The war taught her to fight. The children taught her to hope...
*The Lost Song of Paris, the new novel from Sarah Steele, is
available to pre-order now!* Inspired by real acts of bravery and
resistance, The Schoolteacher of Saint Michel is a heartrending and
deeply moving story of one woman's courage and sacrifice during
World War II, from the USA Today bestselling author of The Missing
Piece of Nancy Moon. This exquisitely beautiful novel is perfect
for readers of The Rose Code by Kate Quinn, The Postmistress, Lilac
Girls and The Girl from Vichy. 'A beautifully worked tale of
bravery, woven into the reality of a time we can't forget' Mandy
Robotham, author of The Berlin Girl 'An emotional, beautifully
constructed read. I loved the way the clues from the past and
present slowly knitted together, answering the questions that had
been missing their answers for so long' Sunday Times bestselling
author Jill Mansell 'Gripping, at times heartbreaking, but
ultimately uplifting, I found this beautifully written novel
impossible to put down' Sunday Times bestselling author Katie
Fforde ______ 'My darling girl, I need you to find someone for me .
. .' France, 1942. At the end of the day, the schoolteacher
releases her pupils. She checks they have their identity passes,
and warns them not to stop until the German guards have let them
through the barrier that separates occupied France from Free
France. As the little ones fly across the border and into their
mothers' arms, she breathes a sigh of relief. No one is safe now.
Not even the children. Berkshire, present day. A letter left to her
by her beloved late grandmother Gigi takes Hannah Stone on a
journey deep into the heart of the Dordogne landscape. As she
begins to unravel a forgotten history of wartime bravery and
sacrifice, she discovers the heartrending secret that binds her
grandmother to a village schoolteacher, the remarkable Lucie Laval
. . . ______ 'An engaging tale of courage and friendship. A
triumph!' Gill Paul 'Evocative writing and the storytelling is
masterful. It really draws the reader in' Felicity Hayes-McCoy 'A
gripping journey about the quiet triumphs and breathtaking courage
of so many women in wartime' Jane Bailey Readers ADORE The
Schoolteacher of Saint Michel: 'I loved this book, I finished
reading it on VE Day. It is certainly a fitting tribute to the
everyday people in France who resisted the German occupation in
WW2. 5 stars' 'Absolutely fabulous. Highly recommend this. I've
read The Missing Pieces of Nancy Moon - this is even better' 'Such
a poignant story and beautiful characters. I can highly recommend
this book' 'A lovely book, by turns emotional, exciting and
heart-rending. The story is beautifully told. A book that will stay
with me. Definitely recommended, particularly to anyone with an
interest in World War II historical novels' 'A lovely story of
courage and hope at a time of extreme adversity. Wonderfully
written, descriptive and poignant. This one is special' 'Sheer
escapism, beautifully written. I highly recommend it'
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