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From an exciting new voice in WWII historical fiction comes a tale of love, loss and a betrayal that echoes through generations… Paris, 1940: War is closing in on the city of love. With his wife forced into hiding, Jacques must stand by and watch as the Nazis take away everything he holds dear. Everything except his last beacon of hope: his beloved bookshop, La Page Cachée. But when a young woman and her child knock on his door one night and beg for refuge, he knows his only option is to risk it all once more to save a life… Modern day: Juliette and her husband have finally made it to France on the romantic getaway of her dreams - but as the days pass, all she discovers is quite how far they've grown apart. She's craving a new adventure, so when she happens across a tiny, abandoned shop with a for-sale sign in the window, it feels fated. And she's about to learn that the forgotten bookshop hides a lot more than meets the eye… A heartbreaking tale of love and loss in war, perfect for fans of Kate Quinn and Jennifer Chiaverini. Readers love The Forgotten Bookshop in Paris: '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, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ - Set against a Paris sinking deeper into Occupation, this is a gripping and emotional time slip that crosses seas and centuries as past merges with present to uncover the truth about a very special bookshop, and the secrets it keeps hidden.- An exciting new voice in historical fiction, Daisy Wood effortlessly evokes the sights and smells of 1940s Paris - a city that, though devastated by war, was determined to uphold its core principles of light and love.- A novel with huge international appeal, with European and American settings and characters, and fascinating revelations to satiate the ongoing appetite for untold stories of war. Competition: Cilka's Journey;Tattooist;librarian;of;Auschwitz;Skylark's Secret;Last Correspondent;Light Behind the Window;Seven Sisters;Beekeeper's Promise;Rabbit Girls. by;Heather Morris;Pam Jenoff;Kate;Quinn;Furnivall;Anna Ellory;Soraya M. Lane;Glynis Peters;Sante Montefiore;Fiona Valpy;Lucinda Riley;Rachel Hore |
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