Deborah Stathes' New Book 'All My Love, Mary' is a Vivid Narrative of a Young Woman Who Found Love in the Midst of Chaos and Tribulation
HAVRE DE GRACE, Md., April 28, 2022 (Newswire.com) - Fulton Books author Deborah Stathes, the daughter of a Welsh war bride and an American soldier, has completed the compilation of her mother's letters to her father in her recent book "All My Love, Mary": a striking memoir that paints an honest portrait of living in a world where the future seems uncertain. Rich in historical references to World War II and to the city of Swansea, the author presents a hopeful and at times heart-wrenching account of a young woman who found love in a time of catastrophe.
Stathes shares, "Swansea, South Wales, was largely destroyed during the bombings of World War II. But life went on as the city filled with British, Canadian, and then American soldiers. Dances were held at Mumbles Pier and the Brangwyn Hall. Friendships and romances began and ended. The letters written by Mary to her American soldier give the reader a glimpse into the life of a young woman in love with a stranger during wartime. Although intended only for her soldier, through her letters we get to know a family with sons away at war and children still in school. We learn of engagements and weddings. We're treated to delicious neighborhood gossip. We learn of relatives and friends who come and go to the house in Manselton Road. Mary also shares the songs she loves and the films she sees with her friends and her mother. And of course, we are witnesses to the love affair between Mary and her soldier, a relationship challenged not only by war. These letters express the intimate hopes of a young woman and the enduring life of a city. Through these letters we are able to appreciate a generation of young people establishing relationships and their own identities in a time of war."
Published by Fulton Books, Deborah Stathes' book is a captivating read celebrating a beautiful family history. The letters found in this nonfiction work are presented as they were written, Mary's uncertainty turning to confidence as her relationship with her solider grows.
Through her "All My Love, Mary" tells a compelling story of love and hope in a rime of war that will capture the hearts and imagination of readers.
Readers who wish to experience this engaging work can purchase "All My Love, Mary" at bookstores everywhere, or online at the Apple iTunes store, Amazon, Google Play or Barnes & Noble.
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Source: Fulton Books
