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The Poppy Fields of France: A true story of courage, faith and eternal love
First time author Anne Clegg shares the intimate details of her parents coming to know each other during World War ll and how each of them navigated the horrifying and complicated world around them in this biography of their lives.
As the world is torn apart by the devastation of World War II, these two young souls from opposite sides of the Atlantic find hope in each other. They couldn’t have been more different in every aspect of their upbringing. Françoise, a spirited, Catholic, Frenchwoman living under German occupation, dreams of freedom and a brighter future. Clark, a brave, LDS American soldier from a small town in Utah, who serves in the Allied forces has made his way through the war-torn landscape of Europe.
Against the backdrop of one of history's darkest times, The Poppy Fields of France is a heartwarming story of resilience, courage, faith, and the enduring power of love. From the battlefields of France to the quiet moments shared in their letters, this is the journey of two people brought together by fate and tested by the horrors of war. Can they build a future together once the world begins to heal?
As the world is torn apart by the devastation of World War II, these two young souls from opposite sides of the Atlantic find hope in each other. They couldn’t have been more different in every aspect of their upbringing. Françoise, a spirited, Catholic, Frenchwoman living under German occupation, dreams of freedom and a brighter future. Clark, a brave, LDS American soldier from a small town in Utah, who serves in the Allied forces has made his way through the war-torn landscape of Europe.
Against the backdrop of one of history's darkest times, The Poppy Fields of France is a heartwarming story of resilience, courage, faith, and the enduring power of love. From the battlefields of France to the quiet moments shared in their letters, this is the journey of two people brought together by fate and tested by the horrors of war. Can they build a future together once the world begins to heal?
395 pages, Paperback
Published November 23, 2024
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January 18, 2025
Such a great story of two people who were very unlikely to ever meet.
June 12, 2025
Such an interesting story of love and finding the Lord in the details of one's life. Françoise sounds like I lady I would have loved to meet.
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