Frontline
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- Author：Dr Hilary Jones
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Summary
A SWEEPING DRAMA SET ON THE BATTLEFIELDS OF EUROPE AS A GLOBAL INFLUENZA PANDEMIC LOOMS。。。
Frontline is the first book in a series charting the rise of a prominent British medical family in the twentieth century。 From wars to a pandemic， the discovery of penicillin to the birth of the NHS， successive generations of the Burnett family are at the vanguard of life-saving developments in medicine。
Frontline is the story of an aristocrat's daughter who joins the war effort as a nurse。 In a field hospital in rural France she meets Will， a dockworker's son serving as a stretcher-bearer。 As rumours of an armistice begin to circulate， so too does a mysterious respiratory illness that soldiers are referring to as the 'Spanish flu'。
Frontline is the first book in a series charting the rise of a prominent British medical family in the twentieth century。 From wars to a pandemic， the discovery of penicillin to the birth of the NHS， successive generations of the Burnett family are at the vanguard of life-saving developments in medicine。
Frontline is the story of an aristocrat's daughter who joins the war effort as a nurse。 In a field hospital in rural France she meets Will， a dockworker's son serving as a stretcher-bearer。 As rumours of an armistice begin to circulate， so too does a mysterious respiratory illness that soldiers are referring to as the 'Spanish flu'。
Reviews
Kim
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Will and Grace are from different backgrounds but both find themselves helping on the medical front during WW1。 Will had enlisted before he was technically old enough- but becomes invaluable every where he works。The working conditions were vividly described and it was very informative with the historical side to the medicine at the time and the conditions that the medical teams worked in。The relationship developing between them is sweet and you are hoping that everything moves in the right direc Will and Grace are from different backgrounds but both find themselves helping on the medical front during WW1。 Will had enlisted before he was technically old enough- but becomes invaluable every where he works。The working conditions were vividly described and it was very informative with the historical side to the medicine at the time and the conditions that the medical teams worked in。The relationship developing between them is sweet and you are hoping that everything moves in the right direction for them。 I love books set around the war years and I am looking forward to seeing what is next in their lives。 。。。more
joanna wiggans
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Wasn’t sure what to expect but after hearing dr Hilary on the David white show talking about it I had to give it a go 。 Amazing book well written and full of historical details （ I googled to be sure） and the characters are so real I was thinking about them after I had closed the book … I would give 6 stars if that was possible x
Louise （Bookmarks and Stages blog Cannon
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Frontline takes those at war in the First World War and in the medical profession and creates an intensely emotional， knowledgeable book that expertly weaves fact and fiction together to create a tight-knit story， very apt for our times。 From the cover to the end of the story， it is intensely poignant in many ways。Evie is one of the characters who start off this book， which begins in 1910 and makes a shift to 1914。 She has a baby and her story is sure to tug on many heartstrings， even the most h Frontline takes those at war in the First World War and in the medical profession and creates an intensely emotional， knowledgeable book that expertly weaves fact and fiction together to create a tight-knit story， very apt for our times。 From the cover to the end of the story， it is intensely poignant in many ways。Evie is one of the characters who start off this book， which begins in 1910 and makes a shift to 1914。 She has a baby and her story is sure to tug on many heartstrings， even the most hardened of hearts。 It’s one of woe but also of courage of those around her。Readers also follow Grace and other nurses as well as tells of how things were from a soldier， like Will’s story too and how they are linked and it becomes about them and their lives and needs to survive and what was happening in the world at the time， that they had to find ways of living in and doing their duties。There’s a real rawness to one of the letters written， which gives further insight into what was going on and the fears that were there。There’s the sense of life， distinct of the times and it feels like a lot of research went into this as well as passion for the subject matters。 It may not be an easy read， but its authenticity and realism through fiction really shines through and develops into a great read。 It takes readers to the heart of war， including The Somme， but also what it’s like to be home on leave， as Will is when he returns to Grace。 There are also some lovely heartwarming moments too， that saves this book from being too bleak and in some instances， shows some humanity in the world too， especially when Christmas arrives。Frontline is very apt for our times， as we try to survive Covid-19， this book also shows people trying to survive a pandemic too – Spanish Flu and the devastation to life between that and war。 I think it could serve as something more thought-provoking about their own behaviours in present times。The book is an intense but pertinent read。 Dr。 Hilary Jones has also left an “Author’s Note” at the back of the book that adds a little more about what is dubbed as “The Great War” and is poignant， as are the acknowledgements。 I agree that there are some parallels that can be drawn from today between Spanish Flu times and Covid-19 times。 It’s hard not to notice， if you know a bit about way back then too and thinking about it， even if you don’t， you’ll be able to find this by reading this book。Clearly Dr。 Hilary Jones is writing from what he knows from his medical background， but he’s intelligently combined this with war， of those fighting in it and of women who are not。 There is a rich tapestry that runs through it and there is a sense that it’s a bit of a nod in a way to those who came before him and that sits very well with me， and I think it will with many other readers too。 。。。more
Iain Mccartney
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I fancied something of a change in my reading matter and was well rewarded with Frontline， an excellent story， encompassing the horrors of the First World War。To say it can be compared with a Jeffrey Archer is a compliment in itself and I look forward to the follow up that I am certain will materialise。 High recommend。
Rea Cobb
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When I read the synopsis for Frontline it really appealed to me， I do not often read books set during the war and yet every one I have read have all left a lasting impression on me so I was looking forward to reading the first book in Dr Hilary Jones new historical series。The storyline is set during the World War I where Grace and Will have both volunteered and yet their lives couldn’t be further apart they both share the determination and drive to help those who have fought for their country pu When I read the synopsis for Frontline it really appealed to me， I do not often read books set during the war and yet every one I have read have all left a lasting impression on me so I was looking forward to reading the first book in Dr Hilary Jones new historical series。The storyline is set during the World War I where Grace and Will have both volunteered and yet their lives couldn’t be further apart they both share the determination and drive to help those who have fought for their country putting themselves in harms way to try to save as many lives as possible。When Grace and Will meet in a field hospital in France there is an instant spark between them but can love blossom in such treacherous conditions and after news of their friends and loved ones losing their life is there any hope of a life after the war？This is the first book I have read that is set during the War but is told from the medical volunteers’ points of view， it captured the harrowing moments when they would put their lives in danger to remove those injured on the frontline， describes the vast amount of different injuries that were witnessed and treated reminding us all of what our ancestors went through for their country。I did worry in the beginning if the explanations of wounds and treatments were going to be a little bit to heavy in this book as they were extremely well detailed and went over my head a little bit but I can understand why with the authors career meaning that his knowledge was going to be poured into this novel but as the book progressed the details became less indepth and was more in keeping with the storyline rather than feeling like a medical journal。 It was eyeopening to see the kind of wounds and ailments that our troops were affected by and how much pressure was put on the medics with the limited capabilities they had to contend with。This book was a good read but I do think it could have been a great read if the storyline had just been a little tighter and stripped back and focused more on just Will and Grace， at times it felt like the book was being written as a tv series in mind where it kept jumping around so many different less significant characters and I do not feel that we needed more characters introduced so late on in the book。 Will and Grace’s storyline was strong enough to be the focus of this book， I found my attention wavering each time we veered off from our two main characters and I was desperate to get back to them and the situations they were dealing with and the relationship blossoming between them in such turbulent conditions。 Will and Grace were both admirable characters with such caring natures and traditional values who everyone’s hearts will warm to reading this book。I would be interested to read the next book in the series to see where Will and Graces journey takes them next。 。。。more
Stacey Bookerworm
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A simple romance set in the backdrop of the World War。 The protagonists are warm and engaging。 The detail of the conditions in the trenches was intricate and the author didn’t shy away from gore。 I thought the inclusion of details on the Spanish flu gave a fresh perspective。
ClaireJ
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Frontline is a moving piece of historical fiction set in WW1 that is a first in a new series about a medical family。 The main characters were written brilliantly， with lots of depth， and they all went through some great character development that was interesting to read。 I was always eager to find out what would happen next to all of them。 From reading about the nurses points of view as well as the soldiers made it a bit different to other books I have read set in the war。 The medical staff are Frontline is a moving piece of historical fiction set in WW1 that is a first in a new series about a medical family。 The main characters were written brilliantly， with lots of depth， and they all went through some great character development that was interesting to read。 I was always eager to find out what would happen next to all of them。 From reading about the nurses points of view as well as the soldiers made it a bit different to other books I have read set in the war。 The medical staff are usually rarely touched on regarding what they had to go through， whereas this book explores that in detail。 The devastating events that they experienced were explained poignantly， in a manner which was sensitive and also touching。 The nurses， stretcher bearers and doctors witnessed some horrific sights and then trying to be there to comfort these brave young men was very moving。 I felt so much admiration towards them all。 The insightful research surrounding WW1 and the Spanish Influenza was very compelling。 Due to the author’s medical background， the explanations of the injuries these poor soldiers suffered were written in a way that was quite vivid without being overly shocking。 The treatment the medical staff used to heal the injured was also intriguing to learn about。Overall this story is an absorbing and powerful tale all about the power of family， friends， love and hope。 I will definitely be reading the next book in this series。 。。。more
Janet
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Grace is the daughter of landed gentry， volunteering as a nurse on the Western Front。 Will is the son of a dockworker， driven to enlist by patriotism and the thrill of adventure。 When their lives collide in a field hospital in France， an instant connection is forged in the chaos and blood of the battlefront。But as rumours of an armistice begin to circulate， so does a mysterious virus， carrying with it an unimaginable death toll across the globeI started this book with an open mind as books by ce Grace is the daughter of landed gentry， volunteering as a nurse on the Western Front。 Will is the son of a dockworker， driven to enlist by patriotism and the thrill of adventure。 When their lives collide in a field hospital in France， an instant connection is forged in the chaos and blood of the battlefront。But as rumours of an armistice begin to circulate， so does a mysterious virus， carrying with it an unimaginable death toll across the globeI started this book with an open mind as books by celebrities can be hit or miss & this was definitely a hit。 A very well written book， which was well researched & a lovely mix of fact & fiction。 An emotional read that took me through a gamut of emotions & I found myself reading through the night as I just couldn’t put it down。 The characters have depth & I don’t usually like so many points of view but it worked in this novel making all the more powerful for it。 I’m used to reading books where all the ends are tied up but I was left wanting to know what happened to Will & Grace so hope there are more books to comeMy honest review is for a special copy I voluntarily read 。。。more
Aria Harlow
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I love reading historical novels and this delivered。 The pandemic that we have been dealing with recently gave me a better understanding of the worry and trauma that can be suffered and that made this book all the more intriguing
Lost_in_her_bookland
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𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰 ⭐⭐⭐⭐A story of truths， of heartache， devastating wartime， real life emotions， experiences and utterly horrific years for the Soldiers and service men & women in WW1。 𝐓𝐫𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐝𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝗪𝐢𝐥𝐥 & 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐞'𝐬 𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲。A categorically terrible tale filled with love。 Knowing that while Will & Grace themselves were that; a tale， that so many did what they did in real life; fell in love in the war zone， made it so personal， so relatable， i felt emotionally embedded wit 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰 ⭐⭐⭐⭐A story of truths， of heartache， devastating wartime， real life emotions， experiences and utterly horrific years for the Soldiers and service men & women in WW1。 𝐓𝐫𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐝𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝗪𝐢𝐥𝐥 & 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐞'𝐬 𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲。A categorically terrible tale filled with love。 Knowing that while Will & Grace themselves were that; a tale， that so many did what they did in real life; fell in love in the war zone， made it so personal， so relatable， i felt emotionally embedded within their story。 I always admire books & authors that tell brutal stories， murderous scenes yet write beautiful love making scenes that compliment one another。 Frontline gave its reader hope amidst the hate。I've read many fictional books about War， but none from the baseline of England。 No novels focused on the Soldiers of my home ground that fought then to give me now。 It was eye opening and devastating to read how each character felt， what they saw and did， but Frontline ultimately felt humbling。 I would love to have known more of Will & Grace and the end， however what Frontline gave me was an all man's story。 The deflection from pure love， meant we discovered the stories of the forgotten; the stretcher bearers， the injured， the retrieval and burial collectors and those whose land was used to fight and left behind。 I loved this story with all of my heart， Dr Hilary Jones wrote this with conviction， knowledge， respect and love， and you can feel that through every word， chapter， and character。 #prproduct #bookstagram #readersofinstagram #bookstagrammer #photosofbooks #bookreview #wartimefiction #ww1 #review #drhilaryjones #welbeckpublishing #frontline #Frontlinebook #instadaily #instalove #bookstagramfeature #photooftheday #bibliophile #bookish #bookclub #bookgroup #bookcommunity #bookrecos #bookrecommendations #tbr #whatimreading #girlswhoread #wartimeromance #wartimenovels #booktour 。。。more
Anne
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Thank you to NetGalley， the publisher and author for this ARC。 This book has got to be the best one I’ve read this year。 I thought the premise looked good and my kind of read and I wasn’t wrong。 I absolutely loved this book。 Just loved it。 This was such a well written book， I was drawn in right from the beginning and quickly found myself immersed in the story。 The author writes very eloquently of the horrors of WW1 and how it affected those who fought in it。 I loved the two main characters Will Thank you to NetGalley， the publisher and author for this ARC。 This book has got to be the best one I’ve read this year。 I thought the premise looked good and my kind of read and I wasn’t wrong。 I absolutely loved this book。 Just loved it。 This was such a well written book， I was drawn in right from the beginning and quickly found myself immersed in the story。 The author writes very eloquently of the horrors of WW1 and how it affected those who fought in it。 I loved the two main characters Will and Grace who meet during this time and build a friendship and more。 I found this to be an enthralling， sad， poignant and heartbreaking read at times and a good mix of fact and fiction。 I loved that the story was told through different characters and in different places， it made for a very realistic and believable read， and I enjoyed reading of how medical practices had improved over time。 This is the first book in a series， and wow， what a brilliant start。 I definitely will read the next book and look forward to see how things progress for Will， Grace and their families。 。。。more
Jeanie
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NetGalleyMember ReviewCover Image: FrontlineFrontlineby Dr Hilary JonesPub Date: 2 Sep 2021Review byjeanie m， ReviewerLast updated on 27 Aug 2021My RecommendationWith grateful thanks to netgalley for an early copy in return for an honest opinion。 I read this book with an open mind not sure what to expect， but it was quiet an amazing read。 Excellent fact and fiction mixed so well together I couldn't put it down， the story of Robbie and his family with his two sons Will and jack was really outstan NetGalleyMember ReviewCover Image: FrontlineFrontlineby Dr Hilary JonesPub Date: 2 Sep 2021Review byjeanie m， ReviewerLast updated on 27 Aug 2021My RecommendationWith grateful thanks to netgalley for an early copy in return for an honest opinion。 I read this book with an open mind not sure what to expect， but it was quiet an amazing read。 Excellent fact and fiction mixed so well together I couldn't put it down， the story of Robbie and his family with his two sons Will and jack was really outstandingly beautifully written， showing amazing Compassion。This is the 1st book I have read out of hundreds about ww2 that mentions the Irish army's in any great detail which gave this book even more intrigue。 I can highly recommend this book for an outstandingly amazing read。Don't forget！ Come back to your Review on the pub date， 2 Sep 2021， to post to these retailers。 。。。more
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