The Silent Canary

A World War 1 Historical Fiction Inspired By A True Story

De: Angela Bricker

Narrado por: Emma Faye, Adam Skousen

Casting light onto the once hidden tragedy of the 1918 Chilwell, England ammunition factory explosion, The Silent Canary tells of the catastrophic incident that resulted in the largest loss of life from a single accidental explosion during World War I.

But what if the explosion wasn’t an accident?

War pacifist Poppy Pemburton celebrates her twenty-third birthday on the front steps of the Chilwell, England ammunition factory with her favorite anti-war sign and her well-loved marching boots. War tears families apart and Poppy will certainly not allow it anywhere near the only family she has left. But when Poppy's dearest friend, Luca, answers the Great War's call to enlist, Poppy is willing to set aside her morals and join forces with the yellow-skinned Chilwell munition workers, known as canary girls, to bring Luca home safe. Because the only thing worse than the possibility of Luca dying in war, is Luca dying without knowing Poppy loves him.

German spy Jakob Kirtchner is sent to England with one chance left to prove himself. Jakob's assignment: infiltrate the Chilwell ammunition factory by any means necessary. New employee Poppy Pemburton proves the perfect means. Germany will win the Great War. If Poppy falls with England, so be it. He just can't fall with her. Or for her.

Exploring the human need to cling to hope, love and family during times of tumultuous upheaval, The Silent Canary, stretches our understanding of what it means to find bravery in the depths of our darkest moments, and forgiveness despite our deepest fears.

Based on a true story and inspired by real people, The Silent Canary, by debut novelist Angela Bricker, is perfect for fans of Kelly Rimmer’s The Things We Cannot Say, and Mark Sullivan’s Beneath a Scarlet Sky, and for all women and men who refuse to allow truth to be silenced.

©2025 Angela Bricker (P)2025 Angela Bricker

Beautiful, heart felt WWI story!!

Oh my goodness! Where do I even begin with how much I loved this audiobook???

I have read the physical book several times so I had the vision of these characters in my mind already. These narrators absolutely did an incredible job brining this story and the vision in my head to life!

The way Adam voices Jakob/Charles and Luca is perfect!! Jakob is a German spy who goes undercover. His undercover role is Charles who is a Texan and works in the post office in Poppy’s town. The way Adam bridged the two voices together—the German and the Cowboy— completely blew my mind. Incredible creativity to voice this character! Emma not only brings Poppy to life—but all the canary girls! Every character is voiced with such emotion and depth that pulls at my heart and will stay with me long after the story has finished.

There is no doubt that this story was researched. The flow and character development kept me engaged, and at times so anxious for what was going to happen. I learned a lot about the ammunition factories in WWI and the history of the Canary Girls is both valiant and heartbreaking. Knowing all they suffered with their health, but kept going for the soldiers is nothing short of heroic. The side characters in this story had such a role and so important that I couldn’t help but feel that there are more than three main characters in this book! Clara, Sam, Mrs Fischer, and so many more! ♥️

You will never believe this is Angela’s debut novel! Wow, wow, wow!! An absolute must read!!