Recovering after war
Teddy has returned from war, and Alice tries to cheer him while the family hopes to move beyond past sorrows.
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Davina Bell - Author
This is a historical family story about Alice’s practical care, creative problem-solving and concern for Teddy after war. Its focus appears to be emotional recovery and family life rather than combat itself.
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Sign in for personalised guidanceThis is a historical family story about Alice’s practical care, creative problem-solving and concern for Teddy after war. Its focus appears to be emotional recovery and family life rather than combat itself.
Teddy has returned from war, and Alice tries to cheer him while the family hopes to move beyond past sorrows.
Alice is busy looking after Mama, practising dancing and developing a large event intended to make Teddy happy again.
Consider whether the reader would welcome a story involving a family member returning from war, another family member needing care and references to past sorrow.
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