The White Cliffs

Name: The White Cliffs
Author: Alice Duer Miller

The White Cliffs is a novel by Alice Duer Miller, first published in 1944. It tells the story of an American woman, Pamela, who moves to England during World War II and falls in love with a British soldier. The novel begins with Pamela's arrival in England, where she is welcomed by her aunt and uncle. She quickly falls in love with the country and its people, and is soon swept up in the war effort. She meets and falls in love with a British soldier, and the two of them are soon married. The novel follows Pamela and her husband as they struggle to survive the war and the hardships that come with it. As the war progresses, Pamela's love for her husband and her adopted country grows stronger. She also discovers the beauty of the English countryside, particularly the white cliffs of Dover. The novel is a story of love, courage, and hope in the face of adversity. It is a timeless classic that has been praised for its vivid descriptions of the English countryside and its characters' emotional journeys.

By Alice Duer Miller · First published 1940 · Genre: Romance, Historical Fiction, Drama · 52 chapters · 7,462 words

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I have loved England, dearly and deeply, Since that first morning, shining and pure, The white cliffs of Dover I saw, rising steeply Out of the sea that once made her secure.

I had no thought then of husband or lover, I was a traveler, the guest of a week; Yet when they pointed "the white cliffs of Dover," Startled I found there were tears on my cheek.

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Work type: Novel
Author: Alice Duer Miller
Date: 1940 CE
Language: English
Genres: Romance, Historical Fiction, Drama, Literary Fiction
Length: 7,462 words
Structure: 52 chapters, 214 paragraphs
Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)

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Romance — The White Cliffs is a love story between an American woman and an Englishman, set against the backdrop of World War II.
Historical Fiction — The White Cliffs is set during World War II and includes historical events and figures in its plot.
Drama — The White Cliffs is a dramatic story of love and loss, with a focus on the emotional struggles of its characters.
Literary Fiction — The White Cliffs is written in a lyrical style, with a focus on the beauty of the English countryside and the power of love.