The Last Kestrel
The Last Kestrel by Jill McGivering is an unabridged, large print edition published by Thorpe in 2011. This 400-page novel follows Ellen Thomas, an experienced war correspondent who returns to Afghanistan’s Helmand Province to investigate the murder of her friend and translator, Jalil. As she navigates the dangers of a war-torn landscape, Ellen seeks justice while uncovering unsettling truths about the region and its people.
Readers will find a narrative that intertwines the lives of Ellen and Hasina, a woman constrained by tradition in a village overtaken by British Forces. Hasina’s son, Aref, is involved with underground fighters, and she is resolute in her efforts to protect him. The story explores themes of survival and truth, highlighting the complex realities faced by individuals in conflict zones. This edition is presented in English and offers a large print format for accessibility.
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Ellen Thomas, experienced war correspondent, returns to Afghanistan’s dangerous Helmand Province on assignment, keen to find the murderer of her friend and translator, Jalil. In her search for justice in a land ravaged by death and destruction, she uncovers disturbing truths. Hasina, forced by tradition into the role of wife and mother, lives in a village which is taken by the British Forces. Her only son, Aref is part of a network of underground fighters and she is determined to protect him, whatever the cost. Ellen and Hasina are thrown together – one fighting for survival, the other searching for truth – with devastating consequences for them both.
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