The Pearl River
by Mark Butterworth
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Pub Date 28 Feb 2023 | Archive Date 10 Mar 2023
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Description
The role of the armed forces is becoming increasingly uncertain in the post-war world of 1949, and Flight Lieutenant Adam Devon is considering his future as a Spitfire pilot.
Daring and resourceful, his love of flying keeps him in the skies and from travelling home; when the opportunity for promotion presents itself in a shrinking airforce, Devon is pit against the wily Flight Lieutenant Fitzjohn, a man of unscrupulous practices and morals…
His mission in Hong Kong is a dangerous one, and when he meets a beautiful British girl, Hannah, he can feel himself falling for her… Devon and Hannah spend time touring the sights in Hong Kong and love ties them together. But what is the strange secret she carries that stands in the way of their relationship?
Devon’s principles and loyalty are put to the test, in a tale of love, war and intrigue.
A Note From the Publisher
Available Editions
| EDITION | Ebook |
| ISBN | 9781803134468 |
| PRICE | £4.99 (GBP) |
| PAGES | 328 |
Featured Reviews
Robin P, Reviewer
This is an absorbing and intelligent novel with engaging and believable characters. The author captures with perfection the atmosphere of the late 1940s when Britain had to reimagine her place in a post-war world.
The plot is clever and compassionate,and the writing has great moments of tenderness but doesn't flinch from the suspicion, tension and brutality of life in Hong Kong on the wrong side of the tracks.
Adam Devon and Hannah Shaw add a love interest and throughout the novel has a glorious nostalgic period feel. There's plenty of action in the air ad the RAF attempt to quell a threatened Chinese invasion. Highly recommended.
Derralyn M, Reviewer
Finished ✔️ The Pearl River by Mark Butterworth!
5 ⭐️’s
Publish Day: February 28th, 2023
Kindle Unlimited: No
Talks about the armed forces in a post war world in 1949
Definitely the perfect read for military buffs
Held my attention the whole time
Could be a great book for a high school history class or a college history class
Highly recommend this book
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