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From an exciting new voice in WWII historical fiction comes a tale
of love, loss and a betrayal that echoes through generations…
Paris, 1940: War is closing in on the city of love. With his wife
forced into hiding, Jacques must stand by and watch as the Nazis
take away everything he holds dear. Everything except his last
beacon of hope: his beloved bookshop, La Page Cachée. But when a
young woman and her child knock on his door one night and beg for
refuge, he knows his only option is to risk it all once more to
save a life… Modern day: Juliette and her husband have finally
made it to France on the romantic getaway of her dreams – but as
the days pass, all she discovers is quite how far they’ve grown
apart. She’s craving a new adventure, so when she happens across
a tiny, abandoned shop with a for-sale sign in the window, it feels
fated. And she’s about to learn that the forgotten bookshop hides
a lot more than meets the eye… A heartbreaking tale of love and
loss in war, perfect for fans of Kate Quinn and Jennifer
Chiaverini. Readers love The Forgotten Bookshop in Paris: ‘Oh
my!!! This is one of those books you just can’t put down or stop
thinking about. A must read.’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘One of my favourite reads of the year. The two timelines are
seamlessly [woven] together… I loved it!’ NetGalley reviewer,
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A truly wonderful read that you will not want to
put down!’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘This book had
me mesmerised from beginning to end. Highly recommended.’
NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A heck of a good story
filled with hope, and heartbreaking at the same time. Brilliantly
written!’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Such a stunning
read! Five stars.’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A truly
riveting read. If you love historical fiction, this one ticks all
the boxes. Five out of five!’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
The world is at war. And time is running out... London, 1940.
Britain is gripped by the terror of the Blitz, forcing Nell Spelman
to flee the capital with her young daughter - leaving behind her
husband, Arthur, the clockmaker who keeps Big Ben chiming. When
Arthur disappears, Nell is desperate to find him. But her search
will lead her into far darker places than she ever imagined... New
York, Present Day. When Ellie discovers a beautiful watch that had
once belonged to a grandmother she never knew, she becomes
determined to find out what happened to her. But as she pieces
together the fragments of her grandmother's life, she begins to
wonder if the past is better left forgotten... A powerful and
unforgettable tale of fierce love, impossible choices and a moment
that changes the world forever, perfect for fans of Jennifer
Chiaverini and Hazel Gaynor. Readers love Daisy Wood: 'A ticking
time-bomb of intrigue, wrapped around stark but rich descriptions
of the Blitz. An unforgettable wartime debut.' Mandy Robotham,
internationally bestselling author of The Berlin Girl 'I couldn't
put it down. My favourite kind of historical fiction.' Reviewer
'Wonderful.' Reviewer 'Brilliantly captures the essence of 1940s
England. Highly recommended!' Reviewer Set between WWII and today,
and America and England, I totally loved this outstandingly amazing
book. Five stars!' Reviewer 'Daisy Wood skillfully navigates
between two timelines, and her descriptions of the war are really
masterful.' Reviewer 'The perfect blend of historical fiction and
espionage.' Reviewer 'Beautifully written... I highly recommend
this treasure!' Reviewer
The world is at war. And time is running out… London, 1940.
Britain is gripped by the terror of the Blitz, forcing
Nell Spelman to flee the capital with her young
daughter – leaving behind her husband, Arthur, the clockmaker who
keeps Big Ben chiming. When Arthur disappears, Nell is
desperate to find him. But her search will lead her into far darker
places than she ever imagined… New York, Present Day. When
Ellie discovers a beautiful watch that had once belonged to a
grandmother she never knew, she becomes determined to find out what
happened to her. But as she pieces together the fragments of her
grandmother’s life, she begins to wonder if the past is better
left forgotten… A powerful and unforgettable tale of
fierce love, impossible choices and a moment that changes the world
forever, perfect for fans of Fiona Valpy and Suzanne Kelman.
Readers love Daisy Wood: 'A ticking time-bomb of intrigue, wrapped
around stark but rich descriptions of the Blitz. An unforgettable
wartime debut.' Mandy Robotham, internationally bestselling author
of The Berlin Girl ‘I couldn’t put it down. My favourite kind
of historical fiction.’ Reviewer ‘Wonderful.’ Reviewer
‘Brilliantly captures the essence of 1940s England. Highly
recommended!’ Reviewer Set between WWII and today, and America
and England, I totally loved this outstandingly amazing book. Five
stars!’ Reviewer ‘Daisy Wood skillfully navigates between two
timelines, and her descriptions of the war are really masterful.’
Reviewer ‘The perfect blend of historical fiction and
espionage.’ Reviewer ‘Beautifully written… I highly recommend
this treasure!’ Reviewer
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