
Category: Adults, Historical Fiction
Language: EnglishKeywords: German Prison Camp High Finance Power Prestige show Business War World War II
Written by James Hilton
Read by Carter Thompson, Kelly Hennessey, Rachel Hansen, Mariah Proctor
Format: MP3
Bitrate: 64 Kbps
Unabridged
· Length: 9 hrs and 58 mins
· Release date: 02-17-14
· Publisher: Books You Hear
Charles Rainier’s family feared him lost along with so many of Britain’s youth during the Great War. But two years after he was reported missing in action, he appears in a Liverpool hospital with no memory of the time that has passed. Rainier marries and embarks on a life of relative success, but he still can’t recall his time on the battlefield—until the first bombs of the Second World War begin to fall.
Suddenly, his memories flood back. Now, recollections of a violent battlefield, a German prison, and a passionate affair all threaten to fracture the peaceful life he has worked so hard to create.
“The story is told in five parts, with each representing a significant period in the main character’s life - encompassing war, power, prestige, high finance, show business, and of course, deep and romantic love. Since the film focuses primarily on the love story, there is much that makes the book a new and deeply satisfying experience. And for those who haven’t seen the film yet, experience the book first. You will love the way Hilton educates and envelops you with this beautiful story, and leaves you so much better, and happier, for the journey.”
Hilton also earned an Oscar for his screenwriting during Hollywood’s Golden Age—two of his books were nominated in one year.
The only reference I find for Books You Hear is a service that supplies narrators for audiobooks.
· Length: 9 hrs and 58 mins
· Release date: 02-17-14
· Publisher: Books You Hear
Charles Rainier’s family feared him lost along with so many of Britain’s youth during the Great War. But two years after he was reported missing in action, he appears in a Liverpool hospital with no memory of the time that has passed. Rainier marries and embarks on a life of relative success, but he still can’t recall his time on the battlefield—until the first bombs of the Second World War begin to fall.
Suddenly, his memories flood back. Now, recollections of a violent battlefield, a German prison, and a passionate affair all threaten to fracture the peaceful life he has worked so hard to create.
“The story is told in five parts, with each representing a significant period in the main character’s life - encompassing war, power, prestige, high finance, show business, and of course, deep and romantic love. Since the film focuses primarily on the love story, there is much that makes the book a new and deeply satisfying experience. And for those who haven’t seen the film yet, experience the book first. You will love the way Hilton educates and envelops you with this beautiful story, and leaves you so much better, and happier, for the journey.”
Hilton also earned an Oscar for his screenwriting during Hollywood’s Golden Age—two of his books were nominated in one year.
The only reference I find for Books You Hear is a service that supplies narrators for audiobooks.