Edward Parnell Boeken

Set against the backdrop of World War II in May 1940, the story follows William Abrehart, a mute boy grappling with his father's mysterious death while caring for his emotionally distant mother and sisters. Rachel anxiously awaits news from her soldier boyfriend in France, while Kate harbors feelings for a nearby airman. The haunting atmosphere of Norfolk's landscapes mirrors the family's turmoil as they navigate personal struggles amidst the chaos of war.

SHORTLISTED FOR THE PEN ACKERLEY PRIZE 2020 'A uniquely strange and wonderful work of literature' Philip Hoare 'An exciting new voice' Mark Cocker, author of Crow Country