The Beekeeper’s War

Deborah Carr

Jul 2022 · Sold by HarperCollins UK

About this ebook

Two womenTwo warsA 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 Pru’s 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 mother’s life finally be resolved?

Readers LOVE The Beekeeper’s War:

‘It’s almost impossible to convey how much I enjoyed this book...beautifully written’ Bev

‘I am writing this review in hopes that others will find the story as touching and wonderful as I did...I 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 it...an endearing story of life back in the war years’ Sue

‘Realistic characters...the 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 read...Its 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

Ratings and reviews

The Beekeeper’s War by Deborah Carr a dual time Historical Fiction set in World War I and World War II. An enjoyable story of war, nurses, soldiers, families, survival and love in England. Deborah Carr is 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. I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are mine.

This was lovely, and captivating! It dealt with the horrors of war, yet romance brewing in an unlikely place. The author does an excellent job peaking your interest. Being a Nurse, I enjoyed the narrative from a Nurse's viewpoint, their thoughts, feelings, reactions, were beyond what's expected. Great read! 👍

Miss Carr has a style of story-telling that is straight from the heart without fancy flourishes or words meant to impress but not necessary to hold interest in the storyline. She simply captivates the reader and the reader can not resist. You want a sip of your tea but your finger turns another page ignoring the tea cup and it's aroma so enticing. Your stomach growls - time for a break but your finger turns another page. Your eyes are tearing a bit from the strain of straight reading for a few hours but your finger turns another page. On and On then, suddenly, without warning, the story is complete. And I was not ready. I am hopelessly fascinated with Jack, Brave Pilot of War and Dedicated Beekeeper and I know there is more to know. So now there is tea and cinnamon toast but my finger travels to the booklist Miss Carr has left for those of us who can not resist a sensitive, charming story that lingers in our thoughts drawing out new ideas to ponder. i will be reading and rereading Miss Carr's stories this summer. A new Author to me who will become an old friend, oh the joy!

About the author

USA Today bestseller Deborah Carr lives on the island of Jersey in the Channel Islands with her husband 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 one third of the Blonde Plotters writing group and was Deputy Editor on the online review site, Novelicious.com for seven years.