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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 generationsParis, 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 lifeModern 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 eyeA heartbreaking tale of love and loss in war, perfect for fans of Kat

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'A ticking time-bomb of intrigue, wrapped around stark but rich descriptions of the Blitz. An unforgettable wartime debut.' Mandy Robotham, internationally bestselling author of The Berlin Girl

‘I couldn’t put it down. My favourite kind of historical fiction.’ Reviewer

‘Wonderful.’ Reviewer

‘Brilliantly captures the essence of 1940s England. Highly recommended!’ Reviewer

Set between WWII and today, and America and England, I totally loved this outstandingly amazing book. Five stars!’ Reviewer

‘Daisy Wood skillfully navigates between two timelines, and her descriptions of the war are really masterful.’ Reviewer

‘The perfect blend of historical fiction and espionage.’ Reviewer

‘Beautifully written… I highly recommend this treasure!’ Reviewer

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      Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
      Publication Date: 27/10/2022
      ISBN13: 9780008525248, 978-0008525248
      ISBN10: 0008525242

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      From an exciting new voice in WWII historical fiction comes a tale of love, loss and a betrayal that echoes through generationsParis, 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 lifeModern 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 eyeA heartbreaking tale of love and loss in war, perfect for fans of Kat

      Trade Review

      Praise for 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 of The Berlin Girl

      ‘I couldn’t put it down. My favourite kind of historical fiction.’ Reviewer

      ‘Wonderful.’ Reviewer

      ‘Brilliantly captures the essence of 1940s England. Highly recommended!’ Reviewer

      Set between WWII and today, and America and England, I totally loved this outstandingly amazing book. Five stars!’ Reviewer

      ‘Daisy Wood skillfully navigates between two timelines, and her descriptions of the war are really masterful.’ Reviewer

      ‘The perfect blend of historical fiction and espionage.’ Reviewer

      ‘Beautifully written… I highly recommend this treasure!’ Reviewer

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