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Six Poppies

By: Lisa Carter
Narrated by: Laura Aikman, Oscar Conlon Morrey
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Afghanistan, 2007. Carl meets Sarah, a nurse, at Camp Bastion and they feel an instant connection. But she’s the girlfriend of his fellow soldier, Danny, so he pledges to keep his distance.

Finally back in England, Carl vows to never forget those who didn't make it home, honouring each of them with a tattoo of a poppy. While many miles away, Sarah tries to forget the man she swore to leave behind.

But when Carl and Sarah are thrown back together, it’s clear that both of them are broken. But do the scars of what they went through run to deep, or is there a chance they can find happiness again, together . . .

© Lisa Carter 2025 (P) Penguin Audio 2025

 Contemporary Friendship Genre Fiction Military War & Military

Critic reviews

Lisa Carter weaves and earth-shattering tale.
This is a heart-wrenching story.
All stars
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Really enjoyed this from start to end. Captivating listen with the story told through the eyes of the two main listeners. Brilliant written, deeply moving and emotionally gripping. Highly recommended.

Brilliant

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Loved the book. Made me aware just a little more of how AWEFUL the days in Afghanistan must have been for everyone - from the troops stationed there to the local People. And coming home didn’t mean that the experiences were forgotten. Very far from it. A humbling read.

Thought provoking

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This woman can really write. It's a beautifully written love story set against the background of military service in Afghanistan and life immediately afterwards. Good to see a novel set against a military background where the protagonists are not stereotyped as either brutes or victims, nicely done.

Nicely done

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