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About the Book

Fast moving true story of an 19 year old seaman struck down by Malaria and awaking from a 3 day coma in a French field hospital, unable to converse with anyone. Frightened and lonely he relies entirely on his nurse who is older than him and falls in love with her. Against the backdrop of a vicious war in which he had no part and a Government that disowned him, he fought another battle to have his love reciprocated.

With the aid of flashbacks the Author has painted a grim picture endurance that will make the reader want to weep in places and laugh in others as they share his horrors and joys.

About the Author

Born in Liverpool England in 1933 and attended sec/modern school. As a child the author became a rebel to the class divisions in England and at the age of 15 ran away to sea Today he lives in Southport, near Liverpool and is happily married and has 10 grandchildren. He still has the sea in his blood and has never regretted any part of his life.