In the summer of 1914, Daniel Beresford’s innocent love affair with the merchant’s daughter is discovered, forcing him to make an impossible decision to save his family from financial ruin. When news of the First World War reaches Middle Tickle, Daniel, who is torn between his love for Emma Tavenor and his responsibility to his family, enlists in the Newfoundland Regiment and departs for training. source
❝ Scene
“"Please contact the Royal Newfoundland Regiment office in Pleasantville by the 30th of May to confirm your attendance." The chapter is headed 'June 1981 / St. John's, Newfoundland,' and Daniel watches from his window where 'The sun glistened on the water, making the entrance to St. John's harbour look like it was covered in diamonds.'”
Publisher-licensed sample on Flanker's product page anchors the framing scene to the real Pleasantville Regimental office and the entrance to St. John's harbour.
Melanie Martin, A Splendid Boy, excerpt at Flanker Press (2016) — source
