Love in the Blitz

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On July 17, 1939, Eileen Alexander, a recent Girton College graduate, begins a remarkable five-year correspondence with fellow Cambridge student Gershon Ellenbogen. Their relationship evolves from friendship to passionate love against the backdrop of escalating tensions in Europe. As war is declared, Gershon heads to Cairo while Eileen leaves her studies to work at the Air Ministry. The narrative offers a cinematic glimpse into life in London during World War II, portraying Eileen's struggle to find her place amid uncertainty. As the Luftwaffe bombards England, she, like many others, perseveres while her loved ones are called to fight, some never returning. Eileen's letters, penned throughout the conflict, provide a vivid personal account of this historic period. Despite the chaos, Gershon remains a steadfast source of strength, even after he joins the fight, though his letters are lost to time. Eileen's responses reveal the enduring power of his love. This story is equal parts heartrending and heartwarming, capturing a timeless romance and a deeply personal tale of resilience amid the violence and terror of war.