The Poppy Girls
$35.57
- Paperback
368 pages
- Release Date
22 November 2025
Summary
The Poppy Girls: A Wartime Saga of Unity and Resilience
Richmond, Surrey, 1940. As the Battle of Britain roars in the skies, a different kind of battle unfolds at the Poppy Factory. Here, WWI veterans meticulously craft remembrance wreaths while secretly contributing to the war effort.
On the Poppy Estate, their daughters stand on the cusp of adulthood. Carrie, driven by academic ambition, seeks refuge in her studies, determined to avoid the conflict. Sarah, the proud daught…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781405958707 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1405958707 |
| Author: | Kirsty Dougal |
| Publisher: | Penguin Books Ltd |
| Imprint: | Penguin Books Ltd |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 368 |
| Release Date: | 22 November 2025 |
| Weight: | 500g |
| Dimensions: | 198mm x 129mm x 35mm |
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Praise for Kirsty Dougal * : This superbly plotted saga has all the ingredients of a heartwarming and engrossing read – Maisie Thomas, author of Christmas with the Railway GirlsI was hooked from the start. The meticulous period detail and true-to-life characters had me immersed in the action, and I didn’t want the story to end. A joy to read – Vicki BeebyA wonderful wartime family saga not to be put down – Reader Review ****
About The Author
Kirsty Dougal
Kirsty Dougal has a background in advertising and now runs her own consultancy. Over the past 25 years, she has interviewed the Great British public on everything from Rolos to razors. Kirsty also writes WW1 sagas as Poppy Cooper; The Post Office Girls and A Post Office Christmas, and contemporary fiction as Kirsten Hesketh. Married with a son and daughter and two exceptionally fluffy moggies, Kirsty is also a keen amateur archaeologist and loves to spend her weekends on a local Roman dig. She loves walking and is a staunch supporter of Wycombe Wanderers - especially when they are winning! Kirsty lives in Oxfordshire.
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