SEAN SPURLOCK

The Red Fields of France

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“Immediately captivating and immersive… with a compelling, deeply human story… wondrously evocative, effortlessly capturing the spirit of the age… superbly written and scrupulously researched, The Red Fields of France deserves to be a classic.”
— Book Review Directory
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“Riveting, emotional, and packed with historical factoids.”
— Kirkus Reviews
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“Sweeping and unflinchingly human, The Red Fields of France is a gripping World War II epic that interweaves the harrowing journey of a British soldier with the high-stakes leadership of Winston Churchill.”
— New In Books Reviews
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“Spurlock's prose emphasizes movement and momentum, mirroring the pace of events during the fall of France… The writing is engaging and goes beyond what many World War II novels cover… It's an unforgettable story.”
— Readers' Favorite — 5/5 Stars
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