Coventry A Novel [Paperback]

On the evening of November 14, 1940, Harriet Marsh stands on the roof of the historic Coventry cathedral and marvels at the frost glittering beneath a full moon. But it is a bombers moon, and the Luftwaffe is coming to unleash destruction on the city. For Harriet; for the young fire watcher, Jeremy, standing beside her; and for his artist mother, Maeve, hiding in a cellar, this single night of horror will resonate for the rest of their lives.Packs a tremendous emotional punch . . . adeptly depicts how the random intersection of lives can impact destiny.Starred Review. With stark, precise poetry, Humphreys builds a palpable, almost unbearable sense of inevitability and loss that echoes both Jon HerseysElegant . . . illuminates the impact of war on ordinary people . . . an elegy and a celebration.Ann Hood, author of