Friday Reads: Goodnight from London

Goodnight from London by Jennifer Robson

It's been a while since I read a historical novel set in wartime so this week, with Remembrance Day coming up on Sunday, I turned to one of my favourite authors, Canadian Jennifer Robson, and Goodnight from London. 

The book takes place during World War II and tells the story of American journalist Ruby Sutton who is sent to London to cover the European war. I thoroughly enjoyed three earlier books by Robson that take place during the First World War so I know I'm in for another great read.

Books by Jennifer Robson

As I now read wartime novels I can't help but remember my visit to the Imperial War Museum in London and its thought-provoking exhibits. One display explained the origins of the poppy as a symbol of remembrance when a French woman, Anna Guérin, came up with the idea of selling artificial poppies for charity during the First World War.

Imperial War Museum, London

Simulation of a First World War Trench, Imperial War Museum

Origins of the Remembrance Day Poppy

This year in 2018 we mark the 100th anniversary of Armistice Day and the end of the Great War, optimistically dubbed as "the war to end all wars".

For the first time, the Royal Canadian Legion has made available a digital version of the Remembrance Day poppy to be shared online and through social media. I'm proud to display it here at the top of the sidebar until midnight on November 11th.

Jennifer Robson's web site is jennifer-robson.com.

Do you wear a poppy on Remembrance Day?

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