
When the War Ends – Book Set
Burned Bridges, Poor Man's Rock & The Hidden Places (Historical Novels - The World Post WW1)By Bertrand William SinclairLength26h 32m
About this audiobook
In "When the War Ends 'Äì Book Set," Bertrand William Sinclair intricately weaves together narratives of human resilience and the complexities of peace following conflict. Employing a keen yet compassionate literary style, Sinclair blends vivid imagery with poignant character development, exploring the psychological aftermath of war in a post-World War I society. Through his exploration of life'Äôs nuances, Sinclair situates his work within the modernist literary context, reflecting on the disillusionment and existential quests that often accompany periods of recovery and rebuilding. Sinclair, a notable Canadian author and journalist, draws from his own experiences to inform this compelling work. His extensive travels and firsthand observations of life in various war-torn regions profoundly shaped his understanding of the human condition. Sinclair'Äôs deep engagement with themes of loss, redemption, and societal shifts during the early 20th century provide rich background to the narratives he presents in this book set, encapsulating both personal and communal struggles as the dust of war settles. This profound exploration of humanity in the wake of devastation makes "When the War Ends 'Äì Book Set" a must-read for anyone interested in the psychological effects of conflict and the resilience of the human spirit. Sinclair'Äôs masterful storytelling and insightful themes resonate deeply, offering readers not just a reflection on the past but also a timeless commentary on the universal pursuit of peace and understanding.
Audiobook details
GenreAction and Adventure, Mystery and Thriller
Length26 hrs 32 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 25, 2023
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Chapter I. The First Problem
2Chapter II. The Man and His Mission
3Chapter III. The Deserted Cabin
4Chapter IV. In Which Mr. Thompson Begins to Wonder Painfully
5Chapter V. Further Acquaintance
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6Chapter VI. Certain Perplexities
7Chapter VII. A Slip of the Axe
8Chapter VIII. —And the Fruits Thereof
9Chapter IX. Universal Attributes
10Chapter X. The Way of a Maid With a Man
11Chapter XI. A Man's Job for a Minister
12Chapter XII. A Fortune and a Flitting
13Chapter XIII. Partners
14Chapter XIV. The Restless Foot
15Chapter XV. The World Is Small
16Chapter XVI. A Meeting by the Way
17Chapter XVII. The Reproof Courteous (?)
18Chapter XVIII. Mr. Henderson's Proposition
19Chapter XIX. A Widening Horizon
20Chapter XX. The Shadow
21Chapter XXI. The Renewed Triangle
22Chapter XXII. Sundry Reflections
23Chapter XXIII. The Fuse—
24Chapter XXIV. —And the Match That Lit the Fuse—
25Chapter XXV. —And the Bomb the Fuse Fired
26Chapter XXVI. The Last Bridge
27Chapter XXVII. Thompson's Return
28Chapter XXVIII. Fair Winds
29Chapter XXIX. Two Men and a Woman
30Chapter XXX. A Mark to Shoot At
31Prologue. Long, Long Ago
32Chapter I. The House in Cradle Bay
33Chapter II. His Own Country
34Chapter III. The Flutter of Sable Wings
35Chapter IV. Inheritance
36Chapter V. From the Bottom Up
37Chapter VI. The Springboard
38Chapter VII. Sea Boots and Salmon
39Chapter VIII. Vested Rights
40Chapter IX. The Complexity of Simple Matters
41Chapter X. Thrust and Counterthrust
42Chapter XI. Peril of the Sea
43Chapter XII. Between Sun and Sun
44Chapter XIII. An Interlude
45Chapter XIV. The Swing of the Pendulum
46Chapter XV. Hearts Are Not Always Trumps
47Chapter XVI. En Famille
48Chapter XVII. Business as Usual
49Chapter XVIII. A Renewal of Hostilities
50Chapter XIX. Top Dog