The Promise of Rain
Will be published approx. on 30. September 2010
Book
Paperback/Softback
352 pages
978-1-84916-232-6 (ISBN)
Description
Howard Coulter was one of hundreds of Canadian soldiers sent to the Far East following the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbour. Surviving the fierce battle for Hong Kong, he became a POW, and is haunted by the memories that he carries with him.
His daughter Ethie was born after he returned from the war. She never knew him as he was before, an open, loving man and a devoted husband. Why, Ethie wonders, is he so silent and withdrawn?
Howard carries more than the physical and mental scars inflicted by his captors. Something happened in Hong Kong, a secret that he has carried for two decades and one which threatens to destroy his family should it ever come to light.
His daughter Ethie was born after he returned from the war. She never knew him as he was before, an open, loving man and a devoted husband. Why, Ethie wonders, is he so silent and withdrawn?
Howard carries more than the physical and mental scars inflicted by his captors. Something happened in Hong Kong, a secret that he has carried for two decades and one which threatens to destroy his family should it ever come to light.
Reviews / Votes
'The combination of compassion and suspense makes this novel impossible to put down' Globe & Mail. * Globe & Mail * 'A moving novel about a family, love and war' Historical Novels Review. * Historical Novels *More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Product notice
Paperback (UK-B)
Dimensions
Height: 202 mm
Width: 156 mm
Thickness: 23 mm
Weight
220 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-84916-232-6 (9781849162326)
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Person
Donna Milner lives in British Columbia with her husband. Her first novel was the acclaimed After River, which was sold all over the world. The Promise of Rain is her second novel.