Frances Wilson Huard – författare

This early work by Frances Wilson Huard was originally published in 1918 and we are now republishing it as part of our WWI Centenary Series. ''With Those Who Wait'' is a work that paints a picture of what life was like for many in rural France during the First World War. This book is part of the World War One Centenary series; creating, collating and reprinting new and old works of poetry, fiction, autobiography and analysis. The series forms a commemorative tribute to mark the passing of one of the world''s bloodiest wars, offering new perspectives on this tragic yet fascinating period of human history. Each publication also includes brand new introductory essays and a timeline to help the reader place the work in its historical context.

My home in the field of honor presents a reflective account of life overshadowed by the approach of war, capturing the quiet transformation of ordinary routines into moments marked by uncertainty and resolve. Set against the backdrop of a peaceful residence near Paris, the narrative traces how daily comforts gradually yield to vigilance, sacrifice, and heightened national awareness. Social gatherings, seasonal rhythms, and familiar landscapes take on new meaning as tension builds across Europe. The work emphasizes the emotional undercurrents of anticipation, portraying how communities sense conflict before it fully erupts. Attention is given to shifting attitudes, patriotic sentiment, and the subtle reshaping of relationships under external pressure. Rather than focusing solely on battlefield action, the account explores the domestic sphere, revealing how war alters thought, conversation, and expectation long before its direct impact is felt. Through observation and personal reflection, the narrative captures resilience, solidarity, and the moral gravity of living on the threshold of historic change. It offers insight into how private spaces become entwined with national destiny, presenting war not only as an event but as a gradual transformation of home and identity.