{"product_id":"what-the-ocean-keeps-a-compelling-world-war-i-love-story-inspired-by-true-events","title":"What The Ocean Keeps: A compelling World War I love story inspired by true events","description":"\u003cp\u003e‘A compelling, beautifully written and almost unbearably poignant love story that shines a light on the forgotten aftermath of war.’  Frances Quinn, best-selling author of  The Lost Passenger\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe war’s over but for Alma and Jack the fight for love and freedom has only just begun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNorth Wales, 1918\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlma thought the end of the war would bring freedom. Instead, the independence she found as a munitions worker is slipping away. Trapped in a painful arrangement with Bron, the man who saved her family from destitution, she longs for a life, and a love, of her own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCanadian soldier Jack survived the trenches. Now, thousands of miles from home, he is stranded in an overcrowded British repatriation camp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen Alma and Jack meet in the shanty town which serves the camp, they fall passionately in love, and their romance becomes the one chance of escape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBut this love is forbidden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBron wants Alma for himself. Ships across the Atlantic are delayed time and again, Spanish ‘flu spreads and the men – their sacrifice and bravery in the trenches ignored – are rebellious.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlma and Jack must fight for a love that could cost them everything.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eInspired by true events,  What The Ocean Keeps  is a passionate and poignant story of forbidden love,  sacrifice and  freedom in the aftermath of the First World War.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for readers who love: A passionate, forbidden love A strong, independent heroine fighting for her freedom A soldier desperate to find his way home Female friendship, male loyalty and unforgettable characters Fascinating true stories from the aftermath of war Readers adore  What The Ocean Keeps\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e‘an  extraordinarily powerful read … storytelling at its very best’\u003cbr\u003e\nJill’s Book Café Blog  ★★★★★\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e‘I  loved it. Couldn't put it down ’\u003cbr\u003e\nReader review  ★★★★★\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e‘A  story of love , freedom, sacrifice and hope in the uncertain aftermath of war… so moving. Historical fiction at its most absorbing’  Reader review  ★★★★★\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e‘ Beautifully layered , with a  strong storyline  and  unforgettable characters ’  Reader review  ★★★★★\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e‘A  wonderful, immersive  read’  Reader review  ★★★★★\u003cbr\u003e\n‘ Fans of Kristin Hannah’s  The Nightingale  will not want to miss  What The Ocean Keeps ’  Reader review  ★★★★\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e‘a  captivating tale of forbidden love , impossible sacrifices and the ties that bind’  Reader review  ★★★★\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e‘a fascinating glimpse into a less well-known aspect of post-war society, combined with a touching romance in this  compelling and satisfying novel. ’  Reader review  ★★★★\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e‘A compelling, beautifully written and almost unbearably poignant love story that shines a light on the forgotten aftermath of war. Tender, lyrical and heartbreaking, with characters I’ll remember for a long time.’ Frances Quinn, bestselling author of  The Lost Passenger\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e‘ What The Ocean Keeps  is both a love story carved from the wreckage of war and a forgotten chapter of history that deserves to be remembered. Beautifully rendered, tender, fierce; a story that will stay with you long after the final page.’\u003cbr\u003e\nJules Hayes, bestselling author of  The Walls We Build\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e‘You get quickly swept up in Laura's storytelling, immersed in rich detail and comprehensive research which brings this lesser-known time post WW1 to light. Stunning.’  Lisa Brace, award-winning author of  Swim\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e‘A heart-stopping love story… an absolutely brilliant read.’  Beth Miller, bestselling author of  The Missing Letters of Mrs Bright\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for fans of  The Poppy Sisters ,  When the World Fell Silent  and  Lost Roses .\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ANT","offers":[{"title":"Ebook","offer_id":68194466464112,"sku":"A14295","price":4.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1009\/8543\/8576\/files\/81M16hsyFHL._SY1500.jpg?v=1794392432","url":"https:\/\/antbook.store\/de-de\/products\/what-the-ocean-keeps-a-compelling-world-war-i-love-story-inspired-by-true-events","provider":"ANTBOOK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}