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The Autumn of the Ace

By: Louis de Bernières
Narrated by: David Sibley
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Louis de Bernières is the master of historical fiction which makes you both laugh and cry. This book follows an unforgettable family after the Second World War.

Daniel Pitt was an RAF fighter in the First World War and an espionage agent for the SOE in the Second. Now the conflicts he faces are closer to home.

Daniel's marriage has fractured beyond repair, and Daniel's relationship with his son, Bertie, has been a failure since Bertie was a small boy. But after his brother Archie's death, Daniel is keen for new perspectives. He first travels to Peshawar to bury Archie in the place he loved best and then finds himself in Canada, avoiding his family and friends back in England. But some bonds are hard to break. Daniel and Bertie's different experiences of war, although devastating, also bring with them the opportunity for the two to reconnect. If only they can find a way to move on from the past.

Louis de Bernieres's new novel is a moving account of an extraordinary life in extraordinary times. Daniel is a flawed but captivating hero, and this coming-of-old-age story illuminates both the effect of two world wars on a generation and the irrepressible spirit and love that can connect people despite great obstacles.

©2020 Louis de Bernieres (P)2020 Penguin Audio
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Wonderful Novel

Yet another marvelous novel by de Berniers. I, be read everything he’s written over the years. This is a wonderful end to the British trilogy. Thoroughly enjoyable audiobook, too. The reader was perfect in tone & pitch. Highly recommended.

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wonderful trilogy

I got teary a few times. In a way I wanted more details and time with these characters. I think if there had been more I would have cared more. As it is I really enjoyed it. I loved the first book.

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