon its original publication in England.
It is 1940. France has fallen, and only a narrow strip of sea lies between Great Britain and invasion. The war could go either way and everyone must do their bit. Young copy writer Catrin Cole is drafted into the Ministry of Information to help “write women” into propaganda films—something that the men aren’t very good at.
She is quickly seconded to the Ministry’s latest endeavor: a heart-warming tale of bravery and rescue at Dunkirk. It’s all completely fabricated, of course, but what does that matter when the nation’s morale is at stake? Since call-up has stripped the industry of its brightest and best, it is the callow, the jaded and the utterly unsuitable who must make up the numbers: Ambrose Hilliard, third most popular British film-star of 1924; Edith Beadmore, Madame Tussauds wardrobe assistant turned costumier; and Arthur Frith, whose peacetime job as a catering manager has not really prepared him for his sudden, unexpected elevation to Special Military Advisor.
Now in a serious world, in a nation under siege, they must all swallow their mutual distaste, ill-will, and mistrust to unite for the common good, for King and Country, and—in one case—for better or worse….
“Evans displays a fine eye for detail and for the absurdities involved in filming. She also brilliantly evokes the disruption and dangers of wartime London. This funny, heart-warming and beautifully crafted novel is a must-read.”—Daily Mail (London)
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