Delve into the narrative of 'This Above All' by Eric Knight, an evocative novel that unfolds against the backdrop of wartime turmoil. Clive and Prudence, brought together by fate amidst the chaos of the Battle of Britain, find solace in each other's arms during their shared leave on the South Coast. As the blitz descends upon them, Clive, haunted by the purpose of the war and disillusioned by the incompetence of those in power, makes a fateful decision. Refusing to rejoin the Army, he goes AWOL, challenging the very fabric of his existence.