Six Poppies
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By Lisa Carter
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PRE-ORDER the sweeping love story of a war veteran and the woman he thought he’d left behind, perfect for fans of Nicholas Sparks and Jojo Moyes.
Afghanistan, 2007. Carl meets Sarah, a nurse, at Camp Bastion and feels an instant connection with her. But when he discovers that she’s the childhood sweetheart of his fellow soldier, Danny, he vows to keep his distance. Little does he know how much she wishes he’d reach out. . .
After many gruelling months, Carl, Sarah and Danny make it home – now living miles apart, no longer in neighbouring tents. Honouring the lives of the friends he lost to war with a tattoo of six poppies, Carl vows never to forget their stories. Many miles away, Sarah tries to forget the man she swore to leave behind.
But Carl and Sarah are thrown back together, it’s clear that both of them are broken – and that the scars of what they went through together run deep. . .
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j.acton@harrytown.stockport.sch.uk
Set against the backdrop of the Yorkshire Moors, the novel illustrates how nature provides solace and healing. Carl's walks through the moors symbolize his search for peace and a means to process his trauma, highlighting the therapeutic potential of the natural world. Carl's journey is deeply entwined with survivor's guilt, compelling him to commemorate his lost friends through tattoos. This act serves as a personal ritual of remembrance, illustrating the profound sense of responsibility and grief carried by those who survive.
A novel that dealt sensitively with the horrors of PTSD and the effects it has on those suffering and their wider families. Woven through the novel were individual stories of loss that were particularly emotive and reminded us of the guilt felt by survivors of conflict. The gentle love story played throughout the novel was tender and beautifully described.A winner for me!
