Description

‘The Greatcoat’ by Helen Dunmore is a captivating ghost story set in post-war Britain, blending historical fiction with supernatural elements. In the winter of 1952, Isabel Carey, a young newlywed, moves to a draughty flat in a small Yorkshire town. Seeking warmth, she discovers an old RAF greatcoat hidden in a cupboard. This coat becomes the gateway to a haunting and complex relationship with its previous owner, a wartime pilot, whose presence blurs the lines between past and present. Dunmore masterfully weaves themes of love, loss, and the lingering impact of war, creating a narrative that is both evocative and eerily atmospheric.