--- product_id: 39659748 title: "In Farleigh Field: A Novel of World War II" price: "€ 20.72" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.hr/products/39659748-in-farleigh-field-a-novel-of-world-war-ii store_origin: HR region: Croatia --- # Historical fiction 320 pages WWII setting In Farleigh Field: A Novel of World War II **Price:** € 20.72 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 📚 Uncover the past, one page at a time! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** In Farleigh Field: A Novel of World War II - **How much does it cost?** € 20.72 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.hr](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/39659748-in-farleigh-field-a-novel-of-world-war-ii) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Engaging Characters:** Meet a cast of relatable characters facing extraordinary challenges. - • **Perfect for Book Clubs:** A compelling read that sparks discussion and connection. - • **Richly Detailed Setting:** Experience the vivid landscapes and realities of wartime Europe. - • **Thought-Provoking Themes:** Explore themes of courage, sacrifice, and resilience. - • **Immerse Yourself in History:** Dive into a gripping narrative that brings WWII to life. ## Overview In Farleigh Field is a captivating historical novel set during World War II, weaving together the lives of characters as they navigate the complexities of war, love, and loyalty. With 320 pages of rich storytelling, this book offers a profound exploration of human spirit amidst the backdrop of one of history's most tumultuous times. ## Description "Instantly absorbing, suspenseful, romantic, and stylish―like binge-watching a great British drama on Masterpiece Theater ." ―Lee Child, New York Times bestselling author Winner of the Left Coast Crime Award winner for Best Historical Mystery Novel and the Agatha Award for Best Historical Novel. World War II comes to Farleigh Place, the ancestral home of Lord Westerham and his five daughters, when a soldier with a failed parachute falls to his death on the estate. After his uniform and possessions raise suspicions, MI5 operative and family friend Ben Cresswell is covertly tasked with determining if the man is a German spy. The assignment also offers Ben the chance to be near Lord Westerham's middle daughter, Pamela, whom he furtively loves. But Pamela has her own secret: she has taken a job at Bletchley Park, the British code-breaking facility. As Ben follows a trail of spies and traitors, which may include another member of Pamela's family, he discovers that some within the realm have an appalling, history-altering agenda. Can he, with Pamela's help, stop them before England falls? Inspired by the events and people of World War II, writer Rhys Bowen crafts a sweeping and riveting saga of class, family, love, and betrayal. Review: Very Good book taking place in teh WWII era. - I got this book as my February Prime Firsts pick. Frankly, one of the best 'Firsts' book that I have gotten to read. I just finished the book and read the note about the author and realized no wonder it was a well written, interesting story. The author Rhys Bowen has written many books and received many awards for them. I will have to see what else of hers I can find. This book takes place during World War II, but not with fighting in the trenches, but fighting on the home front. Civilians being given jobs in absolute secrecy so that they could not talk to anyone about what they were doing. One of the main characters Pamela, had to let her family think she was doing boring old filing, absolutely unnecessary work, when in reality she was one of the workers at Bletchley Park. Bletchley Park I have heard of in bits and pieces, so was nice to learn more about that. Ben another of the main characters had been in an air plane crash that resulted in him having a metal knee and thus not fit for being a soldier in uniform. He had to put up with being accosted on the streets and called a coward for not wearing a uniform even though his was also an important job in a secret ministry. Definitely many Brits had to hold their chins up when called a coward even though they were doing some of the most essential war work. Many of the facts and locations in the book were based on real places and facts which gave a great authenticity to the story. The on-going theme throughout the book was rationing of food and lack of 'real' meat. One of my cookbooks is about food rationing during the war and recipes on how to turn the same thing into 'mock' dishes. Many of the dishes described were the typical rationed items. I am still wondering what cauliflower cheese is though, as it was mentioned several times in the book. The British citizens for the most part were genuine patriots and willing to do what it took to protect their homeland from Hitler and Germany's onslaught. Unfortunately there were a few that were wanting to help end the war sooner before all their great monuments and treasures were destroyed, and they cast their lot in with Hitler and needed to be rooted out and arrested for treason. This was the basis for this book. I enjoyed the book. It kept my attention, I learned from it and it was easy to read although it did have some British slang that I had never run into before, which just lent some authenticity to the book. Review: Delightful WWII spy tale with a cozy feel - 4.5 stars IN FARLIGH FIELD is a delightful read, a compelling story about duty, sacrifice, betrayal, and patriotism. It has a cozy feel about it, as lighthearted as a wartime story can be, with just enough action to keep the pace quick and interesting. Yes, it is a spy tale with all of the angst one might expect from not knowing who you can trust and everyone you meet is hiding something, but it is much more about the family and social dynamics of the English dealing with the changes to their regular lives. Historical fiction is a favorite genre of mine, but I do not claim to be a historian in the least. That said, the feel of the book, both descriptions and dialogue, seem authentic. Might there be the wrong use of slang or such here and there? Maybe, but who cares. I read for entertainment, and I do always like to learn something new. There are several real people and incidents sprinkled throughout the book, and the story is all the more exciting and intriguing for them. But this novel is by and far and large about the characters. I really like both Pamela and Ben. They make great friends and a sweet couple. They are both smart and use their upbringings to their advantage in their work for the war effort. Pamela’s sister Margot is one of several characters who is suspected of working for the Germans, and this close relation to the main characters makes the possibility feel all the more perilous. I do confess that I suspected the traitor’s identity very early in the book, but the second “villain” remained a mystery almost until the climactic scene. Other characters of note are Pamela’s youngest sister Phoebe and Alfie, an evacuee child from London staying with the estate’s gamekeeper. The two youngsters are quick thinking and brave. Rhys Bowen has crafted a solid World War II novel. I greatly enjoyed IN FARLEIGH FIELD and recommend it to any fan of Bowen’s other works and to readers who enjoy the time period. Highly recommended. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #21,110 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #60 in Historical Mystery #66 in World War II Historical Fiction #827 in Women Sleuths (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.2 out of 5 stars 74,195 Reviews | ## Images ![In Farleigh Field: A Novel of World War II - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91VOdSaTwjL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very Good book taking place in teh WWII era. *by G***S on February 7, 2017* I got this book as my February Prime Firsts pick. Frankly, one of the best 'Firsts' book that I have gotten to read. I just finished the book and read the note about the author and realized no wonder it was a well written, interesting story. The author Rhys Bowen has written many books and received many awards for them. I will have to see what else of hers I can find. This book takes place during World War II, but not with fighting in the trenches, but fighting on the home front. Civilians being given jobs in absolute secrecy so that they could not talk to anyone about what they were doing. One of the main characters Pamela, had to let her family think she was doing boring old filing, absolutely unnecessary work, when in reality she was one of the workers at Bletchley Park. Bletchley Park I have heard of in bits and pieces, so was nice to learn more about that. Ben another of the main characters had been in an air plane crash that resulted in him having a metal knee and thus not fit for being a soldier in uniform. He had to put up with being accosted on the streets and called a coward for not wearing a uniform even though his was also an important job in a secret ministry. Definitely many Brits had to hold their chins up when called a coward even though they were doing some of the most essential war work. Many of the facts and locations in the book were based on real places and facts which gave a great authenticity to the story. The on-going theme throughout the book was rationing of food and lack of 'real' meat. One of my cookbooks is about food rationing during the war and recipes on how to turn the same thing into 'mock' dishes. Many of the dishes described were the typical rationed items. I am still wondering what cauliflower cheese is though, as it was mentioned several times in the book. The British citizens for the most part were genuine patriots and willing to do what it took to protect their homeland from Hitler and Germany's onslaught. Unfortunately there were a few that were wanting to help end the war sooner before all their great monuments and treasures were destroyed, and they cast their lot in with Hitler and needed to be rooted out and arrested for treason. This was the basis for this book. I enjoyed the book. It kept my attention, I learned from it and it was easy to read although it did have some British slang that I had never run into before, which just lent some authenticity to the book. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Delightful WWII spy tale with a cozy feel *by D***K on March 1, 2017* 4.5 stars IN FARLIGH FIELD is a delightful read, a compelling story about duty, sacrifice, betrayal, and patriotism. It has a cozy feel about it, as lighthearted as a wartime story can be, with just enough action to keep the pace quick and interesting. Yes, it is a spy tale with all of the angst one might expect from not knowing who you can trust and everyone you meet is hiding something, but it is much more about the family and social dynamics of the English dealing with the changes to their regular lives. Historical fiction is a favorite genre of mine, but I do not claim to be a historian in the least. That said, the feel of the book, both descriptions and dialogue, seem authentic. Might there be the wrong use of slang or such here and there? Maybe, but who cares. I read for entertainment, and I do always like to learn something new. There are several real people and incidents sprinkled throughout the book, and the story is all the more exciting and intriguing for them. But this novel is by and far and large about the characters. I really like both Pamela and Ben. They make great friends and a sweet couple. They are both smart and use their upbringings to their advantage in their work for the war effort. Pamela’s sister Margot is one of several characters who is suspected of working for the Germans, and this close relation to the main characters makes the possibility feel all the more perilous. I do confess that I suspected the traitor’s identity very early in the book, but the second “villain” remained a mystery almost until the climactic scene. Other characters of note are Pamela’s youngest sister Phoebe and Alfie, an evacuee child from London staying with the estate’s gamekeeper. The two youngsters are quick thinking and brave. Rhys Bowen has crafted a solid World War II novel. I greatly enjoyed IN FARLEIGH FIELD and recommend it to any fan of Bowen’s other works and to readers who enjoy the time period. Highly recommended. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ WW II, Espionage, Mystery, British Aristocracy, MI5, *by A***O on April 30, 2017* A review by Anthony T. Riggio of the book “In Farleigh Field” by Rhys Bowen I purchased this book from Amazon in the Kindle edition just a few days ago and enjoyed reading it. I was looking for something entertaining to read. And the description on Amazon seemed to fit the bill for my needs. I love stories about World War II and especially if it involves espionage. I found this book to be a short fast read (398 pages) and it was better than I expected. I am usually very cautious to read a book by a British author because of the differences in idioms and customs. After reading the book, I determined that the author was not British but rather an ex-pat from New Zealand living now in California. I could tell because I was not caught up in all the British jargon which I don't oppose but it makes reading by an ordinary “Yank” more of a struggle. The story line was very plausible and draws the reader in to the characters and they are well developed and not all confusing as stories with several characters can be. The author did place a list of the characters and it occupied a couple of pages at the beginning. At first glance I was expecting to be confused with the number of characters but this was not the case. The characters are introduced in a logical and memory retentive format that truly made the list unnecessary, at least for me. The plot is not at all complicated and the reader will be happy to be caught up in the story of espionage and treason and will be surprised at who the traitors turn out to be. The setting is a fictitious estate owned by an aristocrat who is friendly with Winston Churchill and the setting is reminiscent of Downtown Abbey minus the luxury and splendor as, England is in the throes of World War II and the estate is also billeted by an Army unit as part of the aristocracies contribution to the war effort. There are two heroes and one heroine and there is plenty of sexual tension but not prurient in nature and demonstrative of love and unrequited love. There is also great interactions with the Earl's several daughters and there involvement in the struggles of Britain during 1941, before America enters into the War effort. I found the book and the setting fascinating and the historical references not too overwhelming but still informative. I gave this book a rating of four and a half stars but rounded it up to five because of the limitations of a five star rating system. I would unhesitatingly recommend this book to my “reading” friends who love stories of intrigue and mystery and a touch of historical reference. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.hr/products/39659748-in-farleigh-field-a-novel-of-world-war-ii](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/39659748-in-farleigh-field-a-novel-of-world-war-ii) --- *Product available on Desertcart Croatia* *Store origin: HR* *Last updated: 2026-05-20*