In the dramatically beautiful setting of the North Yorkshire dales, there develops a wartime relationship between Land Girl Ruth Palmer and captured German flier, Holger Fichtmuller. This almost unthinkable affair transcends the prejudices of two nations locked in world combat and withstands the passage of time. Kept apart for more than two years, the couple correspond through the good offices of a sympathetic chaplain, Michael Bates. When, eventually Holger, is transferred to Yorkshire, fortune seems to favour the lovers, ...
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In the dramatically beautiful setting of the North Yorkshire dales, there develops a wartime relationship between Land Girl Ruth Palmer and captured German flier, Holger Fichtmuller. This almost unthinkable affair transcends the prejudices of two nations locked in world combat and withstands the passage of time. Kept apart for more than two years, the couple correspond through the good offices of a sympathetic chaplain, Michael Bates. When, eventually Holger, is transferred to Yorkshire, fortune seems to favour the lovers, despite family opposition. However, as an Allied victory in Europe finally approaches, news of death camp atrocities brings a crisis of conscience to Holger. With all the odds stacked against them, can Ruth and Holger find happiness together?
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Add this copy of The Foolish Virgin to cart. $10.99, very good condition, Sold by Hay-on-Wye Booksellers rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Hereford, UNITED KINGDOM, published 2002 by Robert Hale & Company.
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Very Good. Minor wear at extremities. Some faint storage marks/scratches to dust jacket. 'file copy' red ink stamps to text blocks and 1st inner page. Text excellent and appears unread. Glued binding. Paper over boards. With dust jacket. 256 p.
