The Homecoming
The Homecoming by Mary Jane Staples, published by Corgi in 2001, is a work of fiction that spans 381 pages. Set in 1946, the narrative follows the Adams family as they reunite after the war, highlighting their personal struggles and triumphs. As family members return home, the story captures the emotional reunions and the challenges they face in a post-war society.
Readers will find a rich tapestry of family dynamics as Boots reconnects with Polly and their twins, while Tim returns to Felicity. The story also delves into the experiences of grandson Daniel, who remains in Palestine, and the impact of the Nuremberg trials on the family. With themes of resilience and adaptation, the book explores the societal changes in a country recovering from conflict, as Sammy navigates the new economic landscape with optimism.
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“It is 1946, and with the war at last at an end, members of the Adams family who had been serving with the forces begin to come home. Boots is reunited with Polly and their twins, his son Tim returns to the welcoming arms of Felicity, and with so many others coming back, Chinese Lady finds herself once more the watchful matriarch of the family. But grandson Daniel is still serving in an army unit out in Palestine, where he is caught up in life-threatening circumstances, and his American fiancee, Patsy, counts the days until his return. Boots, Polly and Mr Finch attend the Nuremberg trials, where they discover the full horrors of the Third Reich and witness Germany’s major war criminals being brought to justice. And while the new Labour government struggles with the problems of a country drained by the war, Sammy pursues his business interests with post-war energy and unfailing optimism.”
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