Second World War novel on legacy of poppy factory
Henley-based author Kirsten Hesketh, aged 62 and living on Greys Hill, has written a novel about three young women whose lives unfold during the Second World War. The book, titled "The Poppy Girls," is published by Penguin under her pen name Kirsty Dougal.
“The Poppy Girls explores the courage and friendship of women who found strength amid the chaos of war.”
The story takes inspiration from wartime experiences and commemorates the legacy associated with the poppy, a lasting symbol of remembrance.
Other local updates
- Remembrance-themed knitting adorns the postbox on Bray High Street, accompanied by a poppy display in the nearby park on Bray Road.
- Pinder Hall in Cookham has launched a £50,000 fundraising campaign to repair its roof and essential facilities.
- There are new public notices for a self-build home in Holyport after three previous housing proposals failed on the same site located between Green View, Holyport Street, and Glenside, Holyport Road.
Additionally, historical photographs from The Maidenhead Advertiser’s 150th Anniversary book "Days Gone By" are now available for purchase.
Author’s Resume
An inspiring novel by Kirsten Hesketh celebrates women’s resilience during the war, while local community efforts in Berkshire continue to honor remembrance traditions and preserve history.