Hilary Jones's sequel to his bestselling 2021 novel Frontline chronicles some of the defining events of the 20th century as seen through the eyes of a preeminent medical family.
Hilary Jones's sequel to Frontline chronicles some of the defining events of the 20th century as seen through the eyes of a preeminent medical family. The 1918 armistice has ended the war in Europe. But as the 1920s roars to life, it is an age of social change, excess, shellshock and ghosts.
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Hilary Jones's sequel to his bestselling 2021 novel Frontline chronicles some of the defining events of the 20th century as seen through the eyes of a preeminent medical family.
Hilary Jones's sequel to Frontline chronicles some of the defining events of the 20th century as seen through the eyes of a preeminent medical family. The 1918 armistice has ended the war in Europe. But as the 1920s roars to life, it is an age of social change, excess, shellshock and ghosts.
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A DEVASTATING WAR. A LOVE THAT WON'T DIE.
A sweeping and sumptuous historical epic from Hilary Jones. The 1918 armistice has ended the war in Europe. But as the 1920's roars to life, it is an age of social change, excess, shellshock and ghosts.Having shown courage and strength on the battlefield, Will and Grace are back in the UK and working at the cutting edge of modern medicine. At every turn they see a country in flux.Many of their contemporaries are following serious paths, committing to causes of the day workers' rights, votes for women, an independent Ireland.Others seek refuge in more earthly and bohemian pleasures. But as young parents and practising medics, they have more than anything duties of care and compassion that cannot be ignored.The follow-up to Hilary Jones's acclaimed debut novel, Frontline, perfect for fans of Ken Follett, Kate Mosse and Jeffrey Archer. ___ PRAISE FOR DR HILARY JONES'The doctor hits the spot and deserves to be read' - Jeffrey Archer'A story to get the heart racing' - Daily Express'An enthralling tale' - Daily Mirror'Dr Hilary is a master storyteller' - Lorraine Kelly CBECritic Reviews
PRAISE FOR DR HILARY JONES:'The doctor hits the spot and deserves to be read' Jeffrey Archer'My diagnosis is that Frontline is a story to get the heart racing' Daily Express'An enthralling tale and Jones' medical expertise never gets in the way of the action' Daily Mirror'Dr Hilary is a master storyteller, and Frontline is an utterly absorbing page-turner' Lorraine Kelly, CBE'Frontline succeeded where (Sebastian Faulks') Birdsong failed; in actually making me cry' National Federation of Pensioners magazine'This is an ambitious, sweeping epic of a story, visceral in its descriptions, and written with great insight and empathy' Historical Novel Society
About the Author
Dr Hilary Jones is a General Practitioner and regular contributor to multiple newspapers and television shows. He is a well-known and trusted face to millions in the UK. UNDER DARKENING SKIES is the concluding novel in his epic medical trilogy.
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