The Dig A Novel Based on True Events
The Dig: A Novel Based on True Events by John Preston, published by Other Press, LLC on April 19, 2016, is a historical fiction that explores the discovery of a priceless buried treasure in England just before World War II. Set in the summer of 1939, the narrative unfolds on a riverside farm in Suffolk, where Mrs. Pretty, the widowed owner, believes her land conceals significant artifacts. As the excavation progresses, the story reveals the complexities of local dynamics, professional rivalries, and personal relationships amidst the backdrop of impending war.
Readers will find a rich tapestry of events surrounding the famed Sutton Hoo dig, characterized by intense activity and emotional stakes. The novel delves into themes of love, loss, and aspiration, as characters grapple with their connections to the past while unearthing engraved gold from the soil. This edition spans 272 pages and is presented in English, inviting readers to engage with a narrative that intertwines historical events with fictional elements, offering a unique perspective on a pivotal moment in history.
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THE BASIS FOR THE NETFLIX FILM STARRING CAREY MULLIGAN, RALPH FIENNES, AND LILY JAMES
A literary adventure that tells the story of a priceless buried treasure discovered in England on the eve of World War II
In the long, hot summer of 1939, Britain is preparing for war, but on a riverside farm in Suffolk there is excitement of another kind. Mrs. Pretty, the widowed owner of the farm, has had her hunch confirmed that the mounds on her land hold buried treasure. As the dig proceeds, it becomes clear that this is no ordinary find.
This fictional recreation of the famed Sutton Hoo dig follows three months of intense activity when locals fought outsiders, professionals thwarted amateurs, and love and rivalry flourished in equal measure. As the war looms ever closer, engraved gold peeks through the soil, and each character searches for answers in the buried treasure. Their threads of love, loss, and aspiration weave a common awareness of the past as something that can never truly be left behind.
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