The Empress of Australia: A Post-War Memoir

In the vein of Dickens, Mr. Smith paints a realistic picture of post war Great Britain. I have studied the topic for over thirty years, but something was missing in the accolades that were lavished on the Allies total victory over the Axis powers. Russia revealed in their new territorial acquisitions.

The US flexed its power as a new Super power. But what of England? She too was part of the victory.

She stood side-by-side with her brothers in arms, but the spoils were not to be. Instead of riding an economic high, she was stuck in the pre-war depression, at least for the common blue collar worker; nothing had changed. Smith paints a very detailed look at the lives of the locals. Too say the least, it's not very pleasant. Nothing has changed for the masses. In fact, it seems worse for all than before the war started.

He resigns from the R. F in hopes of starting fresh and bringing his German war bride Friede, back to his home country for a new start. In reality, it's not.

Job opportunities are thin and few. Housing options are bleak at best.

The euphoria he was riding after spending time in post war Germany is slowly sapped away as he falls into the same guttural positions and economic woes which have blighted his family and countrymen for decades. Very depressing to say the least. There is a light at the tunnel. Friede can no longer take the dismal, gloomy, depressing atmosphere of Halifax.

She returns to her home town of Hamburg to sort out their sot. Harry feels lost and abandoned. His prospects of drudgery are high.

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He's fallen into the same trap he so desperately vowed to avoid. All is not lost! If you enjoyed Mr. Smith's first book, The Barley Hole Chronicles, this is the rest of the story.

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If you didn't read the first one, fear not. You will have no problem following this one. Who will enjoy this? The list is long and cumbersome, but in short: A well deserved four stars! See all 8 reviews. Amazon Giveaway allows you to run promotional giveaways in order to create buzz, reward your audience, and attract new followers and customers.

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I shall think of my parents and the era they knew before I was born.

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I love this, Harry! The Empress of Australia: A post-war memoir Category: Today we are celebrating the release of his latest book: Sometimes, after the war, peace is the hardest battle to survive. To find out more about Harry visit: December 12th, at 9: December 12th, at December 12th, at 3: Today, the western world stands at its most dangerous juncture since the s. On 20 November , Smith was admitted to Belleville General Hospital in critical condition after contracting pneumonia. His hospital stay prompted an international cyber-vigil on Twitter and an outpouring of support from well-wishers from around the world; including Leader of the Labour Party , Jeremy Corbyn , of whom Smith was a major supporter.

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