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Something between a diary and a volume of essays, where recollections of war-time London jostle reflections on "Bookworms," on "Figureheads" and on "Ruskin," all written in a style of distinction and charm.

In this haunting novel, H. M. Tomlinson explores the human experience of waiting for something that may never come. Set in the aftermath of World War I, this novel provides a poignant and deeply moving exploration of loss, grief, and hope. This is a must-read for anyone interested... Read Full Overview

Henry Major Tomlinson was a British writer and journalist. He was known for anti-war and travel writing, novels and short stories, especially of life at sea. He was born and died in London.

In this haunting novel, H. M. Tomlinson explores the human experience of waiting for something that may never come. Set in the aftermath of World War I, this novel provides a poignant and deeply moving exploration of loss, grief, and hope. This is a must-read for anyone interested... Read Full Overview

Waiting for Daylight" is a classic book, that has held significant value throughout history, and to ensure its timeless wisdom is never lost, Alpha Editions has carefully preserved it by republishing it in a modern, accessible format for both present and future generations. Thoughtfully... Read Full Overview

This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections
such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact,
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Book Excerpt: ... "The gas bubbling. The dog next door. Your imagination." Then I listened to the dogs. It was curious, but they all seemed awake and excited."What is the noise like?" I asked, surrendering my book on the antiquity of man.She twisted her mouth in a comical way... Read Full Overview

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This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original... Read Full Overview