Mrs. McDougall Investigates Books

Ghost Swifts, Blue Poppies and the Red Star A gripping historical mystery of love, loss, and wartime secrets 1919. The Great War may be over, but for Harriet McDougall, the search for truth has only just begun. Widowed and grieving the deaths of her two sons, Harriet refuses to accept the silence left behind. Armed with a tin of old letters, a cryptic message from a London medium, and the reluctant help of her only surviving son, she begins an extraordinary investigation into what really happened on the battlefields of Belgium and Greece. From rural Sussex to the ruins of war-torn Europe, Ghost Swifts, Blue Poppies and the Red Star is a powerful, page-turning historical mystery—blending genealogy, family secrets, and emotional depth in a story that lingers long after the final page. Perfect for fans of The Nightingale , The Alice Network , and The Book Thief