Publisher's Synopsis
Fair Stood The Wind For France is a novel written by H. E. Bates. The story takes place during World War II and follows the journey of a British bomber crew who crash-land in occupied France. The crew is taken in by a French family who risk their lives to shelter them. The novel explores the relationships between the crew and the family, as well as the challenges they face as they try to evade the Germans and make their way back to England. The book is a poignant and powerful portrayal of the human cost of war, and the courage and resilience of ordinary people in extraordinary circumstances. Bates' vivid descriptions and evocative prose bring the story to life, capturing the beauty and tragedy of wartime France.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
