Product Description

This novel moves from London and the fields of Kent to Paris, Vienna and the Western Front, tracing the lives of three very different women. The dreams and aspirations of Dorothea, Dulcie and Primmy are played out against the background of World War I.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #2204643 in Books
• Published on: 1992-05-01
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 666 pages

Customer Reviews

A fantastic read that puts Birdsong in the shade
I loved this book! I first read it years ago when it was first published and came across it recently while I was browsing through the Amazon site. It was so long ago that I couldn't really remember any of the details and it was like reading it for the first time. Following the exploits of Dulcie, Thea and Primmy has been a joy, Sarah Harrsion has a wonderful way of bringing her characters to life, so much so, that you find you really want to find out how it is all going to end. Having read Sebastian Foulkes' Birdsong recently I can say that Flowers of the Field is far superior and if anyone is deciding whether or not to give this book a try - just pop it in your shopping basket, you won't be disappointed!

Fantastic female role model
I read this in my late teens and loved the strength of the lead female character and wished I was her. There is a lovely romantic story interweaving the novel which doesn't slow the plot down or jeopardize the characterization.