Lies Told In Silence by M.K. Tod

Author:M.K. Tod [Tod, M.K.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Tod Publishing
Published: 2014-06-29T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter 23

May 1917

Every day after the ridge had been taken, Helene and her family heard news of further military action and the frequent debates that ensued about possible consequences. In their little corner of France, she found it difficult to appreciate the significance of events in Gaza, Istabulat, Shiala or Isonzo, although she diligently located each place on the atlas as if seeing a name in a faraway country outlined in pink or green or blue might help. Of greatest concern was the fighting taking place from Soissons to Rheims under the command of General Nivelle, for Guy was with Nivelle. As casualty numbers were announced, Helene watched her mother age in front of her eyes.

On Tuesdays, Maman did not volunteer at the hospital, so Helene went into town to check for mail. On the second Tuesday of May, a letter from Papa arrived, and she hurried home, half running, half walking so she and Maman could read it together.

Without a word, her mother tore open the envelope.

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