Filled with thrills, this novel by Booker Prize nominee Robinson also serves as a frightening expose of the absurdities of the First World War. In 1916, Oliver Paxton enters the Royal Flying Corps a naive young patriot. Pompous, foolish, and enthusiastic, he is determined to prove himself. But, as the realities of war, as well as the lax morals and casual cruelty of his fellow pilots, take their toll, Paxton becomes as disillusioned as those who surround him.
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Hardback Editions
March 1988 : Hardback
| Title: War Story Author(s): Derek Robinson ISBN: 0-394-56389-1 / 978-0-394-56389-3 (USA edition) Publisher: Knopf Availability: Amazon Amazon UK More details... |
August 1987 : Hardback
| Title: War Story Author(s): Derek Robinson ISBN: 0-333-44468-X / 978-0-333-44468-9 (UK edition) Publisher: Macmillan Availability: Amazon Amazon UK Amazon CA More details... |
Paperback Editions
2007 : Paperback
| Title: War Story Author(s): Derek Robinson Publisher: Cassell Availability: Amazon More details... |
October 1993 : Paperback
| Title: War Story Author(s): Derek Robinson ISBN: 0-00-647332-6 / 978-0-00-647332-9 (UK edition) Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Ltd Availability: Amazon Amazon UK Amazon CA More details... |
June 1988 : Paperback
| Title: War Story Author(s): Derek Robinson ISBN: 0-330-29966-2 / 978-0-330-29966-4 (UK edition) Publisher: Pan Books Availability: Amazon UK Amazon CA More details... |
Other Editions
April 2001 : Unknown
| Title: War Story Author(s): Derek Robinson ISBN: 0-304-35642-5 / 978-0-304-35642-3 (UK edition) Publisher: Cassell Availability: Amazon Amazon UK Amazon CA More details... |
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