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Sisters. Traitors. Spies. When a British RAF Whitley plane comes under fire over the French coast and is forced to drop their cargo, a spy messenger pigeon finds its way into unlikely handsThe occupation has taken much from the Cotillard sisters, and as the Germans increase their forces in the seaside town of Boulogne-sur-Mer, Gabriella, Martine and Simone can't escape the feeling that the walls are closing in.Yet, just as they should be trying to stay under the radar, Martine's discovery of a British messenger pigeon leads them down a new and dangerous path. Gaby would do anything to protect her sisters but when the pianist is forced to teach the step-daughter of a German Commandant, and the town accuses the Cotillards of becoming Bad French' and in allegiance with the enemy, she realizes they have to take the opportunity to fight back that has been handed to them.Now, as the sisters' secrets wing their way to an unknown contact in London, Gaby, Martine and Simone have to wonder have

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‘Fast paced and hard to put down…her best yet!’ Louise Fein

'An enthralling, beautifully researched story of courage and resistance in time of war and danger. Andie is a historical fiction author at the top of her game!’ – Kate Thompson, Sunday Times bestselling author

Wow! Tense, emotional and thought-provoking, this book ticks all boxes for me. Most definitely a 5-star read’ Lesley Eames

'A captivating story with a twist of romance threaded throughout' Glynis Peters, author of The Secret Orphan

'A compelling tale of friendship, courage and espionage in a frightening and uncertain world' Charlotte Betts, author of The Dressmaker's Secret

'A compelling and powerful read' – Gill Thompson, USA Today bestselling author of The Child on Platform One

'A powerful and thoughtful novel' – Louise Fein, author of Daughter of the Reich

'A gripping tale of wartime sacrifice and innocence lost in the cause of freedom' – Jina Bacarr, author of Her Lost Love

The Secret Pianist

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    A Paperback / softback by Andie Newton

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      Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
      Publication Date: 18/01/2024
      ISBN13: 9780008541996, 978-0008541996
      ISBN10: 000854199X

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      Sisters. Traitors. Spies. When a British RAF Whitley plane comes under fire over the French coast and is forced to drop their cargo, a spy messenger pigeon finds its way into unlikely handsThe occupation has taken much from the Cotillard sisters, and as the Germans increase their forces in the seaside town of Boulogne-sur-Mer, Gabriella, Martine and Simone can't escape the feeling that the walls are closing in.Yet, just as they should be trying to stay under the radar, Martine's discovery of a British messenger pigeon leads them down a new and dangerous path. Gaby would do anything to protect her sisters but when the pianist is forced to teach the step-daughter of a German Commandant, and the town accuses the Cotillards of becoming Bad French' and in allegiance with the enemy, she realizes they have to take the opportunity to fight back that has been handed to them.Now, as the sisters' secrets wing their way to an unknown contact in London, Gaby, Martine and Simone have to wonder have

      Trade Review

      ‘Fast paced and hard to put down…her best yet!’ Louise Fein

      'An enthralling, beautifully researched story of courage and resistance in time of war and danger. Andie is a historical fiction author at the top of her game!’ – Kate Thompson, Sunday Times bestselling author

      Wow! Tense, emotional and thought-provoking, this book ticks all boxes for me. Most definitely a 5-star read’ Lesley Eames

      'A captivating story with a twist of romance threaded throughout' Glynis Peters, author of The Secret Orphan

      'A compelling tale of friendship, courage and espionage in a frightening and uncertain world' Charlotte Betts, author of The Dressmaker's Secret

      'A compelling and powerful read' – Gill Thompson, USA Today bestselling author of The Child on Platform One

      'A powerful and thoughtful novel' – Louise Fein, author of Daughter of the Reich

      'A gripping tale of wartime sacrifice and innocence lost in the cause of freedom' – Jina Bacarr, author of Her Lost Love

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