No such thing as coincidence

It is perhaps no coincidence that a new book has been published on the eve of Remembrance Day, 11 November.

The book – ‘No Such Thing As Coincidence’ by Wendy Wisniewski of East Fremantle – recounts the remarkable story of the author’s grandfather, EM Lorenz, a private in the AIF 21st Battalion in France.

Wendy in France

Private Lorenz was wounded by gunshot in Montbrehain, on 5 October 1918 on the last day that Australian Infantry were engaged in active combat, in the closing days of the First World War.

Following a chance meeting, and through letters and family records, Wendy – who grew up in New Zealand – discovered the story of her grandfather’s survival and post war years in southwest WA. Her search also brought to light the revelation of a secret that would change lives.

The book is available from Pegasus Publishers, Cambridge, England and also from Open Book bookshop in Mosman Park.

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