Daughters of War

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Literary FictionHistorical FictionFamily SagaIdentitySuspensefulWorld War IIForbidden LoveGrief & LossWar & ConflictMysteryResilienceSecretsPostcolonialism
Historical Fiction

Daughters of War

Dinah Jefferies

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Daughters of War transports readers to the vibrant yet complex landscape of post-World War II Ceylon. The narrative kicks off when Eliza, grappling with the recent loss of her mother, embarks on a journey to the exotic island in search of her estranged father. Upon arrival, she finds herself immersed in a world far removed from what she expected, uncovering layers of her parents' past that were deliberately kept hidden. The story revolves around Eliza's quest to unravel the truth about her mother's life and the clandestine circumstances surrounding her family, revealing a tapestry woven with wartime experiences, colonial society secrets, and intricate personal histories. At the heart of the story are Eliza and the ghost of her mother, whose lives are inextricably linked by unresolved mysteries and the lingering shadows of conflict. As Eliza delves deeper, she encounters a cast of characters from Ceylon's colonial past, each holding pieces of the puzzle and highlighting themes of forbidden love, sacrifice, and the enduring strength of maternal bonds. The novel is compelling due to its evocative portrayal of a bygone era, the suspenseful nature of uncovering buried secrets, and its exploration of how war's impact can resonate for years, shaping destinies and challenging perceptions of family and identity. Readers are drawn into Eliza's personal journey of discovery, where the search for truth leads to a profound understanding of love, loss, and resilience.

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Publisher

HarperCollinsPublishers

Pages

538

Format

PAPERBACK

ISBN-13

9780008427023

ISBN-10

000842702X

Language

English

Published

2021-01-01