In Memoriam: THE TOP FIVE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER

"In Memoriam" is a novel that tells the story of Henry Gaunt and Sidney Ellwood, two young men on the Western Front during World War I. The book won the Waterstones Novel of the Year Prize 2023 and is praised for its affecting and moving portrayal of the romance between the two men and the horrors of war.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 400 pages
Publication date: 29 February 2024
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Winner of the Waterstones Novel of the Year Prize 2023, Alice Winn's novel "In Memoriam" is a powerful and moving portrayal of love and war on the Western Front. Set in 1914, the story follows Henry Gaunt and Sidney Ellwood, two young men who are too young to enlist but are drawn into the horrors of the trenches. Gaunt is consumed by an all-consuming infatuation with Ellwood, while his best friend is in love with him but has never expressed his feelings.

When Gaunt's mother asks him to enlist in the British army to protect the family from anti-German attacks, he signs up immediately, relieved to escape his overwhelming feelings. However, Ellwood and their classmates soon follow him into the trenches, where they experience the devastating tragedies of war. Despite the fleeting moments of solace they find in each other, their friends are dying in front of them, and they could be next.

"In Memoriam" is an epic tale of forbidden romance and the devastating tragedies of war. The novel is praised for its immersive, rousing, tender, and devastating portrayal of characters and events. It has received critical acclaim, with The Sunday Times naming it one of the top five bestsellers of March 2023.

Elizabeth Day describes the novel as "immersive, rousing, tender and devastating," praising its ability to transport readers to the front lines of World War I. Joanna Quinn describes it as "like looking at a black and white photograph which has been colourised," and Claire Fuller praises it for its "real" and "cherishable" characters. Garth Greenwell describes it as "an unforgettable novel that will stay with you long after you've finished reading."

"In Memoriam" is a must-read for anyone who loves historical fiction, romance, and the devastating consequences of war. Alice Winn's powerful storytelling and vivid portrayal of characters make this a truly unforgettable debut.

Weight: 280g
Dimension: 197 x 128 x 23 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780241567838