Now is the Hour
Now is the Hour by Hilary Green, published by Magna in 2007, is a large print edition consisting of 381 pages. This work of fiction unfolds against the backdrop of World War Two, where the members of the Fairbourne Follies face the challenges of separation and uncertainty as they navigate their personal relationships amidst the chaos of war.
Readers will follow the intertwined lives of Rose, Richard, Merry, and Felix as they confront the realities of military service and the emotional toll of conflict. As Rose returns to her family and Richard enlists, the characters grapple with their feelings and aspirations, all while striving to reconnect despite the turmoil surrounding them. The narrative explores themes of love and sacrifice, highlighting the importance of human connections during tumultuous times.
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With the onset of World War Two, the cast of the Fairbourne Follies are forced to part. Rose, the beautiful dancer, must return to her family, leaving singer Richard to enlist in the army with their relationship still unresolved. Asthmatic Merry, the musical director, is destined for the army too, while the object of his unrequited love, charismatic magician Felix, chooses the RAF. Before long, Rose joins a group entertaining the troops, and as they are all struck by the brutality of war, they realise exactly who is most important to them. Despite the odds, they determine to find one another again.
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