Softly Grow the Poppies by Audrey Howard
Set against the background of World War I, and two stately homes that became hospitals for the wounded, Audrey Howard's novel is an epic saga of love and war.
A joy to read. . . This saga is, like all of Audrey Howard's books, compelling and memorable. * Historical Novels Review *
Her thousands of fans recognise the artistry of a true storyteller. * Lancashire Life *
Among the dross that constitutes the Liverpool saga market for women, Howard's enjoyable 19th-century historical romance of crossed love shines out. * Daily Mail *
Poignant and well plotted, this is the book to curl up with to shut out troubles. * Woman's Realm *
Her thousands of fans recognise the artistry of a true storyteller. * Lancashire Life *
Among the dross that constitutes the Liverpool saga market for women, Howard's enjoyable 19th-century historical romance of crossed love shines out. * Daily Mail *
Poignant and well plotted, this is the book to curl up with to shut out troubles. * Woman's Realm *
Audrey Howard was born in Liverpool in 1929. Before she began to write she had a variety of jobs, among them hairdresser, model, shop assistant, cleaner and civil servant. In 1981, while living in Australia, she wrote the first of her bestselling novels. She lives in St Anne`s on Sea, her childhood home.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781444755978 |
| ISBN 10 | 1444755978 |
| Title | Softly Grow the Poppies |
| Author | Audrey Howard |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Hodder & Stoughton |
| Year published | 2012-11-08 |
| Number of pages | 400 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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