{"product_id":"9788416691623","title":"Your best story","description":"\u003ch2\u003eTheir Finest\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1940s London, Catrin Cole, a young copywriter, is recruited to write propaganda film scripts. Her talent leads her to work on a film about the heroic rescue at Dunkirk, a \"true\" story that must be exciting to boost the nation's morale. Amidst air raids, passions, and the chaos of the film studios, Catrin will discover that drama, humor, and love are just as real behind the scenes as they are on the big screen. A captivating novel about the power of words in wartime.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe novel follows Catrin Cole, a young woman with a talent for words working at a Soho advertising agency. With the outbreak of World War II, her skill is required by the Ministry of Information to contribute to the war effort. Her mission: to write the dialogue for a propaganda film depicting the evacuation of Dunkirk. The story she must tell, though presented as true, is largely a fictional construction designed to inspire and mobilize. As bombs fall on London, Catrin immerses herself in the fast-paced world of cinema, where she faces the demands of producers, the pressure of creating a heroic narrative, and an unexpected love story. The work explores the creative process behind fiction and how the narratives that shape collective memory are constructed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain Themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe role of propaganda and fiction in constructing historical memory during wartime.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eFemale empowerment and the role of women in the workplace and creative fields in the 1940s.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe Second World War on the British home front, with special attention to the London Blitz.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe process of filmmaking and screenwriting as a tool for persuasion and art.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe contrast between the reality of the war conflict and the idealization of the stories told to the public.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor readers passionate about historical fiction set during World War II, especially those interested in daily life in London during that era. It is also ideal for those who enjoy novels that explore the world of film and storytelling, as well as fans of narratives with strong, tenacious female protagonists carving out a path in a male-dominated world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn original and underexplored perspective on World War II: the use of cinema and propaganda as weapons to shape public opinion.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA detailed and vivid immersion into 1940s London, from film studios to air-raid shelters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA plot that masterfully combines historical drama, romance, and humor, offering an entertaining and profound read.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA reflection on the power of words and the responsibility of those who use them to build a narrative, whether for advertising, film, or history.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA credible and human portrait of a woman fighting for her place in a demanding and creative professional environment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Evans, Lissa\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Editorial Bóveda\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubject:\u003c\/strong\u003e Modern and contemporary fiction, Historical fiction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollection:\u003c\/strong\u003e General Fund - Narrative\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 2017\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 528\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 683 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial Review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn intelligent and well-researched historical novel that offers a fresh look at the world conflict. The author achieves a perfect balance between historical rigor and an agile, exciting narrative, with a charismatic protagonist who hooks the reader from the first page. Her exploration of the creative process and the manipulation of truth in wartime makes this an especially recommended read for those looking for more than just a simple war story.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EDITORIAL BÓVEDA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53408544293211,"sku":"9788416691623","price":7.45,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978841669162.jpg?v=1781865064","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788416691623","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}