Perfectly Ordinary People
Perfectly Ordinary People by Nick Alexander, published by Amazon Publishing in July 2022, is a historical fiction novel that delves into the complexities of family heritage and the impact of World War II. The narrative follows Ruth, who embarks on a journey to uncover the truth about her father’s mysterious French origins as her aged relatives begin to pass away. Through her research, she stumbles upon a series of long-lost cassettes that reveal an unexpected and profound wartime story, challenging everything she believed about her family’s past.
Readers will find a rich exploration of themes such as sacrifice and hidden love, as Ruth’s discoveries threaten to unravel the fabric of her family’s history. The book presents a layered narrative that intertwines personal and historical elements, inviting readers to reflect on the legacies left behind by previous generations. With 399 pages, this edition offers a deep dive into the lives of ordinary people caught in extraordinary circumstances, set against the backdrop of occupied France.
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In occupied France, two people sacrificed everything. Now their granddaughter has come looking for the truth…
Ruth’s childhood was a happy one, and her family–on her mother’s side–large and loving. But her father’s French origins have always remained a mystery. Now, with aged relatives beginning to die, Ruth decides to research her father’s family before it’s too late.
When she discovers a series of long-lost cassettes, everything she thought she knew about them shatters. The tapes expose an unimaginable truth – an epic wartime story of hidden love and sacrifice, stretching back to occupied France.
These long-buried confessions will rock Ruth’s family–and finally piece together the puzzle of her father’s heritage. But are any of them ready for the truth?
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