In Memoriam
A novel
What's it about
Ever wondered how love could survive amidst the chaos and brutality of war? Imagine finding your soulmate, only to have your world torn apart by the trenches of WWI. This is the heart-wrenching reality for two schoolboys, Gaunt and Ellwood, whose forbidden love is tested by the horrors of the battlefield. You'll be transported to the boarding schools and battlefields of early 20th-century Britain. Discover how Gaunt and Ellwood navigate their intense connection through secret letters and stolen moments, all while grappling with the immense pressures of duty, societal expectation, and the ever-present threat of death. This is a story of courage, loss, and a love that defies history.
Meet the author
Alice Winn is a graduate of Oxford University, where she studied literature and wrote her award-winning debut novel, In Memoriam, during the COVID-19 lockdown. Her deep dive into First World War soldier records and archival letters during her studies provided the rich, authentic foundation for the book's characters and historical detail. This academic background, combined with her passion for storytelling, allowed her to bring a lost generation's experience to life with profound emotional honesty and historical accuracy.
What's it about
Ever wondered how love could survive amidst the chaos and brutality of war? Imagine finding your soulmate, only to have your world torn apart by the trenches of WWI. This is the heart-wrenching reality for two schoolboys, Gaunt and Ellwood, whose forbidden love is tested by the horrors of the battlefield. You'll be transported to the boarding schools and battlefields of early 20th-century Britain. Discover how Gaunt and Ellwood navigate their intense connection through secret letters and stolen moments, all while grappling with the immense pressures of duty, societal expectation, and the ever-present threat of death. This is a story of courage, loss, and a love that defies history.
Meet the author
Alice Winn is a graduate of Oxford University, where she studied literature and wrote her award-winning debut novel, In Memoriam, during the COVID-19 lockdown. Her deep dive into First World War soldier records and archival letters during her studies provided the rich, authentic foundation for the book's characters and historical detail. This academic background, combined with her passion for storytelling, allowed her to bring a lost generation's experience to life with profound emotional honesty and historical accuracy.
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