France,1943.Forced to flee war ravaged Poland,Sara and her parents are offered refuge in a beautiful but dilapidated house in the French Alps. It seems the perfect hideaway,despite haunting traces of the previous occupants who left in haste.But shadows soon fall over Sara's blissful summer,and her blossoming romance with local villager Alain. As the Nazis close in,the family is forced to make a harrowing choice that could drive them apart forever,while Sara's own bid for freedom risks several lives . . .Will her family make it through the summer togetherAnd can she hold onto the love she has found with AlainBy turns poignant and atmospheric,this is the compelling new novel from Sunday Times bestselling author Carol Drinkwater about the power of first love and courage in our darkest hours.
Publisher: Penguin Books LtdISBN: 9781405933360Number of pages: 448Weight: 309 gDimensions: 198 x 129 x 27 mm
MEDIA REVIEWS
'A lovely novel. A moving story of love and friendship with a wonderful sense of place'- Kate Mosse
'An exciting,evocative and beautifully written romance that views the war from an unusual angle'- The Daily Mail
'Carol skilfully draws us in to the beautiful Alpes Maritimes region of France to tell the story of Sara,a Polish refugee who want to live her life her way. The writing is evocative and Sara's story is both moving and inspiring'- Sheila O'Flanagan
'A terrific story (...) skilfully written & heart-rending,we are pulled into the beauty and destruction of the French countryside in WW2,as a young Jewish girl discovers what matters in life & fights for her love & for freedom'- Miriam Margolyes
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