The Poppy Sisters: Step into the past with this captivating historical novel, filled with heart-wrenching moments and unforgettable characters in 2024

‘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’ ????? In the midst of the 20th century, the Poppy Sisters tale of resilience and love amidst the harsh realities of military life is a testament to the unbreakable bonds of family. The latest work from Deborah Carr, it is a top pick for those seeking a deep dive into the world of siblings navigating life during wartime. For fans of Soraya M. Lane (The Berlin Sisters), Fenella J Miller (A Pocketful of Pennies), Mary Wood (The Guernsey Girls), Lesley Eames (A Foundling at the Wartime Bookshop), and Vicki Beeby (Victory for the Ops Room Girls). HarperCollins 2023