The Death of the Fronsac: a Novel
The Death of the Fronsac: a Novel by Neal Ascherson, published by Head of Zeus on April 5, 2018, is a 400-page work in English that explores themes of sabotage, betrayal, and the profound sadness of exile. Set in Scotland during 1940, the narrative begins with the explosion of the French warship Fronsac in the Firth of Clyde, an event witnessed by three locals whose lives are irrevocably altered by this disaster.
Readers will find a story that intertwines the experiences of Jackie, a young girl grappling with guilt, her mother Helen, and their lodger, a Polish soldier facing the harsh realities of a world reshaped by World War II. The novel delves into the emotional and psychological impacts of war, as well as the complexities of personal relationships amid turmoil. With elements of action, adventure, and suspense, this literary work presents a vivid portrayal of life during a tumultuous period in history.
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A STORY OF SABOTAGE, BETRAYAL AND THE TERRIBLE SADNESS OF EXILE.
‘Remarkable’The Times.
‘A magnificent novel’The Times.
‘Gripping’The Spectator.
Scotland, 1940: The Fronsac, a French warship, blows up in the Firth of Clyde. The disaster is witnessed by three locals. Jackie, a young girl who thinks she caused the explosiong by running away from school. Her mother Helen, a spirited woman married to a dreary young officer; and their lodger, a Polish soldier whose country has just been erased from the map by Hitler and Stalin.
All their lives will be changed by the death of the Fronsac.
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