I am not sure I would have tolerated such a monster in my Northwest garden, but it really works in Santa Fe (Mingus Randy for those who like their dahlias big and bold)
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'"Arlen’s enticing second Poppy Redfern Mystery is a fascinating nod to a little-known aspect of WWII history. Cozy fans will enjoy spending time with good-hearted, very English Poppy and friends, including her charming corgi."
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Set in 1942, Arlen’s enticing second Poppy Redfern Mystery (after 2019’s Poppy Redfern and the Midnight Murders) finds Poppy working as scriptwriter for London’s Crown Film Unit, a productionWho doesn't want a review like this for the next installment of POPPY REDFERN AND THE FATAL FLYERS?
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As World War II drags on, brave civilians volunteer to help the war effort in unexpected ways.I have never grown dahlias before now. I love their vibrancy at the end of summer!
Category Archives: Stories behind POPPY REDFERN AND THE MIDNIGHT MURDERS
Making do in WWII
I have just made–even if I say so myself–a spectacular dinner: roast pork with scallions and fennel, and buttered cabbage. A simple luscious meal for a cold autumn evening. I didn’t have to queue for an hour at the butcher … Continue reading →
The Indomitable Air Raid Warden
The Blackout and the Dark of Night To make it difficult for the German Luftwaffe (air force) to locate built up areas, the British government imposed a complete blackout during the years of WWII. The occupants of all buildings had … Continue reading →
Little Buffenden’s American Army Air Force Base
The fictional village of Little Buffenden is home not only to Poppy Redfern and her grandparents, but the American Army Air Force in their new airfield built for them on Poppy’s grandfather’s farm Reaches. When America ‘joined the war’ after … Continue reading →