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THE DIARIES OF A MILITARY WIFE DURING THE SECOND WORLD WAR

In 1935, Evelyn Shillington started a diary, little knowing the years of turmoil it would cover, and how insightful her experiences as an army wife would be to the following generations.

Eve joined her beloved husband, Captain Rex Shillington, on his postings, giving her a unique view into army life. Through the abdication crisis, to the turbulent years of the WWII and ending in war-ravaged Italy, Eve documented it all with an inimitable spirit and brave humour.

The diaries lay forgotten in an attic for years until an enterprising antiques dealer discovered them by chance. Published seventy years after Eve wrote in her diary for the last time, they offer a fascinating first-hand account into life on the home front.

Readers love EVE''S WAR:

''Enlightening and well written''

''What a brilliant read''

''Such an interesting account and in

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From darning socks to being locked in the loo as the King's coffin went past, Eve's War is an entertaining personal take on an extraordinary period of history. Expertly edited by Barbara Fox, it is also a fantastic example of what can happen when you discover a family gem and delve deeper into your past * Family Tree Magazine *

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      Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group
      Publication Date: 27/07/2017
      ISBN13: 9780751567021, 978-0751567021
      ISBN10: 0751567027

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      THE DIARIES OF A MILITARY WIFE DURING THE SECOND WORLD WAR

      In 1935, Evelyn Shillington started a diary, little knowing the years of turmoil it would cover, and how insightful her experiences as an army wife would be to the following generations.

      Eve joined her beloved husband, Captain Rex Shillington, on his postings, giving her a unique view into army life. Through the abdication crisis, to the turbulent years of the WWII and ending in war-ravaged Italy, Eve documented it all with an inimitable spirit and brave humour.

      The diaries lay forgotten in an attic for years until an enterprising antiques dealer discovered them by chance. Published seventy years after Eve wrote in her diary for the last time, they offer a fascinating first-hand account into life on the home front.

      Readers love EVE''S WAR:

      ''Enlightening and well written''

      ''What a brilliant read''

      ''Such an interesting account and in

      Trade Review
      From darning socks to being locked in the loo as the King's coffin went past, Eve's War is an entertaining personal take on an extraordinary period of history. Expertly edited by Barbara Fox, it is also a fantastic example of what can happen when you discover a family gem and delve deeper into your past * Family Tree Magazine *

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