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‘A beautiful, heartbreaking novel of war and loss and the resilience of the human spirit’ Rosemary, Netgalley Reader The USA Today bestseller! Young nurse, Gemma, is struggling with the traumas she has witnessed through her job. Needing to escape from it all, Gemma agrees to help renovate a rundown farmhouse in Doullens, France, a town near the Somme. There, in a boarded-up cupboard, wrapped in old newspapers, is a tin that reveals the secret letters and heartache of Alice Le Breton, a young volunteer nurse who worked in a casualty clearing station near the front line.Set in the present day and during the horrifying years of the war, both women discover deep down the strength and courage to carry on in even the most difficult of times. Through Alice’s words and her unfailing love for her sweetheart at the front, Gemma learns to truly live again. This epic historical novel will take your breath away. Readers are falling in love with The Poppy Field: ‘Both heartbreaking and full of hope and happiness’ Pam, Goodreads‘Exceptional’ Cassie’s Books‘A beautifully written, highly enjoyable read’ Nicki’s Book Blog‘One to watch’ Good Housekeeping

‘A beautiful, heartbreaking novel of war and loss and the resilience of the human spirit’ Rosemary, Netgalley Reader The USA Today bestseller! Young nurse, Gemma, is struggling with the traumas she has witnessed through her job. Needing to escape from it all, Gemma agrees to help renovate a rundown farmhouse in Doullens, France, a town near the Somme. There, in a boarded-up cupboard, wrapped in old newspapers, is a tin that reveals the secret letters and heartache of Alice Le Breton, a young volunteer nurse who worked in a casualty clearing station near the front line.Set in the present day and during the horrifying years of the war, both women discover deep down the strength and courage to carry on in even the most difficult of times. Through Alice’s words and her unfailing love for her sweetheart at the front, Gemma learns to truly live again. This epic historical novel will take your breath away. Readers are falling in love with The Poppy Field: ‘Both heartbreaking and full of hope and happiness’ Pam, Goodreads‘Exceptional’ Cassie’s Books‘A beautifully written, highly enjoyable read’ Nicki’s Book Blog‘One to watch’ Good Housekeeping

A gripping historical novel inspired by Florence Boot, the woman behind the nation’s favourite chemist! Jersey 1885 On the beautiful island of Jersey, Florence Rowe lives a quiet life working in her father’s bookshop. Life for the Rowe family is good, but Florence can’t help yearning for more…When Jesse Boot, the successful owner of Boots the chemist, arrives on the island, Florence is immediately captivated by his tales of life in a busy, bustling city on the mainland. For the first time ever, Florence imagines a life away from the constraints of Jersey society, of being someone more than just a shopgirl.Until her parents reveal the shocking news they will refuse any marriage proposal from Mr Boot. Can Florence find a way to be with the man she loves and make a new life for herself? Readers are loving Mrs Boots: ‘A book that drew me in…I cuddle up on my reading chair and entered the world of Boots’ Abby‘Vibrant, believable, characters and an absorbing plot’ Tabby‘This will definitely pull at your heartstrings…Loved it’ Beverley‘I’m so glad this is the beginning of a series and I can't wait to read the rest! Wonderfully written’ Grace‘If you like historical novels this is a book for you’ Bookoholic Cafe‘A gorgeous start to a new historical series that captivated, charmed and inspired me’ Adele‘A great and powerful read about love, relationships, and the trials and tribulations in between…a true thrill’ Donna‘Watch this author–this is a series you'll want to stick with’ Micah

An incredible historical novel inspired by the true story behind the Boots empire. Jersey 1885 On the beautiful island of Jersey, Florence Rowe lives a quiet life working in her father’s bookshop. Life for the Rowe family is good, but Florence can’t help yearning for more…When Jesse Boot, the successful owner of Boots the chemist, arrives on the island, Florence is immediately captivated by his tales of life in a busy, bustling city on the mainland. For the first time ever, Florence imagines a life away from the constraints of Jersey society, of being someone more than just a shopgirl.Until her parents reveal the shocking news they will refuse any marriage proposal from Mr Boot. Can Florence find a way to be with the man she loves and make a new life for herself? Readers are loving Mrs Boots: ‘A book that drew me in…I cuddle up on my reading chair and entered the world of Boots’ Abby‘Vibrant, believable, characters and an absorbing plot’ Tabby‘This will definitely pull at your heartstrings…Loved it’ Beverley‘I’m so glad this is the beginning of a series and I can't wait to read the rest! Wonderfully written’ Grace‘If you like historical novels this is a book for you’ Bookoholic Cafe‘A gorgeous start to a new historical series that captivated, charmed and inspired me’ Adele‘A great and powerful read about love, relationships, and the trials and tribulations in between…a true thrill’ Donna‘Watch this author–this is a series you'll want to stick with’ Micah

Behind every family there’s a strong woman holding them togetherAs the wife of esteemed businessman, Jesse Boot, Florence’s position in society is much changed from her quiet life as a shopkeeper’s assistant. Now a lady of means, Florence is expected to act in a way society demands.And whilst Florence is more than happy to be a dutiful wife and a doting mother, as the Boots empire continues to grow, there is so much more to her than simply being Mama or dearest. Helping the staff and customers who rely on her and the business gives Florence an added purpose. Can she show society that a woman can have it all…?

Behind every family there’s a strong woman holding them togetherAs the wife of esteemed businessman, Jesse Boot, Florence’s position in society is much changed from her quiet life as a shopkeeper’s assistant. Now a lady of means, Florence is expected to act in a way society demands.And whilst Florence is more than happy to be a dutiful wife and a doting mother, as the Boots empire continues to grow, there is so much more to her than simply being Mama or dearest. Helping the staff and customers who rely on her and the business gives Florence an added purpose. Can she show society that a woman can have it all…?

‘A beautiful, heartbreaking novel of war and loss and the resilience of the human spirit’ Rosemary, Netgalley ReaderThe USA Today bestseller!Young nurse, Gemma, is struggling with the traumas she has witnessed through her job. Needing to escape from it all, Gemma agrees to help renovate a rundown farmhouse in Doullens, France, a town near the Somme. There, in a boarded-up cupboard, wrapped in old newspapers, is a tin that reveals the secret letters and heartache of Alice Le Breton, a young volunteer nurse who worked in a casualty clearing station near the front line.Set in the present day and during the horrifying years of the war, both women discover deep down the strength and courage to carry on in even the most difficult of times. Through Alice’s words and her unfailing love for her sweetheart at the front, Gemma learns to truly live again.This epic historical novel will take your breath away.Readers are falling in love with The Poppy Field:‘Both heartbreaking and full of hope and happiness’ Pam, Goodreads‘Exceptional’ Cassie’s Books‘A beautifully written, highly enjoyable read’ Nicki’s Book Blog‘One to watch’ Good Housekeeping

Now with a brand new epilogue! Please update your eBook to get the new version and find out what happens after the war… A moving historical novel inspired by the German occupation of the Channel Islands during WW2. This is a story of courage, resilience and everyday acts of defiance from ordinary people forced to live in an extraordinary time. The USA Today bestseller! June 1940 While her little sister Rosie is sent to the UK to keep her safe from the invading German army, Estelle Le Maistre is left behind on Jersey to help her grandmother run the family farm. When the Germans occupy the island, everything changes and Estelle and the islanders must face the reality of life under Nazi rule.Interspersed with diary entries from Rosie back on the mainland, the novel is also inspired by real life stories from the author’s own family who were both on the island during the occupation and in London during the Blitz and is a true testament to the courage and bravery of the islanders.Readers are loving An Island at War: ‘I fell head over heels in love with this book…It brings to light strong female characters, who have bravery and courage to stand up for themselves and for what is right’ Jenny‘I loved getting to know the characters and truly experiencing their rather unique predicament…a fascinating read to those who enjoy WWII fiction’ Denise‘Absorbing and full of emotion, compassion and wisdom’ Joan‘Very well written and a great curl up with a cuppa and get lost in the story kind of book’ Gill‘Will pull at your heartstrings…beautifully written’ Louise‘The story was much more meaningful knowing it was written by someone that was from the island…I enjoyed reading about the beautiful island and the community that stuck together to help each other’ Shirley‘It ticked the boxes of love, family, strength, and character and I would recommend it for others looking for an engaging historical fiction read’ Stacey

A moving historical novel inspired by the German occupation of the Channel Islands during WW2. This is a story of courage, resilience and everyday acts of defiance from ordinary people forced to live in an extraordinary time. The USA Today bestseller! June 1940 While her little sister Rosie is sent to the UK to keep her safe from the invading German army, Estelle Le Maistre is left behind on Jersey to help her grandmother run the family farm. When the Germans occupy the island, everything changes and Estelle and the islanders must face the reality of life under Nazi rule.Interspersed with diary entries from Rosie back on the mainland, the novel is also inspired by real life stories from the author’s own family who were both on the island during the occupation and in London during the Blitz and is a true testament to the courage and bravery of the islanders.Readers are loving An Island at War: ‘A ‘mesmerizing’ story of a island captured by the Nazi's in World War II’ Debbie‘I fell head over heels in love with this book…It brings to light strong female characters, who have bravery and courage to stand up for themselves and for what is right’ Jenny‘I loved getting to know the characters and truly experiencing their rather unique predicament…a fascinating read to those who enjoy WWII fiction’ Denise‘Absorbing and full of emotion, compassion and wisdom’ Joan‘Very well written and a great curl up with a cuppa and get lost in the story kind of book’ Gill‘Will pull at your heartstrings…beautifully written’ Louise‘The story was much more meaningful knowing it was written by someone that was from the island…I enjoyed reading about the beautiful island and the community that stuck together to help each other’ Shirley‘It ticked the boxes of love, family, strength, and character and I would recommend it for others looking for an engaging historical fiction read’ Stacey‘An emotional story of how life changed for the residents of Jersey during the German occupation’ Ethel

A moving historical novel inspired by the German occupation of the Channel Islands during WW2. This is a story of courage, resilience and everyday acts of defiance from ordinary people forced to live in an extraordinary time.The USA Today bestseller!June 1940While her little sister Rosie is sent to the UK to keep her safe from the invading German army, Estelle Le Maistre is left behind on Jersey to help her grandmother run the family farm. When the Germans occupy the island, everything changes and Estelle and the islanders must face the reality of life under Nazi rule.Interspersed with diary entries from Rosie back on the mainland, the novel is also inspired by real life stories from the author’s own family who were both on the island during the occupation and in London during the Blitz and is a true testament to the courage and bravery of the islanders.Readers are loving An Island at War: ‘A ‘mesmerizing’ story of a island captured by the Nazi''s in World War II’ Debbie‘I fell head over heels in love with this book…It brings to light strong female characters, who have bravery and courage to stand up for themselves and for what is right’ Jenny‘I loved getting to know the characters and truly experiencing their rather unique predicament…a fascinating read to those who enjoy WWII fiction’ Denise‘Absorbing and full of emotion, compassion and wisdom’ Joan‘Very well written and a great curl up with a cuppa and get lost in the story kind of book’ Gill‘Will pull at your heartstrings…beautifully written’ Louise‘The story was much more meaningful knowing it was written by someone that was from the island…I enjoyed reading about the beautiful island and the community that stuck together to help each other’ Shirley‘It ticked the boxes of love, family, strength, and character and I would recommend it for others looking for an engaging historical fiction read’ Stacey‘An emotional story of how life changed for the residents of Jersey during the German occupation’ Ethel

The world is at war and her country needs herWhen Florence’s son, John, announces that he has enlisted, she is horrified but determined to hold her family together during the oncoming hardships they are to face.Men are returning to England wounded, with many more not returning at all, families are struggling, and Florence's ‘Dear Girls’ are risking their lives in new and dangerous jobs. Florence might be older now, but she has no intention of sitting back on her laurels while others fight for King and Country. She knows what needs to be done…

A moving historical novel inspired by the German occupation of the Channel Islands during WW2. This is a story of courage, resilience and everyday acts of defiance from ordinary people forced to live in an extraordinary time.The USA Today bestseller!June 1940While her little sister Rosie is sent to the UK to keep her safe from the invading German army, Estelle Le Maistre is left behind on Jersey to help her grandmother run the family farm. When the Germans occupy the island, everything changes and Estelle and the islanders must face the reality of life under Nazi rule.Interspersed with diary entries from Rosie back on the mainland, the novel is also inspired by real life stories from the author’s own family who were both on the island during the occupation and in London during the Blitz and is a true testament to the courage and bravery of the islanders.Readers are loving An Island at War: ‘A ‘mesmerizing’ story of a island captured by the Nazi's in World War II’ Debbie‘I fell head over heels in love with this book…It brings to light strong female characters, who have bravery and courage to stand up for themselves and for what is right’ Jenny‘I loved getting to know the characters and truly experiencing their rather unique predicament…a fascinating read to those who enjoy WWII fiction’ Denise‘Absorbing and full of emotion, compassion and wisdom’ Joan‘Very well written and a great curl up with a cuppa and get lost in the story kind of book’ Gill‘Will pull at your heartstrings…beautifully written’ Louise‘The story was much more meaningful knowing it was written by someone that was from the island…I enjoyed reading about the beautiful island and the community that stuck together to help each other’ Shirley‘It ticked the boxes of love, family, strength, and character and I would recommend it for others looking for an engaging historical fiction read’ Stacey‘An emotional story of how life changed for the residents of Jersey during the German occupation’ Ethel

Two womenTwo warsA 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 favorite 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

Two womenTwo warsA 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 favorite 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

‘A rich and gripping war story that hooked me from the first page…I was effortlessly swept into the drama’ USA Today bestseller Andie NewtonDivided 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’ ★★★★★

‘A rich and gripping war story that hooked me from the first page…I was effortlessly swept into the drama’ USA Today bestseller Andie NewtonDivided 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’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Two womenTwo warsA secret that threatens to tear them apart 1916At 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.1940Another 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 favorite 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

‘A rich and gripping war story that hooked me from the first page…I was effortlessly swept into the drama’ USA Today bestseller Andie NewtonDivided 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’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

When everything is at stake, how far would you go to save your neighbour?When German forces invade the Channel Islands and the citizens of Jersey are cut off from the rest of the UK, the islands’ residents bond together to resist the enemy.East London native Helen Bowman was never meant to be here, but when she found herself alone and pregnant her beloved aunt’s home in Jersey was the only place she could go. But now, as the enemy start rounding up anyone not born on the island to be sent to a camp on the continent, Helen is forced to rely on the kindness of strangers, like her new friend Peggy Hamel, to keep herself and her son hidden.But as the Nazis’ net closes in, it’s soon more than just detection that is at stake for Helen and Peggy – it’s their very lives…Readers adore Deborah Carr:'Wonderful characters make a story and this one is full of them’ ★★★★★'Carr has delivered another outstanding read. Her attention to detail is just brilliant, how she brings her characters to life’ ★★★★★'The authors words took me to a place I have never been to experience more than I could have ever imagined. She made the story feel real’ ★★★★★'So many heart stopping moments! … What an amazing story of bravery, the love of family and friends who risked their own lives’ ★★★★★'Imagine being whisked away to WWII, right smack in the middle of the Channel Islands. You're living the drama, the fear, and the incredible bravery of the people’ ★★★★★‘A story that will stay with me long after I've turned the final page’ ★★★★★‘A story of neighbors determined not just to survive but to do so with their humanity intact … If you love character-driven stories, you will love this one’ ★★★★★‘My heart broke for the characters in this universe’ ★★★★★‘Beautifully captures the resilience and courage of the islands’ residents’ ★★★★★

When everything is at stake, how far would you go to save your neighbour?When German forces invade the Channel Islands and the citizens of Jersey are cut off from the rest of the UK, the islands’ residents bond together to resist the enemy.East London native Helen Bowman was never meant to be here, but when she found herself alone and pregnant her beloved aunt’s home in Jersey was the only place she could go. But now, as the enemy start rounding up anyone not born on the island to be sent to a camp on the continent, Helen is forced to rely on the kindness of strangers, like her new friend Peggy Hamel, to keep herself and her son hidden.But as the Nazis’ net closes in, it’s soon more than just detection that is at stake for Helen and Peggy – it’s their very lives…Readers adore Deborah Carr:'Wonderful characters make a story and this one is full of them’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Carr has delivered another outstanding read. Her attention to detail is just brilliant, how she brings her characters to life’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'The authors words took me to a place I have never been to experience more than I could have ever imagined. She made the story feel real’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'So many heart stopping moments! … What an amazing story of bravery, the love of family and friends who risked their own lives’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Imagine being whisked away to WWII, right smack in the middle of the Channel Islands. You're living the drama, the fear, and the incredible bravery of the people’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘A story that will stay with me long after I've turned the final page’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘A story of neighbors determined not just to survive but to do so with their humanity intact … If you love character-driven stories, you will love this one’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘My heart broke for the characters in this universe’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Beautifully captures the resilience and courage of the islands’ residents’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

A storm is brewing… Living in Jersey during the Nazi occupation, Briar Le Gros and her mother, Diana, are hiding a dangerous secret. Witchery runs in their blood.One night, as the coven gather, a storm crashes down and, late for curfew, Briar must shelter in the ruins of an old prison. With a flash of lightning she’s brought face to face with Xavier Giroye, a surprising stranger … from 1643.Briar and Diana must send Xavier back to his own time but when the spell goes wrong, Briar is transported to the past with him. Together, they go from Nazi suspicion to evading the notorious witchfinder! The clock is ticking to reset the balance and get Briar back to the present. But the choice is bittersweet; returning home means leaving Xavier, the one person she’ll ever love…Readers are LOVING The Witching Hour!'This story had a little bit of something for everyone: magic, witches, time travel, suspense, romance, & friendship. ' ★★★★★'I was hooked from the first page until the last … It’s a perfect book to snuggle up and lose yourself in on a chilly autumn afternoon.' ★★★★★'The Witching Hour is the most enjoyable book I have read all year. ' ★★★★★'The story took off like a rocket in the prologue and kept my heart racing until the final page. The Witching Hour is spectacular, and I hope there's more to come.' ★★★★★'This story was touching, heartbreaking, and at time exhilarating' ★★★★★'What a read! I was gripped from the very first chapter.' ★★★★★'I just loved this book so much!' ★★★★★'A bittersweet sweet tale of love, betrayal and fear set across a dual timeline … it most certainly kept my attention to the very last page.' ★★★★★

A storm is brewing… Living in Jersey during the Nazi occupation, Briar Le Gros and her mother, Diana, are hiding a dangerous secret. Witchery runs in their blood.One night, as the coven gather, a storm crashes down and, late for curfew, Briar must shelter in the ruins of an old prison. With a flash of lightning she’s brought face to face with Xavier Giroye, a surprising stranger … from 1643.Briar and Diana must send Xavier back to his own time but when the spell goes wrong, Briar is transported to the past with him. Together, they go from Nazi suspicion to evading the notorious witchfinder! The clock is ticking to reset the balance and get Briar back to the present. But the choice is bittersweet; returning home means leaving Xavier, the one person she’ll ever love…Readers are LOVING The Witching Hour!'This story had a little bit of something for everyone: magic, witches, time travel, suspense, romance, & friendship. ' ★★★★★'I was hooked from the first page until the last … It’s a perfect book to snuggle up and lose yourself in on a chilly autumn afternoon.' ★★★★★'The Witching Hour is the most enjoyable book I have read all year. ' ★★★★★'The story took off like a rocket in the prologue and kept my heart racing until the final page. The Witching Hour is spectacular, and I hope there's more to come.' ★★★★★'This story was touching, heartbreaking, and at time exhilarating' ★★★★★'What a read! I was gripped from the very first chapter.' ★★★★★'I just loved this book so much!' ★★★★★'A bittersweet sweet tale of love, betrayal and fear set across a dual timeline … it most certainly kept my attention to the very last page.' ★★★★★

‘A rich and gripping war story that hooked me from the first page…I was effortlessly swept into the drama’ USA Today bestseller Andie NewtonDivided 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’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

When everything is at stake, how far would you go to save your neighbour?When German forces invade the Channel Islands and the citizens of Jersey are cut off from the rest of the UK, the islands’ residents bond together to resist the enemy.East London native Helen Bowman was never meant to be here, but when she found herself alone and pregnant her beloved aunt’s home in Jersey was the only place she could go. But now, as the enemy start rounding up anyone not born on the island to be sent to a camp on the continent, Helen is forced to rely on the kindness of strangers, like her new friend Peggy Hamel, to keep herself and her son hidden.But as the Nazis’ net closes in, it’s soon more than just detection that is at stake for Helen and Peggy – it’s their very lives…Readers adore Deborah Carr:''Wonderful characters make a story and this one is full of them’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''Carr has delivered another outstanding read. Her attention to detail is just brilliant, how she brings her characters to life’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''The authors words took me to a place I have never been to experience more than I could have ever imagined. She made the story feel real’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''So many heart stopping moments! … What an amazing story of bravery, the love of family and friends who risked their own lives’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''Imagine being whisked away to WWII, right smack in the middle of the Channel Islands. You''re living the drama, the fear, and the incredible bravery of the people’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘A story that will stay with me long after I''ve turned the final page’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘A story of neighbors determined not just to survive but to do so with their humanity intact … If you love character-driven stories, you will love this one’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘My heart broke for the characters in this universe’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Beautifully captures the resilience and courage of the islands’ residents’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

When everything is at stake, how far would you go to save your neighbour?When German forces invade the Channel Islands and the citizens of Jersey are cut off from the rest of the UK, the islands’ residents bond together to resist the enemy.East London native Helen Bowman was never meant to be here, but when she found herself alone and pregnant her beloved aunt’s home in Jersey was the only place she could go. But now, as the enemy start rounding up anyone not born on the island to be sent to a camp on the continent, Helen is forced to rely on the kindness of strangers, like her new friend Peggy Hamel, to keep herself and her son hidden.But as the Nazis’ net closes in, it’s soon more than just detection that is at stake for Helen and Peggy – it’s their very lives…Readers adore Deborah Carr:''Wonderful characters make a story and this one is full of them’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''Carr has delivered another outstanding read. Her attention to detail is just brilliant, how she brings her characters to life’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''The authors words took me to a place I have never been to experience more than I could have ever imagined. She made the story feel real’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''So many heart stopping moments! … What an amazing story of bravery, the love of family and friends who risked their own lives’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''Imagine being whisked away to WWII, right smack in the middle of the Channel Islands. You''re living the drama, the fear, and the incredible bravery of the people’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘A story that will stay with me long after I''ve turned the final page’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘A story of neighbors determined not just to survive but to do so with their humanity intact … If you love character-driven stories, you will love this one’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘My heart broke for the characters in this universe’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Beautifully captures the resilience and courage of the islands’ residents’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

A storm is brewing...Living in Jersey during the Nazi occupation, Briar Le Gros and her mother, Diana, are hiding a dangerous secret. Witchery runs in their blood.One night, as the coven gather, a storm crashes down and, late for curfew, Briar must shelter in the ruins of an old prison. With a flash of lightning she's brought face to face with Xavier Giroye, a surprising stranger ... from 1643.Briar and Diana must send Xavier back to his own time but when the spell goes wrong, Briar is transported to the past with him. Together, they go from Nazi suspicion to evading the notorious witchfinder! The clock is ticking to reset the balance and get Briar back to the present. But the choice is bittersweet; returning home means leaving Xavier, the one person she'll ever love...Readers are LOVING The Witching Hour!'This story had a little bit of something for everyone: magic, witches, time travel, suspense, romance, & friendship. ' ?????'I was hooked from the first page until the last It s a perfect book to snuggle up and lose yourself in on a chilly autumn afternoon.' ?????'The Witching Hour is the most enjoyable book I have read all year. ' ?????'The story took off like a rocket in the prologue and kept my heart racing until the final page. The Witching Hour is spectacular, and I hope there's more to come.' ?????'This story was touching, heartbreaking, and at time exhilarating' ?????'What a read! I was gripped from the very first chapter.' ?????'I just loved this book so much!' ?????'A bittersweet sweet tale of love, betrayal and fear set across a dual timeline it most certainly kept my attention to the very last page.' ?????

A storm is brewing...Living in Jersey during the Nazi occupation, Briar Le Gros and her mother, Diana, are hiding a dangerous secret. Witchery runs in their blood.One night, as the coven gather, a storm crashes down and, late for curfew, Briar must shelter in the ruins of an old prison. With a flash of lightning she's brought face to face with Xavier Giroye, a surprising stranger ... from 1643.Briar and Diana must send Xavier back to his own time but when the spell goes wrong, Briar is transported to the past with him. Together, they go from Nazi suspicion to evading the notorious witchfinder! The clock is ticking to reset the balance and get Briar back to the present. But the choice is bittersweet; returning home means leaving Xavier, the one person she'll ever love...Readers are LOVING The Witching Hour!'This story had a little bit of something for everyone: magic, witches, time travel, suspense, romance, & friendship. ' ?????'I was hooked from the first page until the last It s a perfect book to snuggle up and lose yourself in on a chilly autumn afternoon.' ?????'The Witching Hour is the most enjoyable book I have read all year. ' ?????'The story took off like a rocket in the prologue and kept my heart racing until the final page. The Witching Hour is spectacular, and I hope there's more to come.' ?????'This story was touching, heartbreaking, and at time exhilarating' ?????'What a read! I was gripped from the very first chapter.' ?????'I just loved this book so much!' ?????'A bittersweet sweet tale of love, betrayal and fear set across a dual timeline it most certainly kept my attention to the very last page.' ?????

Dancing with the devil's son 1640 Jersey Rue Underwood has long understood that her magic could kill her. In an age where witches are reviled and hunted gleefully by men like Elias le Cerf, the notorious Witchfinder, it’s crucial that she remain hidden. But when whispers reach Elias’s ears of Rue’s abilities, he sends his new apprentice – his son, Theo – to find Rue and bring her in.But after one chance moonlit meeting, everything changes.In a world where witches burn, loving the enemy is the most dangerous magic of all…Readers are LOVING Witchbane…'Fun and captivating… I didn't want to put it down' ★★★★★'Full of tension and will they, won't they' ★★★★★'Captured me straight away!' ★★★★★'Will have you spellbound from the first page' ★★★★★'Immersive… Rich in atmosphere and emotional depth… Compelling suspense… Captivating' ★★★★★'Kept me invested from beginning to end' ★★★★★'Drew me in from the first page' ★★★★★