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The Holy City: A Tale of Clydebank

by Meg Henderson · 1997

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This novel tells the story of the people of Clydebank during the Blitz and in the postwar years, depicting their camaraderie and resilience in the face of adversity.

Genre
World War IIWorld War IIMore like thisLess of this
Themes
warwarMore like thisLess of this
Setting
World War IIWorld War IIMore like thisLess of thisScotlandScotlandMore like thisLess of this
Audience
adult
Length
medium · 310 pages

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