Acts of Love and War: A nation torn apart by war. One woman steps into the crossfire.

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A capitvating and heart-breaking story about a young English woman during the Spanish Civil War and a love that transcends the horror of war. A heartrending tale of love and courage, following three young British volunteers in the brutal Spanish civil war. Lucy has grown up next door to brothers Jamie and Tom, who are rivals for her affection. But it is 1936, and Tom decides he must travel to Spain to fight. He is quickly followed by Jamie who, much to Lucy's despair, is on the opposing side supporting General Franco. The only way she can save them both is to join them in Spain and bring them home to safety. She soon discovers that there is more at stake than her own aching heart, however, as she becomes immersed in lifesaving work with child refugees. As the war progresses and the situation becomes increasingly perilous, Lucy realises that her greatest challenge will not be in persuading Tom or Jamie to return to England with her - but whether any of them will even survive . . .

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Maggie Brookes is an ex-journalist and BBC TV historical documentary producer, turned novelist and poet. She relishes uncovering stories about the strength of women and the power of friendship and love in the most terrible of circumstances. Acts of Love and War is about love and courage in the brutal Spanish civil war. The Prisoner's Wife - based on an extraordinary true story of WW2 - was published around the world in 2020. Maggie taught Creative Writing at Middlesex University for thirty years and has had six poetry collections published under the name Maggie Butt.