The Excitements A Novel
The Excitements A Novel by C. J. Wray, published by HarperCollins Publishers in 2024, is a captivating narrative that follows the lives of two remarkable female World War II veterans, Josephine and Penny Williamson. Now in their late nineties, the sisters are celebrated figures at commemorative events, showcasing their enduring spirit and zest for life as they embark on a trip to Paris to receive the Légion d’honneur for their contributions to the liberation of France. The novel presents a blend of humor and drama, revealing the hidden depths of their pasts and the complexities of their experiences during the war.
Readers will discover a story rich in intrigue, as the Williamson sisters, accompanied by their great-nephew Archie, navigate a journey filled with unexpected twists. While Archie believes his aunts played minor roles in the war, the narrative uncovers their significant, yet concealed, contributions and the secrets they have kept. The plot intertwines elements of espionage and historical fiction, exploring themes of bravery and adventure against the backdrop of the 20th century. With 294 pages, this edition invites readers to delve into a world where past and present collide, revealing the sisters’ intentions to settle old scores and execute one final heist.
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“Irresistible…Filled with surprise, poignancy, and excitement, this is a surefire winner.” –Publishers Weekly (starred review)
A brilliant and witty drama about two brave female World War II veterans who survived the unthinkable without ever losing their killer instinct…or their joie de vivre.
Meet the Williamson sisters, Britain’s most treasured World War II veterans. Now in their late nineties, Josephine and Penny are in huge demand, popping up at commemorative events and history festivals all over the country. Despite their age, they’re still in great form–perfectly put together, sprightly and sparky, and always in search of their next “excitement.”
This time it’s a trip to Paris to receive the Légion d’honneur for their part in the liberation of France. And as always, they will be accompanied by their devoted great-nephew, Archie.
Keen historian Archie has always been given to understand that his great aunts had relatively minor roles in the Women’s Royal Navy and the First Aid Nursing Yeomanry, but that’s only half the story. Both sisters are hiding far more than the usual “official secrets”. There’s a reason sweet Auntie Penny can dispatch a would-be mugger with an umbrella.
This trip to Paris is not what it seems either. Scandal and crime have always quietly trailed the Williamson sisters, even in the decades after the war. Now armed with new information about an old adversary, these much decorated (but admittedly ancient) veterans variously intend to settle scores, avenge lost friends, and pull off one last, daring heist before the curtain finally comes down on their illustrious careers.
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