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A secret, a sacrifice, and a scandal...

Summer 1939 - When war breaks out, Sylvie is marooned with her cousin Nell's family in the Chiltern hills and cannot return to her Normandy home.

During the early days of rationing, blackouts, and the threat of bombers in the skies, Sylvie and Nell have to grow up quickly. Yet as the war rages around them, it's the competition and jealousy between the two that dominates their lives.

When the girls fall in love with the same man, their relationship is truly tested. But the war pulls them all apart and changes the course of their lives – until their secrets are revealed, with devastating consequences.

A heartbreaking story of love and hope, secrets and lies. Perfect for fans of Kathryn Hughes and Leah Fleming.

Previously published as The September Garden.

The French Girl: A heartfelt historical novel from Catherine Law for 2024

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    A Paperback by Catherine Law, Anna Bentinck

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      Publisher Boldwood Books Ltd
      Published 14 December 2023
      ISBN-13 9781837516216
      978-1837516216
      ISBN-10 1837516219
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      Historical Fiction

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      A secret, a sacrifice, and a scandal...

      Summer 1939 - When war breaks out, Sylvie is marooned with her cousin Nell's family in the Chiltern hills and cannot return to her Normandy home.

      During the early days of rationing, blackouts, and the threat of bombers in the skies, Sylvie and Nell have to grow up quickly. Yet as the war rages around them, it's the competition and jealousy between the two that dominates their lives.

      When the girls fall in love with the same man, their relationship is truly tested. But the war pulls them all apart and changes the course of their lives – until their secrets are revealed, with devastating consequences.

      A heartbreaking story of love and hope, secrets and lies. Perfect for fans of Kathryn Hughes and Leah Fleming.

      Previously published as The September Garden.

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