Publisher's Synopsis
Fair Stood The Wind For France is a novel written by H. E. Bates. The story revolves around a group of British Royal Air Force (RAF) pilots who are forced to make an emergency landing in Nazi-occupied France during World War II. The main protagonist, John Franklin, and his crew are taken in by a French family who risk their lives to protect them from the Germans. As they wait for rescue, the group develops a strong bond with their hosts and learns about the resilience and courage of the French people in the face of adversity. The novel explores themes of war, love, sacrifice, and humanity. The book is widely regarded as a classic of war literature and has been praised for its vivid descriptions and emotional depth.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.
