Till the Boys Come Home

War at Home, Book 5

By: Cynthia Harrod-Eagles

Narrated by: Penelope Freeman

In 1918 the Great War has taken so much from so many and it threatens to take even more still from the Hunters, their friends and their servants.

Edward, in a bid to run away from problems at home, decides not to resist conscription and ends up at the Front. Sadie's hopes for love are unrequited, and Laura has to flee Artemis House when it is shelled and she finds herself in London driving an ambulance. Ethel, the nursery maid, masks her own pain by caring for other people's children but she must take care not to get too attached.

The government has to bring in rationing, and manpower shortages means the conscription age is extended. The Russians have fallen out of the war and a series of terrifying all-out attacks drive the Allies back almost to the Channel, and for the first time England faces the real prospect of defeat. No one can see an end to the war and yet, a small glimmer of hope remains . . .

When the Boys Come Home is the fifth book in the War at Home series by Cynthia Harrod-Eagles, author of the much-loved Morland Dynasty novels. Set against the real events of 1918, at home and on the front, this is a vivid and rich family drama featuring the Hunter family and their servants.©2018 Cynthia Harrod-Eagles (P)2018 Hachette Audio UK

WONDERFUL! As C H-E novels always are.

Her descriptions evoke feelings in the reader, as well
as images. Her character development is outstanding.

Excellent

And extremely well written a book about world war one combined with the trials and tribulations of individuals and how they cope with it.

Why?

Let’s just kill off one of the best characters for no reason. It didn’t move the story forward...just throwing in drama for the sake of drama.

Thoroughly enjoyable

Yet another magical trip back in time by Cynthia Harrold Eagles. All the triumph, heartbreak and excitement I’ve come to love and expect from such a talented author.