Fair Stood the Wind For France
Author: H.E. Bates
Simple and direct in its characterisation and writing, Fair Stood the Wind for France is perhaps the finest novel of the war… The scenes are exquisitely done and the characters – tenderly and beautifully drawn – are an epitome of all that is best in the youth of the two countries. This is a fine book which makes the heart beat with pride.’ The Telegraph’Beautiful but si….Read More
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