The Wingless Bird by Catherine Cookson

My study and enjoyment of Cookson's stories continues with "The Wingless Bird". This is set before, during and just after World War 1. One central, main character - Agnes - plus her two brothers. The story peaks and pitches on the conflict between all three classes - lower, middle and upper. It also explores the effects of war, but doesn't dwell on anyone's emotions except Agnes. This is an interesting perspective to write from. The prose used to describe War on page 354 struck a chord, and the Byron quote "Friendship is love without his wings" is a beautiful sentiment to hang the storyline on.