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The Beekeeper’s War

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Set across two world wars, The Beekeeper’s War follows Nurse Pru le Cuirot who leaves her Jersey home in 1916 to tend to soldiers at Ashbury Manor, Dorset. There she meets the enigmatic American pilot Jack Garland, whose disappearance plunges her into heart-wrenching choices. By 1940, Pru’s daughter Emma arrives at Ashbury Manor amidst the German occupation of Jersey, encountering a mysterious beekeeper and tangled secrets from the past. This historical tale explores love, sacrifice, and the haunting legacies of war.
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Ideal for fans of historical fiction, especially those interested in World War I and II stories rich in character depth, emotional resonance, and evocative settings. Recommended for readers who enjoy heartfelt narratives about love, resilience, and complex relationships during wartime.

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Two women Two wars A secret that threatens to tear them apart

The most compelling and emotional historical fiction novel spanning both WW1 and WW2

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Two women. Two wars. A secret that threatens to tear them apart

1916

At the onset of war, Nurse Pru le Cuirot left her home in Jersey to care for injured soldiers at Ashbury Manor, Dorset. She wanted to do her bit but she never expected to meet American pilot, Jack Garland, so unlike any man she has ever met.

When Jack is sent on a dangerous mission and vanishes, Pru is forced to make an agonising decision… one that will haunt them both forever.

1940

Another lifetime, but another war and Pru’s daughter Emma comes to Ashbury Manor. As Jersey falls to the Germans, Emma is fearful for her mother back home. And when she meets the mysterious beekeeper who lives in the grounds of the manor she finds herself caught up in a web of lies. As past and present collide, will the secrets of her mother’s life finally be resolved?

Readers LOVE The Beekeeper’s War:

‘It’s almost impossible to convey how much I enjoyed this book… beautifully written’ Bev

I am writing this review in hopes that others will find the story as touching and wonderful as I did… I still can't stop thinking about everything that happened’ Trudy

‘Incredible. One of the best World War I novels I've read… a wonderful novel worth your time’ Debbie

‘I read this book in one day as I was enthralled with it… an endearing story of life back in the war years’ Sue

‘Realistic characters… the tears were streaming down my face by the end’ Patricia

A favourite author because her characters and settings seem very real and personal… She has the rare quality of giving a depth of details that makes her readers feel at home with the places and people’ Jane W

‘Great for a weekend read… Its appeal lies in the storytelling itself: the horrors of the war, dangerous circumstances and sacrifices, weak and strong people who either caved in and betrayed others or rose to all challenges feel authentic and real’ Sally

‘Gently paced with vivid characterisation and a balance of heartbreak and heartwarming’ Jane

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Readers love Deborah Carr: They praise the book's vibrant, believable characters and absorbing plot. Reviews highlight the emotionally gripping story as captivating, heartwarming, and an excellent historical novel. Many express eagerness for the series to continue, noting the beautiful writing and authentic period detail that pull at the heartstrings.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780008534585

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 04 August 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: One More Chapter

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 30.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 280g

Pages: 416

About the Author

Deborah Carr lives on the island of Jersey in the Channel Islands with her husband, two children and three rescue dogs. She became interested in books set in WW1 when researching her grandfather's time as a cavalryman in the 17th 21st Lancers. She is part of ‘The Blonde Plotters’ writing group and was Deputy Editor on the online review site, Novelicious.com. Her debut historical romance, Broken Faces, is set in WW1 and was runner-up in the 2012 Good Housekeeping Novel Writing Competition and given a 'special commendation' in the Harry Bowling Prize that year. The Poppy Field is her second historical novel.

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