The Beginning by Lopez, Martin
The Beginning by Lopez, Martin

The Beginning

The Beginning is a work of historical fiction which, though classified as young adult reading, is more...
$45.78 AUD
$45.78 AUD
SKU: 9781977271822
Product Type: Books
Please hurry! Only 234 left in stock
Author: Martin Lopez
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Subtotal: $45.78
10 customers are viewing this product
The Beginning by Lopez, Martin

The Beginning

$45.78
The Beginning by Lopez, Martin

The Beginning

$45.78
Author: Martin Lopez
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Description
The Beginning is a work of historical fiction which, though classified as young adult reading, is more accurately described as whole family enlightenment and interest. The ages of the characters span over a wide range, allowing readers of all ages to relate to the protagonists' experiences. World War II provides the historical component of the story, specifically the landing of Allied forces on the Normandy coast on June 6, 1944, better known as D-Day - - - but this is only in the background. The real action is centered on the fictional Devereux family, not entirely aware of what is occurring around them as they struggle with everyday life during this period. The village of St.Mere-Eglise near France's Normandy coast is the center of the action, which begins on Sunday, June 4. It presents a typical day under Nazi Germany occupation with the Devereux family preparing to attend Catholic services at the town's ancient church. An unexpected early morning visit by 19-year-old Jean Devereux, the oldest son of Paul-Henri and Maryse Devereux, sets a joyful mood for the day. Concern is also present, however, since Jean is a member of the French Resistance and there are German soldiers and Vichy sympathizers in town. As the story evolves, it relates events or flashbacks about the remaining Devereux members, including Emilie, the fourteen-year-old only daughter and her best friend, Esther, a Jewish classmate. The other two Devereux brothers, Luc, 17, and Marc, 9, find themselves in the middle of a firefight between US Army paratroopers who jumped behind enemy lines in the early hours of the invasion, and occupying German soldiers. The Devereux parents, Paul-Henri and Maryse, give insight to their younger days by recalling past experiences. Each day weaves Devereux events with invasion action until the story ends with an exciting climax on Wednesday, June 7, 1944. A final chapter summarizing the life of each of the main characters ten years later marks the end of t

Author: Martin Lopez
Publisher: Outskirts Press
Published: 05/04/2024
Pages: 90
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.38lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.24d
ISBN: 9781977271822
Audience: Young Adult

This title is not returnable
Shipping & Return

Returns Policy

You may return most new, unopened items within 30 days of delivery for a full refund. We'll also pay the return shipping costs if the return is a result of our error (you received an incorrect or defective item, etc.).

You should expect to receive your refund within four weeks of giving your package to the return shipper, however, in many cases you will receive a refund more quickly. This time period includes the transit time for us to receive your return from the shipper (5 to 10 business days), the time it takes us to process your return once we receive it (3 to 5 business days), and the time it takes your bank to process our refund request (5 to 10 business days).

If you need to return an item, simply login to your account, view the order using the "Complete Orders" link under the My Account menu and click the Return Item(s) button. We'll notify you via e-mail of your refund once we've received and processed the returned item.

Shipping

We can ship to virtually any address in the world. Note that there are restrictions on some products, and some products cannot be shipped to international destinations.

When you place an order, we will estimate shipping and delivery dates for you based on the availability of your items and the shipping options you choose. Depending on the shipping provider you choose, shipping date estimates may appear on the shipping quotes page.

Please also note that the shipping rates for many items we sell are weight-based. The weight of any such item can be found on its detail page. To reflect the policies of the shipping companies we use, all weights will be rounded up to the next full pound.

Review

Related Products

Example product title
$45.78 AUD
$45.78 AUD
Example product title
$45.78 AUD
$45.78 AUD
Example product title
$45.78 AUD
$45.78 AUD
Example product title
$45.78 AUD
$45.78 AUD
Example product title
$45.78 AUD
$45.78 AUD
Example product title
$45.78 AUD
$45.78 AUD
Example product title
$45.78 AUD
$45.78 AUD
Example product title
$45.78 AUD
$45.78 AUD
Example product title
$45.78 AUD
$45.78 AUD
Example product title
$45.78 AUD
$45.78 AUD

Recently Viewed Products