The Dearest and the Best
Leslie Thomas
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The Dearest and the Best
Published
2011
Publisher
Penguin Random House
Pages
544
ISBN-13
9780099550235
Description
'Thomas just keeps on giving fiction a good name' Daily MailIn the spring of 1940, the spectre of war turned into grim reality. And on the English home front, men, women and children found themselves swept into a maelstrom of fear and uncertainty while events abroad led inexorably from the debacles of Norway and Dunkirk to the horror and glory of the Battle of Britain. For the Lovatt family – James, seconded on a hush-hush assignment to work with Churchill, and his brother Harry, a naval officer – for Bess Spofford, Joanne Schorner, Graham Smit and all the inhabitants of the history villages of the New Forest, it was the beginning of the most bizarre, funny and tragic episode of their lives.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in The Dearest and the Best?
This edition of The Dearest and the Best has approximately 544 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read The Dearest and the Best?
For most readers, The Dearest and the Best typically takes between 11h 20m and 7h 33m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 136,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 9h 4m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 19 days • Estimated word count: 136,000 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of The Dearest and the Best?
The estimated word count for The Dearest and the Best is approximately 136,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of The Dearest and the Best?
The Dearest and the Best was written by Leslie Thomas.
When was The Dearest and the Best published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2011. The original work may have been published on a different date.