Gertrude’s War by Richard Handy: 1913. Gertrude, a young scullery maid, suffers cruelty at the hands of a ruthless English aristocrat and seeks to escape with her love, John, the gardener. But the aristocrat sends John to the trenches of WW1, leaving Gertrude in danger at home. John vows to return, but relentless vengeance could destroy their dreams forever. Based on true events.
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