Guernica Av Dave Boling

<p>An extraordinary epic of love, family, and war set in the Basque town of Guernica before, during, and after its destruction by the German Luftwaffe during the Spanish Civil War.<br><br> In 1935, Miguel Navarro finds himself in conflict with the Spanish Civil Guard and flees the Basque fishing village of Lekeitio to make a new start in Guernica, the centre of Basque culture and tradition. Once there, he finds more than just a new life – he finds someone to live for. Miren Ansotegui is the charismatic and graceful dancer he meets and the two discover a love they believe nothing can destroy . . .<br><br> Rich in the history of the region, the Red Baron, the Luftwaffe and even Picasso make appearances in <i>Guernica</i> as the fate of the Navarro family is traced through the early decades of the twentieth century.<br><br> 'A heart-rending yet life-affirming story' <i>Daily Mail</i></p>