In Pale Battalions, (Paperback)

from hubblegal

This is the first book I've read by Robert Goddard and it most certainly won't be the last. Very intriguing story that defies you to name the genre - Gothic romance, thriller, mystery, historical fiction, literary fiction - all apply. Based on the title, I thought this would be more of a war stor...

from oldstick

My first Robert Goddard book. This kept me enthralled right to the end. I intend to seek out more and hope they will prove as good.

from jamespurcell

This is an interesting and engaging novel about WW1 and the conflict it generated in the lives of many British families. It was an ugly war made worse by the staggering incompetence of its generals. A whole generation of young men, in the engaged foes, were annilated by the lack of a coherent str...

from Olivermagnus

In Pale Battalions tells the story of the newly widowed Leonora Galloway who sets off, with her daughter Penelope, on a holiday in Paris. The first stop on their journey is the Thiepval Memorial for those who died at the Battle of the Somme during World War I. This is where Leonora's father has b...

from EadieB

Really enjoyed this one! Goddard is a real master and I love all his novels! He is an excellent story-teller! If you haven't read any of his books, you need to do that now!