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This Time Tomorrow: World War One Historical Fiction (The Searight Saga Book 1) Kindle Edition

by R.P.G. Colley (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
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Two brothers. One woman. A nation at war.


A compelling story of war, brotherly love, romance and betrayal during World War One.

Vast in scope and intimate in the portrayal of three lives swept along by circumstances, 'This Time Tomorrow' moves from the drawing rooms of Edwardian London to the trenches of the Western Front and to the uncertainty of post-war Britain.

1915. When Guy Searight volunteers to fight with the British army in the early days of World War One, he leaves behind his girlfriend, Mary. While away fighting, Guy’s younger brother, Jack, seizes an opportunity to woo Mary for himself.

Forthright and self assured, Guy has always looked out for his confident but frail brother and blithely promises his fretting mother that he’ll look out for him when Jack’s turn comes to join up. But embittered by Jack’s betrayal, Guy vows that when Jack has to face the horrors of war for himself, he won’t be there to look after him.

When the brothers are reunited in the trenches of the Western Front, their thoughts are both with Mary. As Jack buckles under the strain of war, can Guy sustain his anger and allow his brother to suffer alone?

A shocking event, catastrophic in its intensity and barbaric in its conclusion, forces Guy to re-evaluate his relationship with his brother, with Mary and ultimately himself.

'This Time Tomorrow: World War One Historical Fiction' is a tale of love, loss and longing.

'The Searight Saga' Part Two, The Unforgiving Sea, is now available.

"A tale of love, loyalty, and conflict of a scope few writers could realize but all readers will enjoy."

“A thoroughly enjoyable but sad story. Captured so much of the life and death during World War One. Hard to put down.”

“Great descriptive story.....brought tears to my eyes....very well written......couldn't put it down...highly recommend...you won't be disappointed.”

"'This Time Tomorrow' is a beautifully written and compulsive read."

"So many twists and turns you could never predict where you were going to be on the next page."

"An incredibly moving novel and wonderfully written. Highly recommended and one which I shall long remember."

Historical fiction with heart and drama.
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Story Two brothers. One woman. A nation at war. Ten men adrift on a lifeboat. Only one will live to tell the tale. The past is always with us; it’s just that sometimes we don’t see it.

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Rupert Colley was born one Christmas Day, which means, as a child, he lost out on presents. Nonetheless, looking back on it, he lived a childhood with a "silver spoon in my mouth" - brought up in a rambling manor house in the beautiful Devon countryside.  It's been downhill ever since.
 
He was a librarian for a long time, a noble profession. Then he started a series called History In An Hour, "history for busy people", which he sold to HarperCollins UK. 
 
Rupert now lives in London with his wife, two children and dog (a fluffy cockapoo) and writes historical fiction, mainly 20th century war and misery.  Historical fiction with heart.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ rupertcolley.com (December 22, 2013)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ December 22, 2013
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
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    I was born one Christmas Day, which means, as a child, I lost out on presents. Nonetheless, looking back on it, I lived a childhood with a "silver spoon in my mouth" - brought up in a rambling manor house in the beautiful Devon countryside. It's been downhill ever since.

    I was a librarian for a long time, a noble profession. Then I started a series called History In An Hour, "history for busy people", which I sold to HarperCollins UK.

    I now live in London with my wife, two children and dog (a fluffy cockapoo) and write historical fiction, mainly 20th-century war and misery.

    Go to rupertcolley.com and grab yourself a free copy of my novella, 'Elena', a tale of loss and longing in post-WW2 Naples. But be warned - get the tissues ready.

    Historical fiction with heart.

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    I was born one Christmas Day, which means, as a child, I lost out on presents. Nonetheless, looking back on it, I lived a childhood with a "silver spoon in my mouth" - brought up in a rambling manor house in the beautiful Devon countryside. It's been downhill ever since.

    I was a librarian for a long time, a noble profession. Then I started a series called History In An Hour, "history for busy people", which I sold to HarperCollins UK.

    I now live in London with my wife, two children and dog (a fluffy cockapoo) and write historical fiction, mainly 20th-century war and misery.

    Go to rupertcolley.com and grab yourself a free copy of my novella, 'Elena', a tale of loss and longing in post-WW2 Naples. But be warned - get the tissues ready.

    Historical fiction with heart.

    See more on the author's page
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S. L. Parker
5.0 out of 5 stars I had great uncles and great cousins who fought in WW1
Reviewed in the United States on August 23, 2013
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even though it was not taking place in the US I found the details much as I would imagine a US solider would have experienced, as well as, the family waiting at home Those waiting on the home front were described as their Ives would have been effected at that time in history. The descriptions of the battlefields and the men at battle were chilling. Colley did a fantastic job putting the reader in the moment.

The plot was well thought out, the characters were real, I could see how the different situations could have occurred, again, this was to Colley's credit. An old time war story turned into a much greater story. It didn't turn out as I expected and for me, that made a far more stimulating read. It was interesting to compare then to now, the limited weapons, the limited medical care really made me stop and realize the horrors experienced and loss felt by all in this battle.

It is a wonderful book, take the time to become a part of this family, I will recommend the book.
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ilbob
4.0 out of 5 stars pretty good historical fiction
Reviewed in the United States on September 1, 2013
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A free Kindle download I got a few weeks ago.

It follows two British brothers in WWI who both enlist in the British army.

They both want the same girl.

Their military exploits end badly for both of them and neither ends up with the girl they both want, although one of them has an affair with the girl after she marries their cousin.

Kind of a low end 4 star book but worth the time spent reading it.
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Robert Krueger
5.0 out of 5 stars Dramatic read
Reviewed in the United States on June 14, 2014
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This is the story of a family living during the WWI era, but especially it is the story of two brothers. The elements of love, betrayal, and conflict within and between the brothers are skillfully drawn. Characters are genuine with all their faults, weaknesses, strengths, and uncertainties. The highlight of the novel (for me) is the descriptive force depicting life in the trenches, combat, and the tragic aftermath it had on the minds and bodies of the brothers. This is truly a 5 star novel. Reviewed by the author of The Children's Story, About Good and Evil.
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Frank Baliko
3.0 out of 5 stars Three Stars
Reviewed in the United States on July 3, 2014
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nice quick read predictable war chapters on the mark
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Kathryn Atwood
5.0 out of 5 stars Brings the reader into the trenches
Reviewed in the United States on July 2, 2013
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This Time Tomorrow is historical fiction involving two brothers and a girl they both love set in the midst of the British experience of the First World War and its aftermath.

Colley, founder of the History-in-an-Hour Harper Collins series, is able to keep the reader interested in his characters as we follow them through their various war-related experiences. The descriptions of trench warfare are particularly heart-stopping.

There was one scene that is told via flashback during an 1988 interview that at first didn't seem to make sense to me: why have a peripheral character suddenly describe the book's next major scene? Why not leave it on the timeline?

But then I realized that it made perfect sense to show that the horrific event in which this character was forced to take part continued to haunt him well into his 90's. And after reading this section I almost wished there had been more scenes like this one that switched back and forth between timelines -- it was extremely effective.

Every once in a while I thought Colley was setting up his characters along conventional lines but then they would do something completely surprising; they are very real people.

The difference between non-fiction and good historical fiction is this: non-fiction presents the facts while historical fiction brings the reader into the room, so to speak. Colley manages to do both: the historical setting is perfectly accurate and the reader sees it up close. If you want to learn about the Great War, go ahead and read Colley's World War One in an Hour (or for specific British issues, Hochschild's To End All Wars). But if you are up for a cinematic view of British soldiers on the Western Front and the devastating issues they faced in the trenches and out, read This Time Tomorrow.
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Henry B. Friedman
4.0 out of 5 stars Good read. Tragic
Reviewed in the United States on April 21, 2014
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Well documented account of WW I trench warfare. Tragic, but apparently factual account of British penalty for desertion. I enjoyed the book
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Corine Ann Barnes
5.0 out of 5 stars This Time Tomorrow.
Reviewed in the United States on February 23, 2018
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Guy, the elder brother, was first to the war. Jack followed when he reached 18, thinking it would be a glorified adventure. In addition, Jack was quick to grab any benefits he could, wherever he could, never considering the consequences. Mary had been Guy’s girlfriend before Jack “befriended” and “consoled” her. But Jack was more immature than he realized, until the war and someone else’s bruised ego tore him down. Guy aged in battle, especially over his brother’s forced coming of age. His world changed drastically; he had to adapt more than he ever wanted. The title is painfully appropriate for a number of events throughout the book. I will be reading the entire series!
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D Jackson
1.0 out of 5 stars Poorly written. Incorrect Reviews .
Reviewed in the United States on June 3, 2020
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I was completely disappointed in this book. Had read such positive reviews. It was a surprise to find it so poorly written . The dialog was surface. The character development was shallow! There was nothing to commend them. There was so much opportunity for this story to weave a memorable impression with lasting description of wartime. It did Not & The storyline was predictable. I couldn’t wait to finish , kept hoping it would have some redeeming sentiment , but it didn’t. I would return it, but felt since I had read it thru that would not be fair. I will send it to Goodwill . Not worth sharing with a Friend. ☹️☹️
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Braeburn
5.0 out of 5 stars Shell Shockingly Good!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 22, 2013
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'This was fear all right. Fear of death perhaps; fear of pain most certainly; fear of letting your comrades down; fear of letting yourself down. The fear of being killed; the fear of killing.'

This Time Tomorrow is the debut novel from seasoned historical writer Rupert Colley, and let me tell you, it's a cracking good read. Colley is well known for his powerful and concise descriptions of both World Wars (amongst other topics) from his History in an Hour series, but unshackled by the factual constraints of non-fiction, the author gives his imagination full reign and this breathtaking historical novel is the result.

Set during the Great, or First World War, This Time Tomorrow tells the tale of two brothers and their experiences in the trenches and back home in England, in a society simply refusing to accept the true horrors of the conflict just across the Channel. Much of the book is set in France, and Colley does not flinch from painting the brutal reality of trench warfare in all its gory detail. Yet it is the psychological effect the fighting has in the two central characters that is most skillfully portrayed and most effecting to the reader. Drawn to the affections of the same girl back home, we watch as Guy's and Jack's sibling rivalry is dwarfed by the enormity of the carnage around them and the life altering experiences the two are forced to face.

Having previously read Colley's historical novella My Brother the Enemy, I have to admit that I was initially disappointed by the apparent similarity between the two stories' main premisses. It did not take long however, for my doubt to be cast aside, as This Time Tomorrow is clearly head and shoulders above the previous effort - and that is saying something since My Brother the Enemy is also a great read. With this longer format, Colley has obviously hit his stride, rounding out his characters well and imbuing them with deep human motivations and fears making the pathos of the story's dramatic climaxes all the more powerful.

Easy to read and filled with detailed historical elements, This Time Tomorrow whisks the reader off to another world, yet never at the loss of the immediacy of the book's emotions. From the unimaginable terrors of the trenches to the heady, foolish lust of first love, the alienation of the returning soldier and the scars of the heart and mind that never quite heal, This Time Tomorrow is an impressive achievement. It is a tale of love, loyalty, and conflict of a scope few writers could realize but all readers will enjoy.
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Steve Cooke
4.0 out of 5 stars Great War book
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 31, 2014
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The book which revolves around two brothers who volunteer for the Army in the Great War and find themselves in the the same regiment and in the same trenches together. The book is well written and certainly had me gripped to the storyline from start to finish. Great book for those who want to read about the experiences of the trenches of the Great War, to justice of the Army during the war
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R B W
5.0 out of 5 stars How nice to read an intelligent and accurate novel
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 16, 2013
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I wasn't sure what to expect when I ordered this book, as these days, after reading so many poorly written modern fiction books I'm more likely to be disappointed than not. this is mainly because of the lack of knowledge that most authors seem to have about their subjects. Therefore apart from reading well established classics, I tend to read more and more history and factual books. I saw that this book had 5 stars and for once those 5 stars really meant something. Normally I'd be sceptical because our great British public often rate trash as excellent, I'm sorry but if you look at our number one selling novels, newspapers, or viewed TV programmes, you'll know what I mean. I hope.
Anyhow, if you are a discerning type and want to read a book that contains a vast array of scintillating drama, with relationships, as well as many (realistic) twists and turns all based on historical facts, then you will surely LOVE this book. It's brilliant.
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Michael Foster
3.0 out of 5 stars A bit too much of a formula but passed a couple of hours
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 20, 2014
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The problem with First World War novels is that there are certain things that most authors feel they have to include - the trenches, the fear, the fighting, the nasty officer or sergeant, the misunderstood private, shell shock, someone being shot at dawn, the loved ones back in England and so on & this one has got the lot - and would be better if some of them were left out! However, don't let that put you off because it did make you want to find out what happens to the principle characters & you'll probably enjoy it!
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Alju
5.0 out of 5 stars Deeply Moving.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 28, 2013
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I recently read the first novel by this author and loved it, so couldn't wait to try this. I was not disappointed. The characters were so well drawn both believably flawed and heroic. Some of the actions carried out by one of the characters really highlighted the immaturity and naivety of those young men who so readily rushed to enlist - very cleverly done.

Caring about what happened to those in the story took me on an immense journey bringing home the very personal stories lost in such a frightening world of total war. I cried several times!

I could go on and on but then the review would be full of spoilers.

I strongly recommend this enriching read, the characters will stay with you for a long time afterwards.
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