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The Distance from Normandy

by Jonathan Hull · 2003

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Unable to cope with the loss of his beloved wife to cancer, World War II veteran Mead is haunted by painful memories and journeys through Europe with his rebellious and emotionally troubled teenage grandson.

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historical fictionhistorical fictionMore like thisLess of thisWorld War IIWorld War IIMore like thisLess of this
Setting
World War IIWorld War IIMore like thisLess of thisEuropeEuropeMore like thisLess of this
Subject
historyhistoryMore like thisLess of this
Audience
adult

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