Description
Rules for Old Men Waiting by Peter R. Pouncey is a thoughtful literary novel exploring memory, grief, ageing, and the lasting impact of war.
Recently widowed, retired military historian MacIver withdraws to his remote holiday cottage, where he creates a set of daily rules to bring order to a life shaped by loss. As he reflects on his own experiences during the Second World War and the later conflict that claimed his son’s life, he begins writing an imagined story set in the trenches of the First World War. Past and present gradually intertwine, revealing the enduring effects of love, sacrifice, courage, and the passage of time.
Elegantly written and emotionally resonant, Rules for Old Men Waiting examines the relationships between generations, the burdens of memory, and the resilience of the human spirit. Rich in historical detail and quiet wisdom, it is an acclaimed debut novel that will appeal to readers of literary and historical fiction.
