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Set against the backdrop of World War II in England, "A Strange Enchantment" follows sixteen‑year‑old Prim, who joins the farm labor force during the war years. Through her experiences, the novel explores the daily realities and unexpected pleasures of farm life, offering a youthful perspective on the nation's wartime history.
First publish date: 1982
Genre: History/Modern History
Authors: Mabel Esther Allan
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