Poppy Woods

The story begins in 1863, in Victorian times – one of my favourite periods of history and this book did not disappoint. The characters are likeable and well developed and no one can fail to fall in love with young Poppy Woods and empathise with her during her sad childhood. This is the third book I......more

I enjoyed Poppy Woods. I like stories that delve into the lives of the working people of past eras. So many romances are centered around the rich. It is nice to have stories that give us a look at the loves of ordinary people. However, Poppy was not ordinary. The hardships she endured seemed almost......more

I'm giving five stars for Poppy Woods as I did get engrossed and wanted to see how it finished. It was a lovely story and filled with memorable characters. The only quibble I have is that the narrative would have been enhanced by better formatting. Indents for the paragraphs and dialogue will really......more

Once again, Lilly Adam delivers a gorgeous historical fiction. This is a wonderful story of a lost child, the families we make, and the endless struggles and adventures of life. As usual, Adam’s strengths remain character and dialogue. Her distinction between classes, and the language and manners th......more