My Home in the Field of Honor

By Frances Wilson Huard

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

Amidst summer gatherings and carefree chatter, the impending storm of war shatters a peaceful existence, forcing a woman and her community to confront loss and discover resilience in extraordinary times.

Genres

Biographies History - General History - Warfare

Released

2004-04-01

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Summary

"My Home in the Field of Honor" by Frances Wilson Huard is a real-life story set in France as World War I looms large, sharing the experiences of people through daily life at a summer home near Paris. We see the main person, Madame Huard, dealing with rising worries and how the war impacts her town and family. The book starts with a calm summer party where everyone is enjoying art and talks about important matters, unaware of the war about to happen. But everything changes when news of war arrives, showing the stark difference between their carefree lives and the scary reality coming. Madame Huard's friendships and observations reveal the evolving feelings and happenings, creating a touching stage for a story of loss and strength during wartime.