- Paperback: 428 pages
- Publisher: Libros International (20 Feb 2008)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 1905988400
- ISBN-13: 978-1905988402
- Product Dimensions: 20.1 x 12.7 x 2.8 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,740,459 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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It is 1914. As war engulfs the British Empire, Royal Navy gunner, George Royal awaits his next ship in his home port where his best friend falls in love with beautiful Carrie, a woman with secrets. But, when she is attracted to George she brings the two men into conflict. Unprepared for war, Britain's leadership is severely tested. The Prime Minister is preoccupied with his love for a young woman even during Cabinet meetings at which his bickering warlords make fate-changing decisions. Through the personal lives of Britain's leaders and George's coming-of-age through a love triangle at home and ferocious battles at sea, the story reveals how the machinations of leaders influenced the course of the Great War and the fate of those fighting it.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
For a first novel this is a riveting read. Written by an ex Naval Officer this well researched book brings fact and fiction together and I would suggest also his own naval experiences. The battle scenes are first class. I look forward to reading more and expect to see more books on the shelf from William Daysh
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Over By Christmas is a breath of fresh air. At last, here is a book about life in the Great War from the Royal Navy's perspective. It is a "factional" novel in which the author uniquely brings to life many of the powerful, historical characters who were strutting the world stage at that time, making them integral to the fictional world he creates for the loves and lives of ordinary people both on the home front and at sea.
There is something for everyone here -- wonderfully descriptive accounts of explosive action at sea and on the beaches at Gallipoli, as well as strong characterisation, tender romance and a love triangle -- complete with betrayals -- on the home front. Over-arching all is the intriguing factual story of the British Prime Minister's obsessive love for a young society woman while his warlords are bickering among themselves and courting dire circumstances.
Over By Christmas is an absorbing read. I couldn't put it down and I highly recommend it to both male and female readers.
There is something for everyone here -- wonderfully descriptive accounts of explosive action at sea and on the beaches at Gallipoli, as well as strong characterisation, tender romance and a love triangle -- complete with betrayals -- on the home front. Over-arching all is the intriguing factual story of the British Prime Minister's obsessive love for a young society woman while his warlords are bickering among themselves and courting dire circumstances.
Over By Christmas is an absorbing read. I couldn't put it down and I highly recommend it to both male and female readers.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
How pleasant to read a book which uses the English language in it's proper context. A well researched and embelished book. With facts and fiction cleverly interwoven. It is an incredible book I will remember for some time.
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Over By Christmas
This is a novel, however much of it is based on historical fact and as such it is a very absorbing read, which held my attention throughout. Read more
Published on 31 Jan 2009 by R. R. Jerrard
A big story
Over By Christmas by William Daysh is a war novel. It is also a superb novel in which real events, imagined histories, human relationships and politics intertwine. Read more
Published on 4 Dec 2008 by Philip Spires
What a read!
I have just finished reading this book which had me enthralled.
I was transported back in time and did not want the story to end. Read more
I was transported back in time and did not want the story to end. Read more
Published on 23 Oct 2008 by P. J. Keevil
An engrossing novel about cataclysmic events.
The title employs the phrase used by many at the start of the First World War; sadly, those hopes were greatly optimistic and the conflict lasted four years, claiming thousands of... Read more
Published on 23 Oct 2008 by R. Nicholson-morton
B.W. July 2008
This is a beautifully crafted story, expertly interweaving the main fictional characters into the political and social mores at the time of the 1914-18 War. Read more
Published on 6 July 2008 by Mr. B. Wright
Over By Christmas
Over By christmas is about ordinary lives set within major events during the first two years of the First World War which is so well researched that it includes interesting, and... Read more
Published on 5 July 2008 by Harold Jemmett
A thoroughly absorbing read
This is a wonderful historical novel from first time author William Daysh. He takes as his background the first 18 months or so of the First World War. Read more
Published on 6 Jun 2008 by P. Welch
A great read
A great read - really brought the characters to life & kept you involved with their progress - the whole book was very readable from start to finish. Read more
Published on 31 May 2008 by Clive Hall
Mike Power
This well researched book describes life in the early years of WW1. It is not as you might think a boring history lesson but looks at life and conditions as they were during this... Read more
Published on 11 May 2008 by Michael Power
Brilliant story of love, political intrigue, and world war
At last, a magnificent work of romance and war by a British author who knows what he's writing about. Read more
Published on 26 April 2008 by Don Struke
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