The Flowers Of The Field

Whispers Among the Wheat

In the sun-browned fields of rural Somerset, The Flowers of the Field unfurls the poignant journey of Annabel Carter, a young woman whose quiet life is rooted in the rhythms of sowing and harvest. Sarah Harrison paints a tapestry of bucolic beauty and hidden sorrow as Annabel discovers an ancient diary buried beneath the barn floorboards. Each entry, penned in spidery script, reveals the untold story of her grandmother Lydia—a woman of fierce independence who defied social convention in pursuit of forbidden love. As Annabel deciphers the trembling pages, she becomes entwined in a mystery that spans generations, where every petal pressed between the leaves carries the fragrance of long-forgotten secrets.

Blooms of Betrayal

Between the golden stalks and tangled hedgerows, Harrison weaves an intricate web of desire and danger. Annabel’s search leads her to the reclusive Hargrove family, whose crumbling manor stands sentinel over the fields. There, beneath oil-painted portraits and weed-choked façades, she uncovers whispers of inheritance disputes, clandestine midnight trysts, and a betrayal so profound it shattered two families. As torrential rains swarm the harvest and tempers flare at the village fête, Annabel must confront the terrifying possibility that history’s darkest bloom may still cast its shadow over the present.

Harvest of Hope

Amid the tempest of old grievances and fresh revelations, friendship and loyalty take root in unexpected soil. With the steadfast support of her childhood companion Marcus Hill—a local shepherd whose gentle strength anchors her resolve—Annabel races against the turning of the seasons to salvage her family’s legacy and heal ancient wounds. In a breathtaking finale beneath a sky swollen with storm clouds, the truth blossoms into light, proving that even the most damaged spirits can flourish when tended with courage and compassion.

. Sarah Harrison – distinguished British author born in 1950, celebrated for her evocative historical sagas and richly drawn heroines, whose timeless storytelling blossoms with grace, authenticity, and the enduring power of love.