The Poppy Sisters
Published on 14. September 2023
Book
Paperback/Softback
384 pages
978-0-00-853461-5 (ISBN)
Description
'A rich and gripping war story that hooked me from the first page...I was effortlessly swept into the drama' USA Today bestseller Andie Newton
Divided by war. Reunited by courage.
Phoebe is a volunteer nurse at a Base Hospital in Etaples, France, treating men who've served on hte Western Front. Their courage and resilience inspires her, and though she's meant to keep her distance, Captain Archie Bailey soon captivates her heart.
Her younger sister Celia is a nurse at a POW camp on the island of Jersey. These men fight for the forces that bombed her brother and parents, but long hours spent healing them shows her they aren't the monsters she expected.
Despite the miles between them, both Celia and Phoebe come to see the commonality in their experiences - the sense of community and friendship, the unexpected moments of love and laughter, and a bond so strong that even war can't break it...
Readers are loving The Poppy Sisters:
'What a first class read! Definitely recommend it' ?????
'An excellent and emotional read' ?????
'WWI and WWII are my favourite genres and I thoroughly enjoyed this read. I would highly recommend' ?????
'A fantastic WW1 romance book' ?????
'I truly loved it. I had been craving a historical fiction read and this book was just what I had been looking for' ?????
'A treat to read...the three main women characters are inspiring and the hope of love never fades' ?????
'With each book I read, I'm becoming more and more of a fan of Deborah Carr and her beautiful style of writing...I loved this story' ?????
'Fascinating, heart-wrenching, beautiful and gripping' ?????
Divided by war. Reunited by courage.
Phoebe is a volunteer nurse at a Base Hospital in Etaples, France, treating men who've served on hte Western Front. Their courage and resilience inspires her, and though she's meant to keep her distance, Captain Archie Bailey soon captivates her heart.
Her younger sister Celia is a nurse at a POW camp on the island of Jersey. These men fight for the forces that bombed her brother and parents, but long hours spent healing them shows her they aren't the monsters she expected.
Despite the miles between them, both Celia and Phoebe come to see the commonality in their experiences - the sense of community and friendship, the unexpected moments of love and laughter, and a bond so strong that even war can't break it...
Readers are loving The Poppy Sisters:
'What a first class read! Definitely recommend it' ?????
'An excellent and emotional read' ?????
'WWI and WWII are my favourite genres and I thoroughly enjoyed this read. I would highly recommend' ?????
'A fantastic WW1 romance book' ?????
'I truly loved it. I had been craving a historical fiction read and this book was just what I had been looking for' ?????
'A treat to read...the three main women characters are inspiring and the hope of love never fades' ?????
'With each book I read, I'm becoming more and more of a fan of Deborah Carr and her beautiful style of writing...I loved this story' ?????
'Fascinating, heart-wrenching, beautiful and gripping' ?????
Reviews / Votes
Readers love Deborah Carr:'A 'mesmerizing' story of a island captured by the Nazi's in World War II' Debbie
'I fell head over heels in love with this book...It brings to light strong female characters, who have bravery and courage to stand up for themselves and for what is right' Jenny
'I loved getting to know the characters and truly experiencing their rather unique predicament...a fascinating read to those who enjoy WWII fiction' Denise
'Absorbing and full of emotion, compassion and wisdom' Joan
'Very well written and a great curl up with a cuppa and get lost in the story kind of book' Gill
'Will pull at your heartstrings...beautifully written' Louise
'The story was much more meaningful knowing it was written by someone that was from the island...I enjoyed reading about the beautiful island and the community that stuck together to help each other' Shirley
'It ticked the boxes of love, family, strength, and character and I would recommend it for others looking for an engaging historical fiction read' Stacey
'An emotional story of how life changed for the residents of Jersey during the German occupation' Ethel
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
HarperCollins Publishers
Product notice
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Paperback (UK-B)
Dimensions
Height: 211 mm
Width: 135 mm
Thickness: 28 mm
Weight
318 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-00-853461-5 (9780008534615)
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USA Today Deborah Carr lives on the island of Jersey in the Channel Islands with her husband and three rescue dogs. She became interested in books set in WW1 when researching her great-grandfather's time as a cavalryman in the 17th 21st Lancers.
She is one third of the Blonde Plotters writing group and was Deputy Editor on the online review site, Novelicious.com for seven years.
She is one third of the Blonde Plotters writing group and was Deputy Editor on the online review site, Novelicious.com for seven years.