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Dear Joan

Dear Joan Love Letters from the Second World War

Hardback (02 Sep 2010)

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Publisher's Synopsis

Before being posted to the Mediterranean during the Second World War, airman Tony Ross briefly met a young woman called Joan Charles. They started to write to each other andDear Joanuses these letters to chart the development of their relationship. Joan's letters reveal the problems of daily life on the Home Front while Tony describes the challenges of duty in the desert and his experiences during his travels in the Middle East. Both share their dreams for the future in a reconstructed, post-war Britain.

Through its use of this unique correspondence,Dear Joanbrings to life a love affair that blossomed across the miles while also providing a valuable historical account of everyday life during the Second World War.

About the Publisher

Mainstream Publishing

Mainstream was founded in Edinburgh in 1978 by Bill Campbell and Peter MacKenzie who continue to run the company. It is the leading non-fiction publishing house based in Scotland. With particular emphasis on memoir, true crime, sport, current affairs and health, the list features prominent names such as Nicholas Parsons, Gordon Brown, Hunter Davies, Sir Ian Botham, Shane Warne and Jan de Vries.

Book information

ISBN: 9781845966249
Publisher: Mainstream Publishing
Imprint: Mainstream Publishing
Pub date:
DEWEY: 940.548141
DEWEY edition: 22
Number of pages: 304
Weight: 551g
Height: 240mm
Width: 162mm
Spine width: 30mm