Magnolia Square
Magnolia Square by Margaret Pemberton, published by Pan Macmillan on January 15, 2015, is a historical fiction novel that explores the lives of families in a post-war setting. Set in 1945, the story follows the residents of Magnolia Square as they navigate the challenges and changes that come with the end of the war. Central to the narrative are Kate Voigt and Leon Emmerson, whose mixed-race marriage faces opposition from Kate’s powerful great-grandfather, while Christina, a Jewish refugee, grapples with the haunting uncertainty of her family’s fate.
Readers will find a rich tapestry of family life and romance intertwined with the historical backdrop of the era. The novel delves into themes of love, identity, and the struggle for belonging as the characters confront personal and societal obstacles. As the inhabitants of Magnolia Square strive to rebuild their lives, the story captures their resilience and determination in the face of adversity. This edition spans 375 pages and is presented in English, offering an engaging glimpse into the complexities of life during a transformative period in history.
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From the author of The Londoners1945: The war was over, and the families who lived in Magnolia Square could look forward to their men coming home and their lives returning to normal.But for some, the end of the war brought serious problems. Kate Voigt was at last able to marry Leon Emmerson, the man she loved, a Londoner like herself, but of mixed race. When old man Harvey, a powerful and wealthy figure in South London and great-grandfather to Kate’s small son, heard of the match he was determined that young Matthew should not be raised by Leon. Slowly, insidiously, he began the fight to wrest Kate’s son away from her.And for Jewish refugee Christina, who had married Jack Robson, a commando and the handsomest man in the Square, the end of the war brought its own special torment. She was convinced that her mother and grandmother had somehow escaped the holocaust and were alive. It seemed that her determination to find them could put everything, even her marriage, at risk.As Magnolia Square, scarred and battered, but still surviving, prepared to enjoy the ‘Peace’, so the inhabitants of the Square begin to try and rebuild their lives.
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