Bøger af Stewart Gill Owen

Distant Crimson Fields - Two Sons, combines many of the chapters from two previous books, Two Sons and Red Earth and creates the complete story of two families during the first World War.In 1914 war breaks out between the major nations of Europe and two families prepare for an uncertain future. In the summer of that year John and Annie Williams from England and in Germany the Lehmann family reluctantly have to accept that sacrifices have to be made. Before the true horrors of the conflict become a reality each of the adult children of the two families rally to the cause. At first it's an adventure and an opportunity for each of them to make their mark.As the years of bloody war pass the possibility of injury and loss becomes a part of everyday life. There is little respite as the two families wait and hope.

By the end of 1944, former intelligence officer Jack Redman thought that he had retired. However, MI6 had other ideas.The Secret Intelligence Service had intercepted a new German code-name called Blood Wolf.They begin to realise that Blood Wolf is a last desperate attempt to save the Third Reich from total and devastating defeat.Jack and his team face a frantic race against time to prevent Blood Wolf from being activated. Their failure could have disastrous consequences and could even trigger World War Three.

It's 1939 and John and Annie Williams from Lancashire are preparing for war once again. Their three sons and their daughter respond to the call to arms by joining the military forces. Herbert trains with the RAF while his brother James joins the navy. Harold plans to fight for his country by signing up with the army and Emma becomes involved in the covert world of espionage and secrecy with the Intelligence Service. In Germany, Dr Lehmann and his wife Martina are reluctantly coming to terms with the possible devastation of war. Their Son Peter Lehmann enlists in the army to work as a Medical Officer.In Belgium, Madame De Vos and her family are bracing themselves for possible invasion and occupation. Her son, Hugo De Vos decides to fight his war in the only way that he can, by working with the Belgium resistance.The three families face an uncertain future and prepare themselves for the very real possibility of pain and loss.In my first book, Two Sons, I tell the story of the Williams family from Britain, who while on a visit to Belgium in 1932 meet a German family, Eric and Martina Lehmann and their son Peter. Both families are in Belgium to pay their respects to their two dead sons who had been killed at Paaschendaele in 1917 and buried in Flanders. While staying at a Madame De Vos's hotel in Poperinge, both families eventually realise that they have more in common than they first thought. In July of 1932, Hitler and the Nazi Party were threatening to take control of Germany and there was a growing fear in Belgium and France of the possibility of another war. Having lost their sons in one conflict, both families feared that they may have to make further sacrifices. White Sand takes the story of the families on from the outbreak of the Second World War to the next decade. As we travel along the journey of our lives we will experience joy, pride, despair, love, grief and the fear of loss. White Sand, continues with the theme and like 'Two Sons it is about the emotions, the passion and the feelings that many us share, regardless of nationality, class, faith and status.

In the summer of 1914 John and Annie Williams from Lancashire are enjoying their family life even though the future is very uncertain.In Germany the Lehmann family are doing the same. As the threat of war moves closer both families are concerned that their sons and daughters will be called upon to defend their countries.Before the true horrors of the conflict become a reality each of the adult children of the two families rally to the cause. At first it's an adventure and an opportunity for each of them to make their mark. As the years of bloody conflict pass the possibility of injury and loss becomes a part of everyday life. There is little respite as the two families wait and hope. In 1914 the world is changing at a rapid pace. This is the time of exhilarating technological advances. Society is changing and there are new and exciting opportunities for many. Women are looking to establish themselves and the working class are hopeful of a better future.

The story of two families divided by war and united in grief.