Letters from Helen

A Novel

Fiction & Literature, Saga, Historical
Cover of the book Letters from Helen by Colleen T. Anthony, iUniverse
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Colleen T. Anthony ISBN: 9780595835324
Publisher: iUniverse Publication: April 19, 2006
Imprint: iUniverse Language: English
Author: Colleen T. Anthony
ISBN: 9780595835324
Publisher: iUniverse
Publication: April 19, 2006
Imprint: iUniverse
Language: English

The unconventional circumstances of Helen's birth almost ruined her life. In the compelling story, Letters from Helen, the reader meets Helen, who was born in India in 1926. As an infant, she is sent back to England and put up for adoption when her British army officer father discovers that she is not really his daughter.

In this lovingly crafted celebration of family and life, a courageous young woman comes of age against the backdrop of World War II England. As Helen matures, marries, and starts her own family, she shares her secrets, hardships, joys, and sorrows with her American cousin. Their letters are woven into the book. Her unfulfilled desire to atone for the stain of her illegitimacy is a recurrent theme in the story, and her quest and its resolution will touch your heart.

The endearing characters, who are at once ordinary and extraordinary, will linger with you. Their own misdeeds,triumphs, tragedies, and romances lend a rich texture to the book. And the final unexpected plot twist will leave you captivated and satisfied.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

The unconventional circumstances of Helen's birth almost ruined her life. In the compelling story, Letters from Helen, the reader meets Helen, who was born in India in 1926. As an infant, she is sent back to England and put up for adoption when her British army officer father discovers that she is not really his daughter.

In this lovingly crafted celebration of family and life, a courageous young woman comes of age against the backdrop of World War II England. As Helen matures, marries, and starts her own family, she shares her secrets, hardships, joys, and sorrows with her American cousin. Their letters are woven into the book. Her unfulfilled desire to atone for the stain of her illegitimacy is a recurrent theme in the story, and her quest and its resolution will touch your heart.

The endearing characters, who are at once ordinary and extraordinary, will linger with you. Their own misdeeds,triumphs, tragedies, and romances lend a rich texture to the book. And the final unexpected plot twist will leave you captivated and satisfied.

More books from iUniverse

Cover of the book The Great Bahamian Hurricanes of 1899 and 1932 by Colleen T. Anthony
Cover of the book Herbs to Help You Heal by Colleen T. Anthony
Cover of the book Their Place in History by Colleen T. Anthony
Cover of the book Metacomet's War by Colleen T. Anthony
Cover of the book A Whole-Body Approach to Slowing Down Aging by Colleen T. Anthony
Cover of the book Zero to 100 by Colleen T. Anthony
Cover of the book Dark Side of the Looking Glass by Colleen T. Anthony
Cover of the book Cormorant Bay by Colleen T. Anthony
Cover of the book A Line 2 Die 4 by Colleen T. Anthony
Cover of the book In the Palm of the Jaguar by Colleen T. Anthony
Cover of the book The Saving of a Reckless Freak by Colleen T. Anthony
Cover of the book The Paris Adventures of Judith & Amy by Colleen T. Anthony
Cover of the book Burn This. by Colleen T. Anthony
Cover of the book In Our Duffel Bags by Colleen T. Anthony
Cover of the book Poems for the Soul by Colleen T. Anthony
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy