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In Picardy's Fields

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In Picardy's Fields by Hannah Byron is a historical fiction novel set against the backdrop of World War I. It follows the lives of two courageous women, Claire and Lucy, who navigate the challenging realities of wartime, each striving for independence and a sense of purpose. As they face the tumultuous events around them, their resilience and friendship offer hope and strength in the midst of chaos.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy immersive historical fiction set during World War I, with strong, courageous female protagonists and a blend of romance, friendship, and the challenges of war. Hannah Byron's storytelling captures the era's intensity and the deep emotional connections forged in the face of adversity.

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In Picardy's Fields is one of the best WWI novels I've ever read. I especially like the emerging role of women in the military and in the medical field. Great characters, great settings, and great story." - Amazon Reviewer

France, 1918

Two women. A doctor and a spy. And the deadly Great War that never seems to end.

Agnès

Agnès de Saint-Aubin, a Parisian baroness and Sorbonne-educated doctor, is the first female surgeon deployed on the frontlines. Together with the attractive but married American doctor Alan Bell, Agnès saves as many soldiers' lives as possible in a war hospital at ChÒteau de Dragoncourt in Picardy.

When the ChÒteau is captured by the Germans, Agnès' secret puts her staff and patients at risk, and the war for her turns personal. With her life on the line, will Alan be able to keep her safe?

Madeleine

As a brave young woman determined to make a difference, Madeleine de Dragoncourt escapes her Swiss finishing school to join her siblings at ChΓ’teau de Dragoncourt.

When she discovers her home is overrun by the German army, she disguises herself as a man and sets out to save her family and friends from captivity. But can one young girl outwit a powerful enemy?

Agnès de Saint-Aubin and Madeleine de Dragoncourt will stop at nothing to save their loved ones and protect their people. As strong women, they defy their traditional roles and fight side-by-side with their male counterparts.

In Picardy's Fields is the WWI prequel to the gripping and heartbreaking WWII novels in The Resistance Girls Series. The stories of the daughters of the WWI mothers. Book 2 and onwards tell their tales of love, loss, and liberty. But above all, the courage it took to stand up to the Nazis and hold on to hope in that second deadly War. A captivating historical fiction series set in 20th Century Europe.

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    In Picardy's Fields is one of the best WWI novels I've ever read. I especially like the emerging role of women in the military and in the medical field. Great characters, great settings, and great story." - Amazon Reviewer France, 1918 Two women. A doctor and a spy. And the deadly Great War that never seems to end. Agnès Agnès...
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    Inspired by a true story and featuring the last "resistance girl from the Swiss finishing school", The London Spymaker weaves together espionage, betrayal, and passion against the backdrop of World War II, delivering a gripping tale of resilience and secrets. London, 1942 Meet Anna Adams, the stoical spymistress of Baker Street Headquarters, as she navigates the web of secrecy, love,...
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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9789083089201

Publisher: Hannah Byron Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 20 September 2020

Imprint: Hannah Byron Books

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 18.0mm

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 229.0mm

Weight: 454g

Pages: 308

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