An interesting article from author Carolyn Hughes on the challenges of portraying the “strangeness” of a different era whilst engaging modern readers.
If I were to portray my hero as an authentic early 20th century man he would probably be unacceptably racist, sexist, violent and generally narrow-minded by today’s norms. On the other hand, he would still be tall with dark eyes and a wolfish smile that changes lives 
Writer of literary historical fiction set in the First World War. Revising my first book, writing the next, seeking representation. Rather chuffed to be long-listed for Historical Writers Association Dorothy Dunnett Short Story Competition 2019. Mountaineer, gardener, traveller, reader. Africa, Modernism, tea, roses, and unrealistic romance. NHS midwife in a former life.
Evie McLaughlin
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Letters home from five brothers during the First World War
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