Download or read book Ladies of the Shire written by Peter Webb and published by Grosvenor House Publishing. This book was released on 2009-01-05 with total page 313 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Spanning three centuries and two countries, Ladies of the Shire weaves together the lives of eight individuals on their unforgettable, epic journey from the hay-meadows of Leicestershire, England to the mud and bloody artistry of 1914-18 France. From these trenches rises a retribution that will claim all they hold precious, demanding a sacrifice none ever thought would be asked of them......