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On a platform in occupied Paris, a mother whispers goodbye.
It is the end. But also the beginning...

''What a book... Emotional and heartrending...absolutely phenomenal. I was on tenterhooks throughout. A wonderful achievement'' JILL MANSELL

*** THE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER ***

''I absolutely loved it. An ingenious plot, wonderful believable characters and it moved me to tears. A fabulous read'' LESLEY PEARSE
''An amazing story of love, resilience and the human spirit'' TRACY REES
''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
''Brace yourself for a brilliant read. This will tug at your heartstrings'' BEST
''Made me think and cry and rage

Trade Review
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
Brace yourself for a brilliant read. This will tug at your heartstrings * Best *
While 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 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

While Paris Slept A mother faces a heartbreaking

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      Publisher: Headline Publishing Group
      Publication Date: 06/01/2022
      ISBN13: 9781472267979, 978-1472267979
      ISBN10: 1472267974

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      On a platform in occupied Paris, a mother whispers goodbye.
      It is the end. But also the beginning...

      ''What a book... Emotional and heartrending...absolutely phenomenal. I was on tenterhooks throughout. A wonderful achievement'' JILL MANSELL

      *** THE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER ***

      ''I absolutely loved it. An ingenious plot, wonderful believable characters and it moved me to tears. A fabulous read'' LESLEY PEARSE
      ''An amazing story of love, resilience and the human spirit'' TRACY REES
      ''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
      ''Brace yourself for a brilliant read. This will tug at your heartstrings'' BEST
      ''Made me think and cry and rage

      Trade Review
      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
      Brace yourself for a brilliant read. This will tug at your heartstrings * Best *
      While 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 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

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