Mother's Boy

Gale, Patrick

2024 Titles England UK Fiction War theme Faction Gender Issues Relationships

With the early death of his father, it is no surprise that Charles should share a deep bond with his mother. From his childhood in a small parochial town, to his stint in the Royal Navy in WWII as a coder, Laura is there in the background, devoted and supportive. She is well aware of the delicate path Charles must tread with his poetic leanings and clandestine relationships.

Spanning both the first and second world wars and loosely based on the life of Cornish poet, Charles Causley, this is a captivating story sensitively and beautifully told.

Pages
395

Year
2022

Reviews

NELS 075

15-01-2024

A gentle and insightful read - well received by all.

CHCH 125

30-10-2023

Some thought it not so interesting or well developed, but later on realising it was a work of fiction based on a real person helped to explain it.

TAUR 023

26-09-2023

We all enjoyed it. A 'gentle read'. Not too challenging.

DUNED 113

23-03-2023

All enjoyed this one.