The Flowers of the Field
- 746 pages
- 27 hours of reading
The superb, bestselling novel of one family, and the devastating changes brought by the First World War.
Flowers Series
This sweeping saga chronicles the lives of one family through the tumultuous early 20th century. Its members grapple with profound societal shifts and personal dramas that reshape their world. The narrative explores the resilience of the human spirit against adversity and the complexities of familial bonds. It's a poignant tale of love, loss, and the search for meaning amidst challenging times.
Recommended Reading Order
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Flower That's Free
- 816 pages
- 29 hours of reading
Sequel to the international bestseller, THE FLOWERS OF THE FIELD, this is an epic novel set amid the turbulence of the Second World War. 'This is the second in the trilogy and, like the first, I cannot put it down. Sarah Harrison is such a good writer' Amazon reviewer, 5 stars Kate Kingsley remembers little of her early childhood, other than the devastation of being torn away from everything she knew in France and sent to live as the adopted daughter of Jack and Thea in Kenya. Now 20, she leaves for a new life in London. But this is 1936 - a time of decadence, but also turmoil. Kate finds an unexpected ally in her Aunt Dulcie, whose own life is anything but straightforward. When Kate falls in love she believes she has found a soul mate. But this is just the start of a journey during which Kate confronts personal danger, faces conflicting loyalties, and must make a heart-breaking choice. 'Harrison is a writer with a gift for mixing candour [and] compassion' You magazine
- 3
A powerful and moving tale of family, love and loyalty from the author of the million-copy bestseller THE FLOWERS OF THE FIELD and A FLOWER THAT'S FREE.