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Two girls in 19th-century rural France.

Annette works below stairs. Hélène is a daughter of the house. As children on the mean streets of Paris, they went through more together than anyone must ever guess and they share a secret to be kept at all costs.

Now Hélène is in love with a man she cannot marry. And must marry a man she cannot love. A man she is beginning to suspect is both cruel and dangerous...

'Truly captivating' Woman & Home

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'Truly captivating' Woman & Home.
'A captivating read, it brings together vibrant characters and historical settings with great success' Woman's Weekly.
'A truly captivating read that brings together vibrant characters and a historical setting' Woman's Own.
'Gripping tale of love, secrets and peril' Wells Journal.
'Gorgeous ... Full of love, secrets and danger ... The perfect escapist page-turning read' Weston Mercury.
'The Somerset historical author takes us on a journey of friendship, romance and scandal set in 19th-century France' Somerset Life.

The French Wife

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A Hardback by Diney Costeloe

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    Publisher: Head of Zeus
    Publication Date: 06/08/2020
    ISBN13: 9781789543292, 978-1789543292
    ISBN10: 1789543290

    Description

    Book Synopsis

    Two girls in 19th-century rural France.

    Annette works below stairs. Hélène is a daughter of the house. As children on the mean streets of Paris, they went through more together than anyone must ever guess and they share a secret to be kept at all costs.

    Now Hélène is in love with a man she cannot marry. And must marry a man she cannot love. A man she is beginning to suspect is both cruel and dangerous...

    'Truly captivating' Woman & Home

    Trade Review
    'Truly captivating' Woman & Home.
    'A captivating read, it brings together vibrant characters and historical settings with great success' Woman's Weekly.
    'A truly captivating read that brings together vibrant characters and a historical setting' Woman's Own.
    'Gripping tale of love, secrets and peril' Wells Journal.
    'Gorgeous ... Full of love, secrets and danger ... The perfect escapist page-turning read' Weston Mercury.
    'The Somerset historical author takes us on a journey of friendship, romance and scandal set in 19th-century France' Somerset Life.

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