Their Finest Hour and a Half

Lissa Evans

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English

Black Swan
10 September 2021

Fiction & Literature; Modern & contemporary fiction (post c 1945)

A black comedy about the making of a propaganda film in World War II, perfect for fans of Kate Atkinson

In 1940, every draft of every film script had to be approved by the Ministry of Information. Cast and crew were waiting to be called up at any moment, travel was restricted and filming was interrupted by regular bombing raids. And so it is that we find a disparate group of characters whose paths would never have crossed in peacetime- Ambrose Hilliard, a washed up old ham from the golden era of silent movies; Catrin Cole, formerly an advertising copywriter drafted in to 'write women' for the Ministry of Information; Edith Beadmore, a wardrobe assistant at Madame Tussauds; and Arthur Frith, peacetime catering manager turned wartime Special Military Advisor.

This distinct group find themselves thrown together in the wilds of Norfolk to 'do their bit' on the latest propaganda film - a heart-warming tale of derring do, of two sisters who set out in a leaking old wooden boat to rescue the brave men trapped at Dunkirk. All completely fabricated, of course, but what does that matter when the nation's morale is at stake? Newly crowned actor, script-writer, costumier and military attache must swallow their mutual distaste, ill-will and mistrust and unite for the common good, for King and country, and - in one case - for better or worse...

By: Lissa Evans
Imprint: Black Swan
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 198mm, Width: 128mm, Spine: 25mm
Weight: 284g
ISBN: 9780552774710
ISBN 10: 0552774715
Pages: 416
Publication Date: 10 September 2021
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Lissa Evans has written books for both adults and children, including Their Finest Hour and a Half, longlisted for the Orange Prize and Small Change for Stuart, shortlisted for many awards including the Carnegie Medal and the Costa Book Awards.

Reviews for Their Finest Hour and a Half

"""[Lissa Evans] displays a fine eye for detail and for the absurdities involved in filming. She also brilliantly evokes the disruption and dangers of wartime London. This funny, heart-warming and beautifully crafted novel is a must-read"" Daily Mail ""Beautifully written, minutely observed and researched, evocative and very funny tale"" -- Michele Hanson Guardian ""Comic, poignant and altogether delightful, raised spirits are guaranteed"" Easy Living ""This is a comic novel, but far warmer in tone and broader in scope than that label would suggest...Gloriously observed...Hilliard is a wonderful creation - and Evans's recreated propaganda scripts are a total joy. Delicious"" The Times ""Pitch-perfect in tone and populated by some unforgettable characters, Lissa Evans's blackly comic new novel is a delight"" The Gloss Magazine"