Two World Wars, two generations, father and son from Hertfordshire: How could the eighteen-year-old lad guess in September 1939 that his childhood antics would later save his life in battle, only to face capture, concealment and successful escape to freedom through enemy territory? Love, Duty and Escape: Italy 1943 tells the hitherto untold, true story of Captain Reginald Edward Selby, son of Edward Selby, DSM. The journey of rediscovery begins when stored documents are unexpectedly handed to Reg's granddaughter at his funeral. An entertaining read, this sensitive account will charm military enthusiasts and adventure-romantics alike. AUTHOR: Claire Diana Hallpike-Selby is a professional, independent writer with over 25 years' experience as an author of educational materials, published by Oxford University Press, Cambridge University Press, Collins, Arena Verlag, Pons Klett, FLTRP, (China) and YHE SA, (Poland). Her written works include songs, stories, poems and school courses which have won many awards. She has travelled internationally from Brazil to China, Poland to Taiwan, Spain to Russia, giving presentations and providing training. She is now publishing the exceptional experiences in her life in poems, memoirs and family stories. 12 b/w illustrations, 8 colour photos, 3 colour maps
