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100	1		_aBarrie, J. M. _q(James Matthew), _d1860-1937
245	1	0	_aEchoes of the War
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2006
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2006-01-01
508			_aProduced by Charles Aldarondo, Tiffany Vergon, David Garcia and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team.
520			_a"Echoes of the War" by J. M. Barrie is a fictional work written during the late 1910s, around the time of World War I. The narrative centers around the lives of working-class women, particularly an elderly charwoman named Mrs. Dowey, and her interactions with her friends as they discuss the war and the challenges faced at home. Through humor and poignant moments, the book explores themes of resilience, community, and the impact of war on everyday life. The opening of "Echoes of the War" introduces us to a lively tea party hosted by Mrs. Dowey, a charming character who is both a charwoman and a notorious criminal. Alongside her friends, Mrs. Twymley and Mrs. Mickleham, they engage in spirited discussions about the war and their sons serving at the front. A stranger arrives, Mr. Willings, bearing news that Mrs. Dowey's son, Kenneth, has returned on leave, sparking a mix of excitement and anxiety within her. This setup not only highlights the camaraderie among women in wartime but also hints at Mrs. Dowey's hidden past, setting the stage for a deeper exploration of identity and familial connections as the plot unfolds. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aWorld War, 1914-1918 -- Drama
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/9617
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