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‘Evocative and engaging... a story to fall in love with’ Cathy Bramley ‘A delightful cast of characters’ Woman’s Weekly 1940: Beatrice Crawford left her safe life in England to nurse the soldiers in the fields of France during the Great war. Once the war was over, she never returned home, and during the darkest days of WW2, her beloved Paris is occupied by the Nazi’s. Beatrice must once again do her bit, but who can she trust in this dangerous new world?Present day: Keen to put the spark back into her life, Annie Lovell volunteers to investigate her neighbour’s inherited apartment in Paris. There she discovers a bundle of secret diaries hidden within its walls. Captivated by the City of Light, Annie must piece together the events from the past if she is to fulfil the legacy that Beatrice left for her to find...Praise for Alex Brown: ‘An intriguing story you will love’ Jill Mansell ‘The cleverly entwined stories kept me turning the pages’ Trisha Ashley ‘A wonderfully crafted masterpiece’ Melanie Blake ‘A warm, emotional tale of love, friendship and following your heart’ Milly Johnson ‘I adored it’ Lesley Pearse
In occupied Paris during World War II, a British nurse named Beatrice Crawford must navigate a dangerous world of secrets and divided loyalties. Beatrice, who had stayed in France after nursing soldiers in the Great War, finds herself once again called to duty. She must determine who she can trust as the Nazi regime tightens its grip on the City of Light, all while a modern-day woman, Annie Lovell, uncovers Beatrice's hidden diaries in a Parisian apartment, seeking to understand a legacy left for her.**
The book is praised for its evocative and engaging narrative, with reviewers highlighting a delightful cast of characters. The cleverly entwined stories are noted for keeping readers turning the pages, suggesting a compelling pace and structure. The novel is described as a warm, emotional tale that explores themes of love, friendship, and following one's heart. Overall, the reception points to a well-crafted story that resonates with readers seeking emotional depth and historical intrigue.
Page Count:
416
Publication Date:
2021-04-15
Publisher:
HarperCollins
ISBN-10:
0008421994
ISBN-13:
9780008421991
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