Historical fiction, New Zealand in the 1930s and 40s. River at War is the story of Miriam, the daughter of Iona, the main protagonist in Jean's first book River River Raupo Rye. Miriam is now an adolescent, strong minded, resolute and loving, reaching maturity in the troubled times of the Second World War. When war breaks out life in Sedgely changes for everyone. Will Miriam's loved one return? Will her country be safe? Will her work, family and two careers be too much for her young shoulders? It takes courage to survive the demands of these distressing times. This is a feisty book that...
Historical fiction, New Zealand in the 1930s and 40s. River at War is the story of Miriam, the daughter of Iona, the main protagonist in Jean's first ...
When Iona reaches seventeen, she plumbs the depths of despair when her unloving mother arranges her marriage to an abusive drunkard 20 years her senior. But after tragedy and near-fatal illness, she starts a new life close to her beloved river which gives her the strength she needs to deal with life's challenges. Even when events push her to the very edge of sanity, the river is there to help her find the way back to the man she loves.
When Iona reaches seventeen, she plumbs the depths of despair when her unloving mother arranges her marriage to an abusive drunkard 20 years her senio...
