Mission Paradise
Mission Paradise by Marjory Rae Lewis, published by New Generation Publishing Limited in September 2015, is a personal memoir that delves into the experiences of a young girl during the Second World War. The narrative begins with Marjorie and her brother moving in with an elderly couple near Winchester while their mother works in London. As the war unfolds, Marjorie finds herself drawn into a world of secretive and dangerous activities through her mother’s involvement with the Belgian Resistance.
Readers will discover the emotional journey of a 15-year-old girl navigating the complexities of war and young love. The story captures a pivotal moment when Marjorie meets a Belgian officer at a Christmas party, leading to a month filled with hope and uncertainty. As she returns to school, Marjorie grapples with questions about their connection and what the future holds. This edition, comprising 364 pages, offers a poignant exploration of relationships against the backdrop of historical turmoil.
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At the beginning of the Second World War, Marjorie and her brother are invited to live with an elderly, childless couple in their grand house near Winchester.
Their mother, needing to earn her living remains in London. By chance, she finds herself working with the Belgian Resistance who are engaged in secret and dangerous work.
Christmas arrives and there is a lull in the bombing, Marjorie, now 15 years old comes to stay with her mother who decides to throw a party for her Belgian protégés. Marjorie is invited to dance by a young Belgian officer and the attraction for both of them is instant.
They spend a month together until Marjorie returns to school in Winchester. She wonders what will happen: will he write? Or was he just amusing himself with her?
This atmospheric and touching story reveals the outcome of a tender relationship…
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