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Fallen Skies

By: Philippa Gregory
Narrated by: Bianca Amato
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Lily Valance wants to forget the war. She's determined to enjoy the world of the 1920s, with its music, singing, laughter and pleasure.

When she meets Captain Stephen Winters, a decorated hero back from the Front, she's drawn to his wealth and status. In Lily he sees his salvation – from the past, from the nightmare, from the guilt at surviving the Flanders plains where so many were lost. But it's a dream that cannot last. Lily has no intention of leaving her singing career.

The hidden tensions of the respectable facade of the Winters household come to a head. Stephen's nightmares merge ever closer with reality and the truth of what took place in the mud and darkness brings him and all who loves him to a terrible reckoning ...

©1993 Philippa Gregory (P)2019 Simon & Schuster, Inc. Genre Fiction Historical Literary Fiction Thriller & Suspense

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Critic reviews

'Superbly crafted ...' (Daily Mail)
'This great doorstop of a romantic tragedy illustrates Gregory’s winning formula: A young woman triumphs despite a hostile male society.' (Kirkus Reviews)
'Round of applause.' (Sunday Times)
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The narrator is absolutely compelling, and reels you in completely, hook, line and sinker - unbelievable!

Just a FANTASTIC book that pulls you right into the scenes and atmospheres.

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Thought provoking. wonderful social history of the years after ww1. great story plot . fab book.

The effects of ww1 in the 1920's on everyday people.

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I'll start with how much I loved this story, normally I only listen when commuting, but I was so keen to know what happened I found myself making excuses to listen more.
But be warned, some of the themes in the book aren't appropriate if you're likely to be overheard; there's some fairly graphic description of the war and of rape.
These were always relevant to the story, and not a glorification, but listen with care if you share spaces with others.

Spectacular, but not to be overheard

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My first Philippa Gregory and won’t be my last. A well written story of life beginning again after WW1. The expectations are high but norms are crumbling. The horrors of the war are unflinching and there’s some nasty accounts of it. Factual probably interwoven into the story. Lily’s stage life lightens the load. Very enjoyable with a mystery thrown in. Would recommend for history fans and fans of Ms Gregory.

Excellent opposing views of life after WW1

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My first Philipa Gregory book and won’t be my last. I love the way she writes with such passion and detail, each character stands out on his own with depth and individuality. I couldn’t put this novel down and read it in 3 days. Highly recommended.

Absolutely Wonderful

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