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War era secrets and heartbreak unfold in Hamstead tale
Blanche receives grim war news as Philip faces deployment and a family curse of selfish love. Blanche and Mary support each other while Blanche contemplates future loss after Philip falls ill. The narrative covers letters from front lines, a Christmas, and a first military funeral, shaping a community amid World War I strain.
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Mr. Elliott
Sylvia
Thomas
Violet Mannin
Paul
Ben Mn
Hamstead
Hankerin
Blanche
Devens
Mary
Philip
Brookline
Teak Sone
Ner
Moses
Lady Blanche Farm
Jaqueline
Brittany
David
Austin
France
Jack
Camp Devens
Sol Daniels
Sol
Jape
Violet
Jane