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Highlights
- An unforgettable, heart-wrenching story tying together past and present, from the bestselling author of The Forgotten Bookshop in Paris Avignon, France, 1941.
- Author(s): Daisy Wood
- 384 Pages
- Fiction + Literature Genres, Historical
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An unforgettable, heart-wrenching story tying together past and present, from the bestselling author of The Forgotten Bookshop in ParisBook Synopsis
An unforgettable, heart-wrenching story tying together past and present, from the bestselling author of The Forgotten Bookshop in ParisAvignon, France, 1941. Brave, beautiful Mathilde is helping her cousin sabotage a railway line when he's killed and she's arrested by the Gestapo. With the help of her friends in the Resistance, she manages to escape from custody, and stumbles upon an abandoned vineyard where she takes refuge.
But Mathilde soon stumbles upon a monumental secret in the vineyard, and as the local Vichy official starts to pay too much attention, she must do everything she can to make sure the vineyard, and her new family, stay safe...
Present Day. Juliette's relationship with her husband is already struggling, just a short time after their wedding. So when the couple have the opportunity to leave their home in Paris and travel south to investigate the story of Mathilde's war years for themselves comes along, Juliette jumps at the opportunity. A break from Paris is just when they needed - but the things they uncover might just be what breaks their marriage once and for all.
A heart-wrenching, beautiful tale of love, loss and the realities of war, perfect for fans of Kate Quinn and The Forgotten Bookshop in Paris.
Readers love Daisy Wood!'Oh my!!! This is one of those books you just can't put down or stop thinking about. A must read.' NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'One of my favourite reads of the year. The two timelines are seamlessly [woven] together... I loved it!' NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'A truly wonderful read that you will not want to put down!' NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'This book had me mesmerised from beginning to end. Highly recommended.' NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'A heck of a good story filled with hope, and heartbreaking at the same time. Brilliantly written!' NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'Such a stunning read! Five stars.' NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Review Quotes
Readers love Daisy Wood:
'A ticking time-bomb of intrigue, wrapped around stark but rich descriptions of the Blitz. An unforgettable wartime debut.' Mandy Robotham, internationally bestselling author
'Oh my!!! This is one of those books you just can't put down or stop thinking about. A must read.' NetGalley reviewer
'One of my favourite reads of the year. The two timelines are seamlessly [woven] together... I loved it!' NetGalley reviewer
'A truly wonderful read that you will not want to put down!' NetGalley reviewer
'This book had me mesmerised from beginning to end. Highly recommended.' NetGalley reviewer
'A heck of a good story filled with hope, and heartbreaking at the same time. Brilliantly written!' NetGalley reviewer
'Such a stunning read! Five stars.' NetGalley reviewer
'A truly riveting read. If you love historical fiction, this one ticks all the boxes. Five out of five!' NetGalley reviewer
