John KnowlesLiterary Fiction · Historical Fiction·1926–2001
Peace Breaks Out
Synopsis
Set in a New England prep school immediately after World War II, this novel follows a young man's return to a world that feels both familiar and profoundly changed. As he navigates the lingering shadows of conflict and the complexities of adolescence, he grapples with the psychological aftermath of war and the struggle to find peace in a seemingly peaceful environment.















