Hugh Mac Lennan Knihy

Set against the backdrop of 1967, this first edition explores the intricate dynamics of personal relationships and societal expectations. The narrative delves into the lives of its characters as they navigate love, ambition, and the challenges of their time. With a keen eye for detail, the author captures the essence of an era marked by change and conflict, offering readers a poignant reflection on the human experience. Rich in themes of identity and belonging, this work invites contemplation on the choices that shape our lives.

George and Catherine Stewart share the worry of Catherine's illness, which could cause her death at any time, and the memory of Jerome Martell, Catherine's first husband and George's closest friend. Martel, a doctor, is presumed to have died in a Nazi prison camp. But then he suddenly returns.

Hugh MacLennan's first novel is a compelling romance set against the horrors of wartime and the catastrophic Halifax Explosion of December 6, 1917, now available as a Penguin Modern Classic. In the winter of 1917, Penelope Wain is convinced her love, Neil Macrae, is dead--killed in action while serving overseas. That he apparently died in disgrace does not alter her love for the soldier who, unbeknownst to her, has returned to Halifax to clear his name, only days before a catastrophic explosion in the Harbour will forever change their lives.

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