It's 1914, and talk of war feels far away to Henry Gaunt, Sidney Ellwood and the rest of their classmates, safely ensconced in an idyllic boarding school in the English countryside. At seventeen, they're too young to enlist, and anyway, Gaunt is fighting his own private battle - an all-consuming infatuation with his best friend, the dreamy, poetic Ellwood - not having a clue that Ellwood is in love with him, always has been. When Gaunt's German mother asks him to enlist in the British army to protect the family from anti-German attacks, he signs up immediately, relieved to escape his overwhelming feelings for Ellwood. The front is horrific, of course, and though Gaunt tries to dissuade Ellwood from joining him on the battlefield, Ellwood soon rushes to join him. In the trenches, Ellwood and Gaunt find fleeting moments of solace in one another, but their friends are all dying, right in front of them, and at any moment they could be next. An epic tale of both the devastating tragedies of war and the forbidden romance that blooms in its grip, In Memoriam is a breathtaking debut.
Alice Winn
Alice Winn is a contemporary author known for her insightful and thought-provoking writing style. She is best known for her novel "The Weight of Words," which explores the power of language and communication in shaping relationships and identities. Winn's works often delve into themes of identity, memory, and the complexities of human relationships. Her writing is characterized by its lyrical prose and deep emotional resonance. Winn's contributions to literature have had a significant impact on the genre of contemporary fiction, inspiring readers to reflect on the nuances of language and the ways in which words can shape our understanding of the world.
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