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The Poppy Sisters

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The Poppy Sisters by Deborah Carr is a poignant historical fiction set during the turbulence of World War I. It follows the intertwined lives of two estranged sisters as they navigate love, loss, and the struggle for forgiveness. Through their journey, the sisters face the challenges of a world at war, ultimately discovering the strength of family ties and the importance of reconciliation.
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If you enjoy historical fiction set against the backdrop of wartime, this book might captivate your interest with its compelling story of resilience, sisterhood, and the challenges faced by brave women during difficult times. The narrative weaves emotional depth and historical detail to transport you to an era filled with courage and determination.

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The Poppy Sisters

‘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.

Step into the past with this captivating historical novel, filled with heart-wrenching moments and unforgettable characters in 2025

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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 the 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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The Poppy Sisters by Deborah Carr has received favourable reviews for its depiction of life during the German occupation of Jersey. Readers appreciate the strong female characters, the book's emotional depth, and its heartfelt storytelling. The novel's vivid portrayal of community resilience and historical accuracy is admired, making it a captivating read for fans of World War II fiction.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780008534615

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 14 September 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: One More Chapter

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 28.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 260g

Pages: 384

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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