Listen free for 30 days
Listen with offer
-
Among the Poppies
- Narrated by: Gwyn Olson
- Length: 8 hrs and 59 mins
Failed to add items
Add to basket failed.
Add to wishlist failed.
Remove from wishlist failed.
Adding to library failed
Follow podcast failed
Unfollow podcast failed
99p for the first 3 months
Among the Poppies
Buy Now for £17.99
No valid payment method on file.
We are sorry. We are not allowed to sell this product with the selected payment method
Listeners also enjoyed...
Summary
The ideal lady wears lace, speaks quietly, and never - under any circumstances - fixes an automobile. But Gwyn Ruthers has never cared two snaps about being the ideal lady. With the war to end all wars exploding across the English Channel, she leaves behind her restrictive life as a chauffer's daughter to serve in an all-female ambulance unit in France. She's not about to let her social status or gender prevent her from serving her country. Not even a handsome captain can distract her from her mission. Most of the time.
Captain William Crawford wouldn't wish the ravages of war on any man, much less the captivating woman who insists on driving into battle instead of staying safely at home. He can't deny that the troops need more medical help but not when it puts innocent women in danger. How can he lead his men against the Jerries while worrying about Gwyn's safety?
Bound together by circumstances, Gwyn and William can't stop the love growing between them. Can their relationship survive, or will it become another casualty of war?
More from the same
What listeners say about Among the Poppies
Average customer ratingsReviews - Please select the tabs below to change the source of reviews.
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars
-
Story5 out of 5 stars
- shirley pickin
- 27-10-22
Brilliant
Enjoyed this book very much with things that happened as a result of WW1
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!
-
Overall3 out of 5 stars
-
Performance2 out of 5 stars
-
Story4 out of 5 stars
- MISS K BATES
- 03-11-22
lovely story
lovely story but lost something with the narration unfortunately. The dialogue from William in particular. This book would probably have been much better read rather than on audible.
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!
2 people found this helpful
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars
-
Performance1 out of 5 stars
-
Story4 out of 5 stars
- FIONA T.
- 22-06-22
Rather monotone delivery
Sadly this was spoilt for me by the reader. Rather lacking in expression. Great story though!
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!
-
Overall3 out of 5 stars
-
Performance1 out of 5 stars
-
Story2 out of 5 stars
- Claire bear
- 22-04-23
Nice story spoilt by the reader
It was/ struggle to persevere with this as the reading is so spectacularly flat and clipped. I’ve had many more in-depth less pithy wartime stories than this , not their finest hour I’m Afraid
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!
2 people found this helpful
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars
-
Story5 out of 5 stars
- a buckley
- 13-07-22
enjoyable
a very good book to listen to i recommend it I enjoy books about the war this one was refreshing listening about the women who put there lives on the front line
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!
-
Overall3 out of 5 stars
-
Performance1 out of 5 stars
-
Story5 out of 5 stars
- Macz
- 23-11-22
Story Ruined
This is a really good story but totally destroyed by the very bad narrator. Am struggling to get to the end. Won't be listening to any by her again.
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!
2 people found this helpful
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars
-
Story5 out of 5 stars
- Skippy
- 28-08-22
Great story
I found this story gripping and kept me listening. A real insight to the hardship of war. The narration was excellent with all the different accents Gwyn Olson performed. I’d highly recommend this book.
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!
-
Overall3 out of 5 stars
-
Performance1 out of 5 stars
-
Story4 out of 5 stars
- Amazon Customer
- 03-03-24
Another decent book ruined by the narrator
Enjoyed the story but it was ruined by the strange style of the narrator. Another name to avoid when selecting what to listen to.
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars
-
Performance4 out of 5 stars
-
Story5 out of 5 stars
- Amazon Customer
- 23-02-23
Enjoyed
I thought it was ok. I listen while I’m gardening or walking to work. So just want easy lusterning
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars
-
Story5 out of 5 stars
- Chris Terblanche
- 22-12-22
Absolutely Stunning!
A great story about realising what you really want in life and what you would do to get it.
Gwen is a passionate & strong willed woman wanting to make a difference in the war, even when all the odds are against her. She experiences the horrors first hand but it only inspires her to work harder, even when staring into the barrel of a German rifle.
This book is an absolute treasure. It describes WW1 and what went on behind the scenes at the field hospitals and in the ambulances, all while narrating one of my favorite love stories yet.
I never thought of the ambulances and hospitals that dealt with the repercussions of the intense fighting we hear so much about. This book gave me that new perspective
The characters are so deep and real, with relatable views and emotions.
The setting is harsh yet beautiful in its brokenness.
The narration was good, but she could work on her deeper male voices, and adding a bit more emotion in them.
I loved the humor snuck in here and there, as well as the poppies that represented finding the good in the unimaginable bad.
Thank you so much J'nell Ciesielski(will be devouring all your others), Gwyn Olson & Audible for this treasure.
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!