Fuelled with youthful excitement, Eddie Simkins and two childhood friends volunteer for Kitchener’s Army. As their war unfolds, they find themselves thrust into the unimaginable horrors of the trenches of northern France.

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Fighting side by side, they find themselves lost in a ferocious struggle for survival, their once-innocent spirits shattered by an unrelenting enemy.

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Set against the backdrop of a war-torn Europe, this poignant and gripping novel explores the deep bonds of friendship, the sacrifices made in the name of duty, and the indomitable human spirit that endures in the most desperate circumstances. A testament to human resilience, this is a story of courage, loyalty and the enduring power of friendship in the face of hardship.