Praise for Ruth Druart: 'What a book . . . Emotional and heartrending . . . absolutely phenomenal. I was on tenterhooks throughout. A wonderful achievement

- Jill Mansell,

Historical fiction fans, rejoice! A new voice has entered the arena and she's one to watch. A heartrending story told from the perspectives of two families living very different lives, it is also one of hope amid tragedy. Perfectly paced and plotted, and evocatively written

Woman & Home

You'll have your heart in your mouth and tears on your cheeks as it reaches its rich, life-affirming conclusion. Both epic and intimate, this unexpected story had me completely and utterly enraptured

- Louise Candlish,

Se alle

Brace yourself for a brilliant read. This will tug at your heartstrings

Best

<i>While Paris Slept </i>made me think and cry and rage and smile at mankind's capacity for both beautiful, selfless love and terrible, heartbreaking cruelty. Prepare to be thoroughly engrossed in this compelling book

- Natasha Lester,

What a book, I absolutely loved it. An ingenious plot, wonderful believable characters and it moved me to tears. A fabulous read

- Lesley Pearse,

A heartbreaking debut. The novel delves into eternal questions: How far will we go to protect our child? Is love holding tightly or letting go?

- Janet Skeslien Charles, author of The Paris Library,

A powerful and poignant debut from a brilliant and bold new novelist

- Imogen Kealey, author of Liberation,

War brings them together.Will liberation tear them apart?'Wonderful. A heartbreaking story of the power of love and forgiveness' JILL MANSELL'A tender, thrilling story of love and family secrets in time of war' RACHEL HORE'I was so engrossed. A wonderful, moving, ultimately uplifting book' LESLEY PEARSEFrom the bestselling author of WHILE PARIS SLEPT, a powerful, beautiful story of two strangers bound by love, divided by war and entwined by sacrifice.Paris 1944. Elise Chevalier knows what it is to love...and to hate. Her fiancé, a young French soldier, was killed by the German army at the Maginot Line. Living amongst the enemy Elise must keep her rage buried deep within.Sebastian Kleinhaus no longer recognises himself. After four years spent fighting a war he doesn't believe in, wearing a uniform he despises, he longs for a way out. For something, someone, to be his salvation.Brittany 1963. Reaching for the suitcase under her mother's bed, eighteen-year-old Josephine Chevalier uncovers a secret that shakes her to the core. Determined to find the truth, she travels to Paris where she discovers the story of a dangerous love that grew as a city fought for its freedom. Of the last stolen hours before the first light of liberation. And of a betrayal so deep that it would irrevocably change the course of two young lives for ever.'Love, loss, bravery... Ruth is an exceptional storyteller, bringing the past back to life and shining a light in the darkness' ERICKA WALLER'Kept me captivated on every page' PRIMA MAGAZINE'From the moment I started reading, I could not put it down ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐' REAL READER REVIEW'An excellent read for fans of WW2 fiction ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐' REAL READER REVIEW'A gripping story, well-written and about little-known events ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐' REAL READER REVIEW'Outstandingly beautiful and brilliantly poignant ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐' REAL READER REVIEW'I devoured the characters, marvelled at the storyline and really didn't want it to end ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐' REAL READER REVIEWAcclaim for the unforgettable international bestseller WHILE PARIS SLEPT:'A gripping tale of love and sacrifice' WOMAN & HOME'You'll have your heart in your mouth and tears on your cheeks as it reaches its rich, life-affirming conclusion... Had me completely and utterly enraptured' LOUISE CANDLISH'What a book... Emotional and heartrending...absolutely phenomenal. I was on tenterhooks throughout. A wonderful achievement' JILL MANSELL'I absolutely loved it. An ingenious plot, wonderful believable characters and it moved me to tears. A fabulous read' LESLEY PEARSE'A heartbreaking debut' JANET SKESLIEN CHARLES, AUTHOR OF THE PARIS LIBRARY'An amazing story of love, resilience and the human spirit' TRACY REES'Brace yourself for a brilliant read. This will tug at your heartstrings' BEST'Made me think and cry and rage and smile at mankind's capacity for both terrible, heartbreaking cruelty and beautiful, selfless love' NATASHA LESTER
Les mer
Set in occupied Paris, this epic, powerful story of love, betrayal and atonement sheds light on the events of Liberation and its aftermath. A novel that will stay with you for ever.
'Words are power. They can bring you down, lift you up, make your heart soar, make you fall in love. Or make you hate.'Paris 1944. Elise Chevalier knows what it is to hate. Her fiance, a young French soldier, was killed by the German army at the Maginot Line. Living amongst the enemy Elise must keep her rage buried deep within.Brittany 1963. Reaching for the old suitcase under her mother's bed, eighteen-year-old Josephine Chevalier uncovers a secret that shakes her to the core. Determined to discover the truth, Josephine travels to Paris where she learns the story of a forbidden love as a city fought for its freedom. Of the last stolen hours before the first light of liberation. And of a betrayal so deep that it would irrevocably change the course of a young woman's life for ever...A powerful portrait of war and its aftermath, THE LAST HOURS IN PARIS is also a story of retribution, atonement and redemption. 9781472268020£8.99Cover creditAuthor photograph Author photo © Florentia Buckingham Also available in eBook and audiowww.headline.co.uk(twitter logo) @RuthDruart Thumbnail of WHILE PARIS SLEPT
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Praise for Ruth Druart: 'What a book . . . Emotional and heartrending . . . absolutely phenomenal. I was on tenterhooks throughout. A wonderful achievement
Praise for Ruth Druart: 'What a book . . . Emotional and heartrending . . . absolutely phenomenal. I was on tenterhooks throughout. A wonderful achievementHistorical fiction fans, rejoice! A new voice has entered the arena and she's one to watch. A heartrending story told from the perspectives of two families living very different lives, it is also one of hope amid tragedy. Perfectly paced and plotted, and evocatively written - Woman & HomeYou'll have your heart in your mouth and tears on your cheeks as it reaches its rich, life-affirming conclusion. Both epic and intimate, this unexpected story had me completely and utterly enrapturedBrace yourself for a brilliant read. This will tug at your heartstrings - BestWhile Paris Slept made me think and cry and rage and smile at mankind's capacity for both beautiful, selfless love and terrible, heartbreaking cruelty. Prepare to be thoroughly engrossed in this compelling bookWhat a book, I absolutely loved it. An ingenious plot, wonderful believable characters and it moved me to tears. A fabulous readA heartbreaking debut. The novel delves into eternal questions: How far will we go to protect our child? Is love holding tightly or letting go?A powerful and poignant debut from a brilliant and bold new novelist
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Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9781472268020
Publisert
2023-01-05
Utgiver
Vendor
Headline Review
Vekt
310 gr
Høyde
194 mm
Bredde
126 mm
Dybde
34 mm
Aldersnivå
00, G, 01
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
448

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Biographical note

Ruth Druart grew up on the Isle of Wight, moving away at the age of eighteen to study psychology at Leicester University. She has lived in Paris since 1993, where she has followed a career in teaching. She has recently taken a sabbatical, so that she can follow her dream of writing full-time.