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ISBN 10: 0312979894 ISBN 13: 9780312979898

Publisher: St. Martin's Paperbacks, 2002

Synopsis

At the dawn of World War II, in rural Oklahoma, identical twins Lucien and Norman Parker are bound by the tragic death of their mother, their railroad jobs, and an abiding well of brotherly devotion. But when both fall for the prettiest girl in town, they learn the hard way that they can't share everything. It is brash Lucien who finally wins her hand, while gentle cherishes and the brother who betrayed him. At last, reunited, and reconciled, in the war-torn South Pacific, Lucien and Norman fight side by side. But burdened with the heartbreaking loss of his brother--and the weight of a shocking secret that will haunt him for decades to come...

About this title

About the Author:

JAMES MICHAEL PRATT is the author of The Last Valentine and The Lighthouse Keeper. He lives in Provo, Utah.

From AudioFile:

Pratt has created a family saga and a lesson in American history. Early on, we meet twin brothers Lucien and Norman Parker, who lived and worked with their father in 1930s Oklahoma. Through flashbacks, their WWII years and lives thereafter are examined by one of the brothers when he is an old man. An array of accents, locales, children, and adults are well rendered by Bruce Reisen. There are also Christian overtones throughout. Reisen's narration adds dimension to a somewhat familiar and repetitious work. Older folks, who have lived stories similar to this should particularly enjoy it. S.G.B. © AudioFile 2001, Portland, Maine-- Copyright © AudioFile, Portland, Maine

About this edition

• Publisher: St. Martin's Paperbacks
• Publication date: 2002
• ISBN 10: 0312979894
• ISBN 13: 9780312979898
• Binding: Mass Market Paperback
• Number of pages: 352
• Editor: Pratt James Michael