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Set at the outbreak of World War I, the story follows Frank, a young Canadian who has recently enlisted and is thrust into the front‑line trenches. Amid the chaos of battle, he overhears German soldiers talking and realizes that they, like him, have homes and families back home. The narrative offers a coming‑of‑age perspective, exploring the shared humanity of soldiers on both sides of the front.
First publish date: 2002
Genre: War & Military Fiction/World War I Fiction
Authors: Nicolas Debon
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