Singled Out

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by Virginia Nicholson
narrated by Maggie Mash

Genre: Non-Fiction
Age Group: Adult

Media: CD

Book Reference: RTL1122
ISBN: 978 1 4074 2280 0

Duration: 14h 15m (approx.) on 12 CDs

Publication Date: April 2008

Price: £24.46

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Synopsis

The First World War deprived Britain of three-quarters of a million soldiers, with as many more incapacitated. In 1919 a generation of women who unquestioningly believed marriage to be their birthright discovered that there were, quite simply, not enough men to go round.
The press ran alarming stories about the 'Problem of the Surplus Women - Two million who can never become Wives...' But behind the headlines were thousands of brave, emancipated individuals forced by a tragedy of historic proportions to rethink their entire futures...

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“This in an inspiring book, lovingly researched, well-written and humane.”

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“Elegant, funny and a compelling read.”

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Content Advisory

  • Violence: Mild
  • Sex: Mild
  • Language: Mild
 
 
 

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