Goodbye to Ribbons : Based on a True Story, a Powerful and Thought-Provoking Novel, Set Deep in Rural Britain after the Close of WWII
Language: English
Published by Faux Crow Publishing, 2021
- Softcover
- Used
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- Title
- Goodbye to Ribbons : Based on a True Story, a Powerful and Thought-Provoking Novel, Set Deep in Rural Britain after the Close of WWII
- Author
- Ishida, W. S.
- Publisher
- Faux Crow Publishing
- Publication year
- 2021
- Condition
- Fine
- Binding
- Soft cover
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 1838195300
- ISBN 13
- 9781838195304
- Item weight
- 1.162 pounds
- Dimensions
- N/A
- Series
- Book 1 of 1: The Goodbye to Ribbons Collection
"This book had me gripped. I didn’t want to stop reading for anything or anyone. Brilliantly written."
from the customer reviews - Judith@zest (UK)
“A captivating story about the resilience of the human spirit”
from the customer reviews - Kari (USA)
“…a beautifully-written page-turner”
from the customer reviews - Cait with a C (USA)
“…a well written thought provoking book. I will be recommending it to my book club for their next read.”
from the customer reviews - Margaret (USA)
“Read in one sitting. A powerful and engrossing story.”
from the customer reviews - Cleo (UK)
“Superb.”
from the customer reviews - G. Longhurst (UK)
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