The Poppy Sisters
The Poppy Sisters by Deborah Carr, published by HarperCollins Publishers Limited on January 2, 2024, is a historical fiction novel that explores the lives of two sisters during World War I. Set against the backdrop of the war, Phoebe serves as a volunteer nurse in Étaples, France, while her younger sister Celia works at a POW camp on the island of Jersey. Their experiences in these challenging environments shape their perspectives on courage, resilience, and the complexities of love amidst conflict.
Readers will find a narrative that delves into the sisters’ evolving understanding of the men they treat and the bonds they form despite the war’s divisions. The story highlights themes of family life, romance, and the impact of military service, showcasing the strength of community and friendship in trying times. With 384 pages, this edition invites readers to engage with the emotional journeys of Phoebe and Celia as they navigate their roles in a world torn apart by war.
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‘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 Étaples, 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’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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