The Kingdom Round the Corner A Novel

Coningsby Dawson's The Kingdom Round the Corner is a thoughtful and introspective novel set in the aftermath of World War I exploring themes of hope healing and rediscovery. The story follows the protagonist a war veteran grappling with the physical and emotional scars of the conflict as he embarks on a journey to find meaning and peace in a world reshaped by devastation.The kingdom round the corner serves as a metaphor for the elusive sense of purpose and belonging that the protagonist seeks. Along the way he encounters others whose lives have been similarly altered by the war each character offering a perspective on resilience loss and the pursuit of happiness. Dawson’s writing captures the era's disillusionment and yearning while also offering glimpses of the beauty and kindness that can emerge in trying times.