Neighbors at War, Deborah Carr
Neighbors at War, Deborah Carr
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Neighbors at War

Author: Deborah Carr

Narrator: Kirsty Besterman

Unabridged: 9 hr 56 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 05/31/2024


Synopsis

When everything is at stake, how far would you go to save your neighbor? Readers adore Deborah Carr: When German forces invade the Channel Islands and the citizens of Jersey are cut off from the rest of the UK, the islands’ residents bond together to resist the enemy. East London native Helen Bowman was never meant to be here, but when she found herself alone and pregnant her beloved aunt’s home in Jersey was the only place she could go. But now, as the enemy start rounding up anyone not born on the island to be sent to a camp on the continent, Helen is forced to rely on the kindness of strangers, like her new friend Peggy Hamel, to keep herself and her son hidden. But as the Nazis’ net closes in, it’s soon more than just detection that is at stake for Helen and Peggy – it’s their very lives… ' make a story and this one is full of them’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Carr has delivered another read. Her attention to detail is just brilliant, how she brings her characters to life’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'The authors words to experience more than I could have ever imagined. She made the story feel real’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'So ! … What an amazing story of bravery, the love of family and friends who risked their own lives’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Imagine being whisked away to WWII, right smack in the middle of the Channel Islands. You're living the drama, the fear, and the ’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘ long after I've turned the final page’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A story of neighbors determined not just to survive but to do so with their humanity intact … If you love character-driven stories, one’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘ in this universe’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Beautifully captures the of the islands’ residents’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

About Deborah Carr

Deborah Carr is the USA Today bestselling author of The Poppy Field and the Mrs Boots series. She is one third of The Blonde Plotters and cofounder of multi-award-winning tech start-up MyVLF.com-the first global virtual literary festival venue platform developed to connect readers and authors. Deborah lives on the island of Jersey in the Channel Islands with her husband and three rescue dogs.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Jenny on July 02, 2024

Imagine being whisked away to World War II, right smack in the middle of the Channel Islands. You're living the drama, the fear, and the incredible bravery of the people there. That's exactly what book "Neighbours at War" does—it's like stepping into a time machine and landing in the thick of it all......more

Goodreads review by Karren on May 20, 2024

A heartbroken and pregnant Helen Bowman flees to Jersey to stay with her Aunt Sylvia. Helen has a baby boy Bobby, when he’s around six months old, the German forces invade the Channel Islands and Jersey is cut off from the English mainland. Helen and her Aunt are friendly with their neighbours Ida H......more

Goodreads review by Literary on March 19, 2024

A gripping histfic story about WWII in the Channel Islands, taken over by the Germans, putting pregnant Helen Bowman and the friend who hides her, Peggy Hamel, at grave risk. Fans of compelling war novels won't want to miss this!......more

Goodreads review by Bev on August 21, 2024

A fascinating look at what life in hiding during WW2 was like on the Isle of Jersey Whenever I see a book that has been written about the war in the Channel Islands I am drawn to read it. My husband and I had the privilege of visiting both Guernsey and Jersey nine years ago and explored the various m......more

Goodreads review by val on September 05, 2024

This is a WWII Historical Fiction novel. 19 year old Helen Bowman leaves her home in East London after finding out that she is pregnant. Fearful and heartbroken, she takes off to her aunt's home in Jersey, not knowing what is about to happen. They are cut off from the rest of the UK, family and frie......more


Quotes

Readers love Deborah Carr: ‘A ‘mesmerizing’ story of a island captured by the Nazi's in World War II’ Debbie ‘I fell head over heels in love with this book…It brings to light strong female characters, who have bravery and courage to stand up for themselves and for what is right’ Jenny ‘I loved getting to know the characters and truly experiencing their rather unique predicament…a fascinating read to those who enjoy WWII fiction’ Denise ‘Absorbing and full of emotion, compassion and wisdom’ Joan ‘Very well written and a great curl up with a cuppa and get lost in the story kind of book’ Gill ‘Will pull at your heartstrings…beautifully written’ Louise ‘The story was much more meaningful knowing it was written by someone that was from the island…I enjoyed reading about the beautiful island and the community that stuck together to help each other’ Shirley ‘It ticked the boxes of love, family, strength, and character and I would recommend it for others looking for an engaging historical fiction read’ Stacey ‘An emotional story of how life changed for the residents of Jersey during the German occupation’ Ethel