His Name is David

Flanders, 1915.David Verbocht, sentenced to death as a deserter, stands before thefiring squad and looks back on his short life. As a young man, David was sent awayby his parents, after a tragic accident in the family, to become a school teacher in aremote village. There he develops a special bond with a sensitive young student,along with feelings for the boy's mother. When fate strikes again, the history of lossand guilt seems to repeat itself.'A tale of forbidden love set in WWI Flanders' - The Guardian'For a relatively young writer, Vantoortelboom strikes a powerfully emotive chord' - Irish Examiner'A book that leaves a deep impression. From the first page on, it has you in its grip.' - Book of the Month, DWDD Booksellers Panel'His Name is David crawls deep under your skin and nestles there' - Humo

Ideal for readers interested in historical fiction.