Book Review:The Poppy Field by Deborah Carr @rararesources

Posted on October 19, 2018 by Dani☆Touch My Spine Book Reviews☆

I’m so sorry that this tour and others was late due to a tragedy I faced. I appreciate this opportunity and all views are my own.

The Poppy Field

This year marks the 100th anniversary of the end of the First World War.

Young nurse, Gemma, is struggling with the traumas she has witnessed through her job in the NHS. 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 woman 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 is a beautifully written epic historical novel that will take your breath away.

My thoughts on this book was it was beautifully written and the timelines wove together perfectly creating a magnificent read! I loved how the author released this novel at the time of the 100th year anniversary of WW1.❤ If you enjoy a fiction novel that has great characters, dialogue and interwoven timelines you will find this as a beautiful and bittersweet delight. The author did great a great job to portray moments that were realistic yet “the norm” during times of war and crisis but throughout this story you see strength and that is enough in itself! A great read that I needed because of the depth and it had the ability to make me feel alive during my own tragedy. ❤❤

Purchase Link – http://mybook.to/ThePoppyField

Author Bio – 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 great-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 for seven years. 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.

Social Media Links –

Website: https://www.deborahcarr.org/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DeborahCarrAuthor/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/DebsCarr

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ofbooksandbeaches/

Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/deborahcarr/

This novel was part of a blog tour and even though I’m late to the game, I wanted to share all the other fantastic bloggers that took part and a big thanks to Rachel @ Rachel’s Random Resources

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22 Comments on “Book Review:The Poppy Field by Deborah Carr @rararesources”

sonofabeach96
October 19, 2018

Tragedy? Everything ok?

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- Dani☆Touch My Spine Book Reviews☆
  October 20, 2018
  
  It will be over time, my friend. I lost a part of me and I will never get to know them and it was just far along and very unexpected medically so it was hard to face. I will be okay after time. You know as a parent it’s just so hard to have certain losses. But after I grieve I will get better. I have hope. ❤
  
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  - sonofabeach96
    October 20, 2018
    
    Sending positive vibes your way, my dear. 😊
    
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    - Dani☆Touch My Spine Book Reviews☆
      October 27, 2018
      
      Thanks so much.❤
      
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      - sonofabeach96
        October 27, 2018
        
        You’re welcome. 😊
        
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ksbeth
October 19, 2018

Hope you are okay

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Deborah Carr
October 19, 2018

Thank you very much for your amazing review, I really appreciate it. I’m sorry to hear you’ve been dealing with a tragedy and hope you’re okay.

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- Dani☆Touch My Spine Book Reviews☆
  October 20, 2018
  
  You’re welcome! I loved it. ❤❤ I will be okay with time just got to go though the grieving process. 😢 but it will also work out. Thanks again for this amazing opportunity. Sorry for my late coming!
  
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raistlin0903
October 19, 2018

I really hope you are okay Dani😢 The word tragedy really makes me worry a lot….If you want to talk, you always know where you can find me😘 I’m glad this book was at least helping you feel alive throughout it. Wonderful post as always. Take care 😘❤️

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- Dani☆Touch My Spine Book Reviews☆
  October 20, 2018
  
  Thanks so much, my friend. ❤❤❤ We are overdue for talking and yeah huge unexpected tragedy. 😢 We will talk hugs but I am trying to keep positive! Talk to you soon on Instagram or email. Lots of love, my friend. ❤❤❤
  
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  - raistlin0903
    October 20, 2018
    
    Hmm…I really don’t like the sound of that 😢
    I hope you are okay. I’m always here for you: take your time and when you are ready to talk about it: let me know😘 For now, take care Dani❤️
    
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    - Dani☆Touch My Spine Book Reviews☆
      October 20, 2018
      
      Thanks so much, my dear friend. Don’t worry about me please, you have enough on your plate. You know your friendship is special to me! I will contact you ASAP. Xoxoxo! ❤
      
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      - raistlin0903
        October 20, 2018
        
        Take your time, as I said no rush. I first want you to get better and do the things that need doing. Please take good care of yourself first: that’s what’s most important right now ❤️
        
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beetleypete
October 19, 2018

Book-wise, this sounds like a good one, and the timing is spot-on too.
Life-wise, not so good. Hope you are bearing up.
As ever, Pete. xx

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Alicia
October 19, 2018

😢 oh no… sweetie, I hope things are better now? If you wanna talk about it, you know I’m available. If not, just know I have you in my thoughts 💕💕 Awesome review as usual 😙😙😙

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Simon
October 20, 2018

Sorry to hear about your tragedy, bit it’s warming to hear that your reading can help a little.

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- Dani☆Touch My Spine Book Reviews☆
  October 20, 2018
  
  Thanks so much, Simon! Books have been my saving grace the last few weeks! ❤
  
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  - Simon
    October 20, 2018
    
    It’s go l great that you have that… Sorry about what’s happened. Take it easy on yourself yeah? ❤️
    
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fragglerocking
October 20, 2018

I want to read this so it’s going to the top of my list. Hope you feel better soon, though it will take a little time I think 😘😘

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readerwitch
November 22, 2018

So, is it just historical fiction or there are any elements of fantasy? Other books on your blog seem to be of a quite different genre.

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- Dani☆Touch My Spine Book Reviews☆
  November 22, 2018
  
  Hey there!😀 This one is historical fiction and I mostly read fantasy, mystery, metaphysical and paranormal but really my tastes varies.I love all literature! I am so behind on reviews though. I have like 30 or 40 books I need to post of reviews not including my divination books that I need to review where I am a Curator @ Tarot & Divination Aminos Blog & Community. Lots that I am behind on but enough of my rambling this is a bit different than my usual read but I read a book a day so have to throw in lots of variety.😄 I’m a through and through book witch.📚📚📚
  
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  - readerwitch
    November 22, 2018
    
    Oh, that’s good to know! Thank you for clarifying this for me. I will be looking out for your new reviews then. I like historical fiction. But no pressure, of course. You said you faced a tragedy. I’m very sorry. I hope your blog will become a safe place to recover.
    
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