The Life In Us by John Lucas

Description

At the heart of this novel is the unfolding story of a marriage. Dan Townsend and Jean Kelly are brought together by chance. He is the son of a tradesman living in early 20th century Torquay; she is the daughter of a London-based school headteacher. Their happiness together is disrupted first by the depression years and then by the 2nd World War and the story then follows them into old age as they learn how to cope in extraordinary times. 334pp