My Dearest, My Darling

En savoir plus sur le livre

The narrative unfolds through the correspondence between Second Lieutenant Lawrence (Tommy) Bond and his wife Millicent during his service in World War II, highlighting their struggle to maintain their marriage and family life while separated for over two years. Edited by their son, the letters reveal intimate details of middle-class provincial life during the war and the fading era of the Raj. This collection serves as a poignant social history, showcasing the resilience of love and family amidst the challenges of wartime separation.