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5-B POPPY LANE

Debbie Macomber

February 2006

My dearest readers,

All I was planning to do was meet my dear friends Katherine Stone and Lois Faye Dyer for lunch Before I knew it, the three of us were plotting some loosely connected stories about three war brides--and their granddaughters Katherine had been discussing the idea with her editor (who is also mine) and she asked if Lois and I wanted to be part of it

My mother was a war bride Not in the traditional sense, however, asthe war Shortly after their e, Dad shipped out to Europe and they didn’t see each other again for three very long years

The concept for this anthology appealed to ht in France and was captured by the Gerne He never spoke of his imprisonment until the end of his life With his World War II experiences onrooazine article about the work of the French Resistance It fascinated ive ton, the setting of hthouse Road (The sixth title, 6 Ranier Drive, will be released in Septeht sort of town for Helen, and I hope you’ll agree

I also hope you enjoy 5-B Poppy Lane This story is special to me because I wrote it in memory of my parents and the love they shared for over sixty years

Debbie Macomber

PS I love to hear from readers You can reach me at debbiemacombercom or at PO Box 1458, Port Orchard, WA 98366

To my parents

Ted and Connie Adler

who married July 25, 1942

before ue

Helen Shelton

5-B Poppy Lane

Cedar Cove, Washington

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