Past Encounters: Lives are changed forever in this wartime historical saga... - Softcover

BookViral Readers Award Finalist for WW2 fiction! For fans of Pam Jenoff, Anthony Doerr, Sebastian Faulks and Kate Atkinson.

Some memories fade, some refuse to let you go...

1945, Carnforth, England

Young sweethearts Rhoda and Peter were torn apart by the outbreak of the Second World War. Though engaged to be married, their plans were interrupted when Peter enlisted, only to be captured by the German army and interred in a prisoner-of-war camp.

Left at home and with only sporadic news from Peter, Rhoda has spent years apart from her fiancé, with no guarantees that he will return home.

When a film crew arrives to capture the iconic scenes for David Lean’s Brief Encounter, Rhoda finds herself caught up in a love affair of her own...

Ten years later, Rhoda and Peter are married, but their relationship is hanging by a thread.

What secrets have they hidden from each other over the years? How did Peter manage to survive the brutal war years? And did Rhoda ever get over the man who captured her heart...?

As they both reflect on their past encounters they have to decide if they can ever rebuild a relationship which was shattered by the war...

PAST ENCOUNTERS is a thrilling war & military saga encompassing the atmospheric filming of Brief Encounter and the extraordinary Great March of prisoners of war through snow-bound Germany. It is a historical survivor story of friendship, hope, and how in the end, it is the small things that enable love to survive.

'a beautifully written and thought-provoking story, an imaginative and emotive way to celebrate a fascinating slice of history' Lancashire Evening Post

‘a genuine joy to read with an intoxicating, old-fashioned feel about it...Highly compelling historical fiction and a genuine page-turner, Past Encounters is recommended without reservation.' Book Viral

'a compelling story about love and heartache and forgiveness and war' Library Educated Blog

'for lovers of history and drama this is a perfect way to spend a Sunday afternoon' Bookgeeks

'It really makes you think about the relationships you have in real life and the choices you make. This story really hit home for me and gave me a lot to think about... Highly recommend' Layered Pages Blog

'I don't think I have read any war-time stories quite like this one... full of tension with well-drawn characters and a great sense of time and place' Books Please

'an enticing story of the endurance of the human spirit, the hunger for love and appreciation, and how secrets can fester and tear people away from each other... I highly recommend this to any lover of WWII history' Historical Tapestry Blog

'a brilliant exploration of the psychological effects of war and their lasting impact' Flashlight Commentary Blog

'Her writing style invited the reader into another world that I was totally immersed in . . . delicate and graceful' Just One More Chapter Blog

'a tightly-focused and strong narrative that supports and explores varying themes from duty to love, and more, against the backdrop of WWII in England.' Ageless Pages Blog

*** PLEASE NOTE THIS WAS PREVIOUSLY PUBLISHED UNDER THE PENNAME OF DAVINA BLAKE ***

BookViral Readers Award Finalist - Best in Genre for WW2
B.R.A.G. Medallion Honoree