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)
A little bit of kindness from Publishers Weekly for POPPY REDFERN AND THE FATAL FLYERS!
'"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!
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Georgia Arlen and Reveille III
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Why does the Britain of the early 1900s intrigue and delight so many of us?
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