When the War Ends – Book Set

When the War Ends – Book Set

Burned Bridges, Poor Man's Rock & The Hidden Places (Historical Novels - The World Post WW1)By Bertrand William Sinclair
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Length26h 32m

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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
38Chapter VII. Sea Boots and Salmon
2Chapter II. The Man and His Mission
39Chapter VIII. Vested Rights
3Chapter III. The Deserted Cabin
40Chapter IX. The Complexity of Simple Matters
4Chapter IV. In Which Mr. Thompson Begins to Wonder Painfully
41Chapter X. Thrust and Counterthrust
5Chapter V. Further Acquaintance
42Chapter XI. Peril of the Sea
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6Chapter VI. Certain Perplexities
43Chapter XII. Between Sun and Sun
7Chapter VII. A Slip of the Axe
44Chapter XIII. An Interlude
8Chapter VIII. —And the Fruits Thereof
45Chapter XIV. The Swing of the Pendulum
9Chapter IX. Universal Attributes
46Chapter XV. Hearts Are Not Always Trumps
10Chapter X. The Way of a Maid With a Man
47Chapter XVI. En Famille
11Chapter XI. A Man's Job for a Minister
48Chapter XVII. Business as Usual
12Chapter XII. A Fortune and a Flitting
49Chapter XVIII. A Renewal of Hostilities
13Chapter XIII. Partners
50Chapter XIX. Top Dog
14Chapter XIV. The Restless Foot
51Chapter XX. The Dead and Dusty Past
15Chapter XV. The World Is Small
52Chapter XXI. As It Was in the Beginning
16Chapter XVI. A Meeting by the Way
53Chapter I
17Chapter XVII. The Reproof Courteous (?)
54Chapter II
18Chapter XVIII. Mr. Henderson's Proposition
55Chapter III
19Chapter XIX. A Widening Horizon
56Chapter IV
20Chapter XX. The Shadow
57Chapter V
21Chapter XXI. The Renewed Triangle
58Chapter VI
22Chapter XXII. Sundry Reflections
59Chapter VII
23Chapter XXIII. The Fuse—
60Chapter VIII
24Chapter XXIV. —And the Match That Lit the Fuse—
61Chapter IX
25Chapter XXV. —And the Bomb the Fuse Fired
62Chapter X
26Chapter XXVI. The Last Bridge
63Chapter XI
27Chapter XXVII. Thompson's Return
64Chapter XII
28Chapter XXVIII. Fair Winds
65Chapter XIII
29Chapter XXIX. Two Men and a Woman
66Chapter XIV
30Chapter XXX. A Mark to Shoot At
67Chapter XV
31Prologue. Long, Long Ago
68Chapter XVI
32Chapter I. The House in Cradle Bay
69Chapter XVII
33Chapter II. His Own Country
70Chapter XVIII
34Chapter III. The Flutter of Sable Wings
71Chapter XIX
35Chapter IV. Inheritance
72Chapter XX
36Chapter V. From the Bottom Up
73Chapter XXI
37Chapter VI. The Springboard
74Chapter XXII

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