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Penguin Random House South Africa

Categories: Fiction, General & Literary Fiction, International Fiction, Adult, New Releases
ISBN: 9781405958707
Published: December 2025
Imprint: Penguin
Page Extent: 400
Format: Paperback
RRP 250.00

The Poppy Girls

Kirsty Dougal

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Three women. One factory. A war that will test them all.


A moving new saga from the author of A Christmas Miracle on Sanctuary Lane!

'A real page-turner that will draw readers in from the first page' Maisie Thomas


'A heartfelt, compelling tale of courage and community' Woman's Weekly
'A remarkable page-turner of friendship, community and pulling together in tough times. It's almost as though you're at the Poppy Factory!' Claire Dyer


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Richmond, Surrey, 1940.


Overhead, the Battle of Britain rages. Below, at the Poppy Factory, disabled WWI veterans assemble remembrance wreaths while working on a secret wartime project.
Meanwhile, on the estate where the men...

About the Author

Kirsty Dougal

Kirsty Dougal

Kirsty Dougal has a background in advertising and now runs her own consultancy. Over the past 25 years, she has interviewed the Great British public on everything from Rolos to razors. Kirsty also writes WW1 sagas as Poppy Cooper; The Post Office Girls and A Post Office Christmas, and contemporary fiction as Kirsten Hesketh. Married with a son and daughter and two exceptionally fluffy moggies, Kirsty is also a keen amateur archaeologist and loves to spend her weekends on a local Roman dig. She loves walking and is a staunch supporter of Wycombe Wanderers - especially when they are winning! Kirsty lives in Oxfordshire. You can find Kirsty on Twitter: @kirsten_hesketh

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