The Last Train Home

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Parts 59
Time 9h 57m

Reads 5,188
Votes 817
Parts 59
Time 9h 57m

September 1939. 
    
    Before the Second World War starts, fourteen-year-old Sybil Vaughn is sent away on one of the first transports out of the city. Despite the apparent importance of it all, Sybil believes she'll be back home in a week and doesn't even say goodbye to her Mum. 
    
    On arrival in the country, Sybil is billeted with the Goodwin's, a couple in search of some help on their family farm. With Sybil not really fitting the bill, she works to prove herself to both of them. 
    
    Along the way, she happens to find out a lot more about herself, too.
    
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September 1939. 
    
    Before the Second World War starts, fourteen-year-old Sybil Vaughn is sent away on one of the first transports out of the city. Despite the apparent importance of it all, Sybil believes she'll be back home in a week and doesn't even say goodbye to her Mum. 
    
    On arrival in the country, Sybil is billeted with the Goodwin's, a couple in search of some help on their family farm. With Sybil not really fitting the bill, she works to prove herself to both of them. 
    
    Along the way, she happens to find out a lot more about herself, too.
    
    (C)Spruce_Goose

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