The Last Day of June

Three lives, three romances, intertwining through years of war and peace

The plot is nicely crafted, the characters well developed and believable, and more importantly, he succeeds in making you care for them ... I found myself carried along in what was a thoroughly enjoyable read. Definitely a book to curl up with...

Richard Savin author of the Best Selling "The Girl in the Baker's Van."

The night of June 30th 1934, the eve of the one of the great events that made World War II enevitable. It also is the day we meet disparate three young men.

In a small French village. Louis, a hardworking farm laborer, dreams of a better life for himself and the young wife of his employer, as lies in his embrace.

Cambridge University student, Charles attends a party at a country house where he discovers that a special someone is holding a candle for him.

While Emil, a German school boy, struggles to find his place in a country on the brink of war.

The Last Day of June 1934, is the day that Adolph Hitler eliminates his domestic opposition and solidifies his power as leader of the Nazi party. The Night of the Long Knives marks the beginning of a tumultuous and dangerous time in Europe.

As the war rages, the lives of Louis, Charles, and Emil become intertwined. They find themselves on opposite sides of the conflict, fighting for their countries. But amidst the chaos and destruction, the lives of these three men intersect, as they are trapped beneath the wing of a destroyed aircraft. Little do they realise that this fateful encounter will change the course of their lives forever.

As they face an uncertain future, they must confront the question: can hope and love survive in a world torn apart by war? Can their individual dreams and romances endure? And as the decades pass and the world changes, will their families be able to navigate through times of love, loss, and joy?

Inspired by the Al Stewart song "The Last Day of June 1934," this novel weaves together three narratives, each starting from a poignant image, each rooted in the lyrics of the three verses. From the dusty fields of rural France to the bustling streets of Cambridge, and the war-torn cities of Germany, this is a story of love, resilience, and the human spirit, set against the backdrop of World War II.

For fans of "All the Light We Cannot See" and "The Nightingale," this novel will transport you to a tumultuous time in history and leave you with a message of hope and resilience.