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Name: Love's civil war
Author: Elizabeth Bowen

Love's Civil War is a detailed memoir of the enduring affair that began when Elizabeth Bowen met Canadian diplomat Charles Ritchie in 1941. Their passion persisted for three decades, ending with Bowen's death in 1973. Despite far‑flung postings and wartime upheaval, the pair maintained an intimate correspondence that offers insight into the emotional landscape of a long‑distance, cross‑cultural union.

First publish date: 2008

Genre: Biography & Autobiography/Biography

Authors: Elizabeth Bowen

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