The Beekeepers War

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Two women
Two wars
A 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 Prus 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 mothers life finally be resolved

Readers LOVE The Beekeepers War:

Its almost impossible to convey how much I enjoyed this bookbeautifully written Bev

I am writing this review in hopes that others will find the story as touching and wonderful as I didI 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 itan endearing story of life back in the war years Sue

Realistic charactersthe 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 readIts 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

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Readers love Deborah Carr:

A book that drew me inI 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 heartstringsLoved it Beverley

Im 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 betweena true thrill Donna

Watch this authorthis is a series you'll want to stick with Micah

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 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. 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.