Betty D. L.: I found it hard to get interested at first, but the more I read more invested I became in the story. Very good book with history, suspense, intrigue. Love to touch your heart but, thankfully no describes sex scenes.
United States on Nov 12, 2023
esthermmccullough: As a child during World War 2 I remember so much of the angst and the triumph that followed. BOWEN is skilled in the telling of the times and the conflict.
United States on Nov 10, 2023
MRS OLGA RICKARD: An engrossing read, very likeable lead characters. I felt that the end was a little rushed, but all in all I enjoyed the book.
United Kingdom on Nov 05, 2023
Graham Duncanson: A good mystery but not too difficult to follow. I wish I could write something like this. I must keep trying.
United Kingdom on Oct 20, 2023
Florence: Full of suspense. Good pace.An excellent plot and interesting characters.the period in time is vividly brought to life..Well done .
United Kingdom on Sep 17, 2023
Kindle Customer: A wonderfully plotted book with characters that one will remember long after they finish the last page. Dedication to one’s country by the characters, who were working to protect the British, and repel the Germans, even though they were working undercover, and seen by the general public to be shirkers who should be fighting for their country.
But it’s one of the characters so aptly implies, not everyone can be in the official armed forces. Many intellectuals were needed to do intelligence work, such as those at Bletchley, to protect and save those on the front lines. A truly excellent novel and well worth reading.
Canada on Apr 24, 2023
Rhonda Chapman: I really enjoyed this book. I had to finish it in one sitting, I could relate to the great characters and the descriptions of the countryside. A great read!
Australia on Mar 06, 2023
Sophia Rose: A historical suspense set in WWII Britain and Paris was just the nudge I needed to finally pick up this standalone book from an author I've been meaning to try for ages. It was a multi-faceted piece of cozy country village, intense Paris intrigue, glitzy wartorn London and spies, and a subtle swirling danger that leaped into action for a splendid finish.
In Farleigh Field introduces an engaging cast of characters and an expansive espionage plot set during the WWII era. It is a combo of Town and Country since the action is mostly split between London and the environs of the Farleigh Place estate and village. The historical backdrop included the variety of important WWII settings that were painted well so that I could tell the author did her homework getting details right so I could see it all so clearly. The author took the story through the MI-5 espionage workings, Bletchley Park codebreakers, occupied Paris and British commandos, and life on the homefront at war.
The book has a good steady pace as it builds to the end when the reveals come, but there are some exciting and intense moments when Lady Margo narrates from Paris where her lover is taken as a French...
United States on Jun 02, 2020
Sariah Bath: In Farleigh Field: a story of war, love, mystery, and purpose. In 1941, World War II waged fiercely: many battles were fought, many lives were lost. Yet in the midst of it, people continued to live somewhat ordinary lives, seeking their place in a world fraught with danger, fear, and death.
Rhys Bowen paints a rich picture of life during the war: a crippled man serving as an at-home spy, a courageous woman decoding at Bletchley, an injured fighter pilot, an English girl caught in the French resistance, and a couple of young kids searching for answers to a mysterious pilot found dead in Farleigh Field. A little mystery, a little romance, and a little danger make for an exciting story no matter who you are, and Rhys Bowen is excellent at painting descriptions rich enough to make you feel as if you can see the war-torn England and France with your own eyes. The sorrow and hardship brought on by the war can be clearly seen and felt—there was no romanticism of the fight besides that which many naïve young girls and boys did feel, before they saw the reality first hand. The story was full of depth, intrigue, and rich character development.
The book wasn’t perfect for every...
United States on Feb 28, 2017
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| Sale off | $8 OFF | $7 OFF | $10 OFF |
| Total Reviews | 332 reviews | 2 reviews | 1 reviews |
| World War II Historical Fiction (Books) | World War II Historical Fiction | World War II Historical Fiction | World War II Historical Fiction |
| Publisher | Lake Union Publishing; First Edition | Lake Union Publishing | St. Martin's Griffin; Reprint edition |
| Best Sellers Rank | #2,128 in World War II Historical Fiction #4,707 in 20th Century Historical Fiction #46,849 in Literary Fiction | #3 in World War II Historical Fiction #15 in Family Life Fiction #44 in Literary Fiction | #2 in World War II Historical Fiction #8 in Family Life Fiction #17 in Women's Domestic Life Fiction |
| 20th Century Historical Fiction (Books) | 20th Century Historical Fiction | ||
| Language | English | English | English |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1477818299 | 978-1542021470 | 978-1250080400 |
| Item Weight | 1.15 pounds | ||
| Customer Reviews | 4.2/5 stars of 69,769 ratings | 4.6/5 stars of 88,652 ratings | 4.7/5 stars of 289,762 ratings |
| ISBN-10 | 1477818294 | 1542021472 | 1250080401, 9781250080400 |
| Hardcover | 396 pages | ||
| Literary Fiction (Books) | Literary Fiction | Literary Fiction | |
| Dimensions | 5.5 x 1 x 8.25 inches | 5.5 x 1 x 8.25 inches; 14.4 Ounces | 5.55 x 1.55 x 8.25 inches; 1.2 Pounds |
United States on Nov 16, 2023