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In Mrs. Tim Carries On, Hester Christie keeps a diary that captures the pulse of a British military depot in its first wartime year. From the presumption of pre‑Dunkirk optimism to the grim realities of the Battle of Britain, she records daily life, the anxieties of her husband’s deployment to France, and his eventual return after being listed as missing. Through it all, Hester’s sharp yet restrained humor and steadfast hope illuminate the resilience required to endure a nation under siege.
First publish date: 1941
Genre: Humorous Fiction/Comedy Fiction
Authors: D. E. Stevenson
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