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Name: A house divided
Author: Catherine Cookson

Matthew Wallingham comes home after being blinded during World War II. Faced with a struggling family farm, he must navigate resentments within his family while working to bring the property back to life. Amid war‑wounded grief and the challenges of rural England, Matthew seeks both personal healing and a chance at romance, aiming to rebuild his life and find happiness with the woman he loves.

First publish date: 1999

Genre: Historical Fiction/20th Century Historical Fiction

Authors: Catherine Cookson

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