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The Choice

by Bryan Forbes · 2007

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Set in occupied Germany during the immediate post-war period, this novel is a disturbing story of lost illusions and the conflict faced by a young British soldier who is forced to choose between love and conscience.

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war and militarywar and militaryMore like thisLess of this
Themes
relationshipsrelationshipsMore like thisLess of thissoldierssoldiersMore like thisLess of this
Setting
2000s2000sMore like thisLess of thisGermanyGermanyMore like thisLess of this
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historyhistoryMore like thisLess of this
Audience
adult

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