Publisher's Synopsis
Red Poppies: A Novel is a historical fiction book written by Margarete Munsterberg and published in 1915. The story is set in Germany during World War I and follows the life of a young woman named Lilli, who lives in a small village with her family. Lilli's father is a doctor who is called to serve in the war, leaving Lilli and her mother to run their household and deal with the challenges of living in a war-torn country.As the war progresses, Lilli becomes increasingly involved in the war effort, volunteering as a nurse and helping wounded soldiers. She also falls in love with a young soldier named Paul, who is wounded in battle and sent to a hospital where Lilli is working. Despite the challenges they face, Lilli and Paul's love for each other grows stronger.The novel explores themes of love, sacrifice, and the impact of war on ordinary people. It provides a glimpse into life in Germany during World War I and the struggles faced by those left behind on the home front. Red Poppies: A Novel is a poignant and moving story that captures the human cost of war and the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.