‘Misplaced Expectations’ takes the reader to Europe on the brink of World War I, focusing on the two years leading up to the outbreak of the war in 1914. What was it like to be young and ambitious at a time of enormous political, economic and social changes? A disparate group of young people embark on their lives to find out, sensing great opportunities ahead. Their successes and failures will move and inspire the reader, bringing the atmosphere of a lost era back to life.

Drawing on thorough historical research, James Gervois creates authentic characters who guide the reader through a time of exhilaration and shock unprecedented in European history.

‘Misplaced Expectations’ brings together historical research and fast-paced storytelling to create a unique reading experience. 

James Gervois is a business consultant who has published short stories, travelogues and articles in a wide range of magazines. ‘Misplaced Expectations’ is his fifth novel. 

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