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The Chalky Sea

The Canadians Series, Book 1

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The Chalky Sea

By: Clare Flynn
Narrated by: Sarah Zimmerman
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Two troubled people in a turbulent world

In July 1940, Gwen Collingwood drops her husband at the railway station, knowing she may never see him again. Two days later, her humdrum world is torn apart when her sleepy English seaside town is subjected to the first of many heavy bombing attacks.

In Ontario, Canada, Jim Armstrong is uncertain whether to volunteer for the army. When he uncovers the secret his fiance has been keeping from him his decision is clear. A few weeks later he is on a ship bound for England.

Gwen is forced to confront the truth about her past and her own feelings for her husband. Jim battles with a bewildering and hostile world far removed from the cozy life of his Canadian farm. War brings horror and loss to each of them - can it also bring change and salvation?

©2017 Clare Flynn (P)2018 Tantor 20th Century Historical Historical Fiction Romance Fiction War
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The entire plot hinged upon extramarital affairs. It was quite a disappointment. I love WW2 fiction and Sarah Zimmermann, but I don’t plan to read this author again.

The amount of adultery and unfaithfulness; the flippant relationships - very discouraging

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I love the happy ending , it was so well written, and well narrated . Oh one of the most realistic books I’ve listen to

reality !!of the complexity of wartime relationships.

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As someone else mentioned in a review lots of adultery. It was okay. I wasn’t crazy about the ending either I felt like it left you hanging a lot on one character.

Um okay

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The story itself was captivating but content was not for me. Too "adult". I am not able to listen to the book in its entirety.

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I loved it all, especially the ending.
Very descriptive, telling about the realities of war, love and life.

tear jerker

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What happened to Jim? Story left us with no resolution. So many deaths. Waste of time. I

Story incomplete

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This book has sex in it, which I do not like. It also doesn’t seem to be going anywhere. I love historical fiction, but this is not my type. After this, I won’t try any other books from this author. I do love Sarah Zimmerman, though. She is an excellent narrator.

Not my type

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