George and violet, although there is a wide range of characters. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. People in the north west all reading and talking about one book. The moon field by judith allnatt allnatt is too intelligent to succumb to mawkishness or fall back on the usual cliches. Jan 05, 2014 the moon field is a moving story of the innocence, joy and pain of young love and of a changing society in a world altered forever, told through understated yet powerful prose. George farrell cycles through the tranquil cumberland fells to deliver a letter, unaware that it will change his life. The moon field explores the loss of innocence in a war that destroys everything except the bonds of the human heart. The official website of judith allnatt, acclaimed novelist, author of short stories and poetry, writing tutor and public speaker. Browse judith allnatts bestselling audiobooks and newest titles. Judith allnatt audio books, best sellers, author bio. A poignant story of love and redemption, the moon field explores the loss of innocence through a war that destroys every.
Jan 01, 2015 the first year of great war remembrance is over now and i read yet another great war novel. A poignant story of love and redemption, the moon field explores the loss of innocence through a war that destroys. The moon field reminds us of what must have been the terrible reality of those times ordinary young men like george heroically offering themselves up in the patriotic defence of their country, only to discover the cruel realities and horror of the war. A beautiful and eerie story of love and memory from the author of the moon field. The silk factory by judith allnatt paperback harpercollins. Sent to war, george is wounded, recovers and returned to lakeland with a broken face. Genre contemporary fiction historical war publishing details. Read the moon field by judith allnatt available from rakuten kobo. Her novels include the moon field and the silk factory. If you like it please borrow the book as we have the copies in our library. Judith allnatt is a poet, an acclaimed short story writer and novelist.
Review the moon field by judith allnatt all that magic. Judith allnatt, author of the poets wife and the mile of river will be appearing at two warwickshire libraries this month with her new novel the moon field. The poets wife was shortlisted for the east midlands book award. A womans memories of him, and his letters to her from the holy land 1885 by allnatt, elizabeth surtees. Anyone whos ever lost someone is haunted rosie milford inherits a house in an old silk factory after her mothers. Please provide me with your latest book news, views and details of waterstones special offers. Explore books by judith allnatt with our selection at.
The first year of great war remembrance is over now and i read yet another great war novel. A poignant story of love and redemption, the moon field explores the loss of innocence through a war that destroys everything except the bonds of human hearts. The silk factory by judith allnatt overdrive rakuten. This is a book about britain in the great war, and george, junior postman, his pranks as a. Judith allnatt writes beautifully, with honesty and compassion, about 191415, the bravery of george in going to fight, the tragedy and futility he sees, his loved ones at home always fearing the worst but hoping for. May 08, 2014 beyond the man in uniform to see what they were feeling when the photo was taken so thank you judith for awaking in me a curiosity that was shamefully lacking. Everyday low prices on a huge range of new releases and classic fiction. I liked the fact that the experiences of different classes were explored. The author is one of six local writers appearing at libraries around the county at warwickshire libraries readers evenings. Discover more authors youll love listening to on audible. The moon field by judith allnatt paperback harpercollins. May 21, 2015 judith allnatt is the acclaimed author of a mile of river, a radio five live book of the month, the poets wife and the moon field. Her latest novel, the moon field, described by the times as deeply moving, is set in the first world war. In 1914, george farrell, a young english postman decides to join the war in the heat of the moment when he learns that his crush miss violet is already promised to.
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Judith allnatts the moon field is a tale of love and tragedy. The moon field explores the loss of innocence through a war that destroys everything except the bonds of human hearts. He soon realises that the problems of the past are not so easily buried, but must be faced and resolved. The moon field by judith allnatt overdrive rakuten.
Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. Northamptonshire central library rhyme time facebook. Judith allnatt writes beautifully, with honesty and compassion, about 191415, the bravery of george in going to fight, the tragedy and futility he sees, his loved ones. The pages include time to reads promotional downloads, toolkits and training modules, as well as a discussion forum. Judith has lectured widely on creative writing for. This sense of lost identity, felt by many returning soldiers, was a subject i wanted to explore in my book the moon field. Her short stories have featured in the bridport prize anthology. Judith allnatt judith allnatt is an acclaimed short story writer and novelist. The moon field by judith allnatt goodreads share book. Judith allnatt is the acclaimed author of a mile of river, a radio five live book of the month, the poets wife and the moon field. Her latest novel the moon field is available from the 16th january 2014. The novel is set at the start of the first world war, and is released in the centenary year. The moon field ebook by judith allnatt rakuten kobo. Judith allnatt freelance writer jan 1995 present 25 years 4 months my first novel, a mile of river, was simon mayos book of the month on radio 5 live in april.
As 2014 marks the centenary of the start of world war one, scores of books are being published to mark the occasion. Her novels have been shortlisted for the portico prize for literature and the east midlands book award. A poignant story of love and redemption, the moon field explores the loss of. No catches, no fine print just unadulterated book loving, with your favourite books saved. Judith allnatt book 2 by judith allnatt may 1, 2015 the poets wife by allnatt, judith new edition 2010 0100 gordon. Image provided by borough press in 1914, george farrell, a young english postman decides to join the war in the heat of the moment when he learns that his crush miss violet is already promised to. The moon field, a war novel published to acclaim in 2014, was described as deeply and genuinely moving by the times.
In 1914 young george farrell is a postman in the cumberland fells, and he has fallen in love with violet, lovely daughter of. The book summary on harpercollins says, no mans land is a place in the heart. Allnatt is too good a writer to succumb to mawkishness or fall back on the usual cliches. Buy the moon field by judith allnatt from amazons fiction books store. Judith allnatt author, lecturer and speaker lecturing. Wed love you to buy this book, and hope you find this page convenient in locating a place of purchase. The moon field is an historical romance novel set during the first world war. Judith allnatt is an acclaimed short story writer and novelist. The moon field judith allnat a poignant story of love and redemption, the moon field explores the loss of innocence through a war that destroys everything except the bonds of human hearts. The moon field is a moving story of the innocence, joy and pain of young love and of a changing society in a world altered forever, told through understated yet powerful prose.
Judith allnatt is a wonderfully warm and empathic writer, with a real feeling for the thread of the uncanny that runs through our lives margaret leroy author of the soldiers wife fascinating and tender catharine arnold, author of globe. George farrell cycles through the tranquil cumberland fells to deliver a letter. However, there is a book called the moon field by judith allnatt. Oct 17, 2014 judith allnatt, author of the poets wife and the mile of river will be appearing at two warwickshire libraries this month with her new novel the moon field. Her first novel, a mile of river, was a bbc radio 5 book of the month and was shortlisted for the portico prize for literature. Her first novel, a mile of river, was a radio 5 live book of the month and was shortlisted for the portico prize for literature. The moon field is a historical novel set during world war i, portraying the impact of the war on two young women and one man in a lake district village.
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