The Boy I Love

Set in the aftermath of World War I, and full of early twentieth-century taboos, love and betrayal, Marion Husband tackles of the difficulties faced in the post-war period by ex-soldiers.Lieutenant Paul Harris returns to his father's home and to the arms of his secret lover, Adam, after suffering from shell shock post-war. But when he discovers that Margot, the fiancée of his dead brother, is pregnant, he chooses to marry her due to an immense sense of loyalty. Forced to hide his true desires and his relationship with a fellow solider, Marion Husband sensitively explores the difficulties that he faces.Praise for the bestselling novelThe Boy I Love 'A superbly written book, this is a poignant and very readable novel' Historical Novel Review 'The writing is intelligent, and the emotions heartfelt'Sally Zigmond, author of Hope Against Hopewww.headline.co.uk Fiction £9.99 ISBN 9781786157614Headline Accent logo Also available in ebook