Alvesdon by James Holland
Alvesdon is a gripping World War II historical novel from the Sunday Times bestselling author James Holland. Set in the small village of Alvesdon, Wiltshire, the story follows the Castell family as they navigate the tumultuous early days of the war. As Britain declares war on Germany, the younger members of the family and farm workers are called up to fight, leaving those who remain to struggle to keep the farm afloat and the home fires burning. The novel spans from the summer of 1939 to the Battle of Britain in 1940, exploring how the war transforms the lives of three generations of the Castell family. Relationships are tested, and the characters face both personal tragedy and physical conflict as they adapt to the new reality of wartime life.
