[A] brilliant portrayal of Britain on the day that peace broke out ... [Cuthbertson] weaves a wonderful tapestry of the mood and events across the country, drawing on a wide range of local and regional newspapers. It is accessible history at its best.
Peace at Last, despite its sometimes grim subject, is a pleasure to read and is full of fascinating tidbits ... As one might expect from a literary scholar, Mr. Cuthbertson marshals an impressive range of literary sources.
Follows an intriguing premise ... A novel and wide-ranging examination of the conclusion of the war once solemnly declared to be the one to end all wars.
