Where White Horses Gallop
Where White Horses Gallop by Beatrice Macneil, published by Breakwater Books, Limited in October 2013, is a historical fiction novel that explores the impact of World War II on families in Beinn Barra, Nova Scotia. The story follows three young men—Hector MacDonald, Benny Doucet, and Calum MacPherson—as they enlist in the Cape Breton Highlanders and leave their loved ones behind. Through lyrical and evocative prose, the narrative delves into the emotions of those who go to battle and those who remain at home, highlighting the complexities of war and its effects on family life.
Readers will find a poignant examination of the experiences of soldiers and their families during a tumultuous time in history. The novel addresses themes of war, military life, and the anxieties faced by those waiting for their loved ones to return. With a page count of 335, this edition presents a detailed portrayal of the personal and emotional struggles that accompany the call to serve, making it a significant addition to the discourse on the human side of conflict.
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FROM AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR BEATRICE MACNEIL COMES THE ACCLAIMED STORY OF THOSE WHO WERE SENT INTO BATTLE– AND THOSE WHO WERE LEFT AT HOME. In 1941, three young men enlist in the legendary Cape Breton Highlanders and sail off to war, leaving their families to wait and wonder at home in Beinn Barra, Nova Scotia. Fisherman Hector MacDonald, gifted musician Benny Doucet, and hopeful medical student Calum MacPherson are all eager for the excitement of life in the famous regiment, but on the homefront, they leave behind only the anxiety and pain of their loved ones. Heart-wrenchingly told in smart, lyrical, evocative prose, Where White Horses Gallop is a novel that strikes at the heart of war in its glory, and in all its stark legacy.
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