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When the world fell silent : a novel of the 1917 Halifax explosion / Donna Jones Alward.
"1917. Halifax, Nova Scotia. Nora Crowell wants more than her sister's life as a wife and mother. As WWI rages across the Atlantic, she becomes a lieutenant in the Canadian Army Nursing Corps. But trouble is looming and it won't be long before the truth comes to light. Having lost her beloved husband in the trenches and with no-one else to turn to, Charlotte Campbell now lives with his haughty relations who treat her like the help. It is baby Aileen, the joy and light of her life, who spurs her to dream of a better life. When tragedy strikes in Halifax Harbour, nothing for these two women will ever be the same again. Their paths will cross in the most unexpected way, trailing both heartbreak and joy its wake..."--Publisher.
Record details
- ISBN: 9780008688752 (paperback)
- Physical Description: 378 pages ; 24 cm
- Edition: Paperback edition.
- Publisher: London : One More Chapter, 2024.
- Copyright: ©2024
Content descriptions
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references. |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | Halifax Explosion, Halifax, N.S., 1917 > Fiction. World War, 1914-1918 > Fiction. Halifax (N.S.) > History > 20th century > Fiction. |
| Genre: | Historical fiction. |
Available copies
- 6 of 12 copies available at BC Interlibrary Connect. (Show)
- 0 of 1 copy available at Sparwood Public Library.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 12 total copies.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Holdable? | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sparwood Public Library | FIC ALW (Text) | 35172000331294 | Adult Fiction | Volume hold | Checked out | 2025-02-26 |
