Daughters of War #01: Daughters of War

Daughters of War #01: Daughters of War
Dinah Jefferies
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Paperback
h198 x 129mm - 544pg
16 Sep 2021 UK
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9780008427023
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The first book in the sweeping new historical series from th No. 1 Sunday Times bestselling author. France, 1944. Deep in the river valley of the Dordogne, in an old stone cottage on the edge of a beautiful village, three sisters long for the end of the war. Helene, the eldest, is trying her hardest to steer her family to safety, even as the Nazi occupation becomes more threatening. Elise, the rebel, is determined to help the Resistance, whatever the cost. And Florence, the dreamer, just yearns for a world where France is free. Then, one dark night, the Allies come knocking for help. And Helene knows that she cannot sit on the sidelines any longer. But bravery comes at a cost, and soon the sisters' lives become even more perilous as they fight for what is right. And secrets from their own mysterious past threaten to unravel everything they hold most dear. . . The first in an epic new series from the No. 1 Sunday Times bestseller, Daughters of War is a stunning tale of sisters, secrets and bravery in the darkness of war-torn France. . . ' Dinah Jefferies weaves a rich tapestry of courage, passion and family secrets beneath the dark shadows of war . . . a novel to sweep you away to a different time and place' Hazel Gaynor, bestselling author of The Bird in the Bamboo Cage ' Love, grief, abandonment, betrayal and secrets. . . I adored it' Liz Nugent, bestselling author of Our Little Cruelties ' From the first sentence, evoking the "sun-soaked scent of fir and spruce", you are instantly transported to the delicious world of the Dordogne. . . As layers of long-hidden family secrets emerge, you are sure to be hooked to the very last page. ' Liz Trenow, bestselling author of The Poppy Factory ' An outstanding novel, beautifully written. Rich in courage, love and sacrifice. . . I was gripped by the sense of menace, spellbound by the dangers, but moved to tears by the bonds of love and loyalty, by the light within the darkness. I loved it. Can' t wait for the next in the trilogy. ' Kate Furnivall, bestselling author of The Guardian of Lies A glorious page-turner about three sisters living in Occupied France in 1944. . . a novel to disappear into' Gill Paul, bestselling author of The Secret Wife Available to pre-order now!
Praise for Dinah Jefferies: ' My ideal read; mystery, love, heart-break and joy - I couldn' t put it down' - Santa Montefiore' A stunning story of love and loyalty in wartime . . . I read breathlessly as she led them through such terrible tragic events' - Rachel Hore, bestselling author of Last Letter Home' The sights, smells and atmosphere of Ceylon are beautifully depicted. This is Dinah Jefferies at her best' - Lucinda Riley - bestselling author of The Seven Sisters' A gorgeous, captivating tale full of emotion' Liz Robinson, LoveReading' I was gripped, moved and utterly in thrall to this deeply emotional and compelling tale' - Kate Furnivall' A captivating and powerful read of wartime friendships and gorgeous locations' Women' s Weekly' I loved the period atmosphere of this book, and the sense of a vanished time' Judy Finnigan, Richard and Judy Book Club' I love Dinah Jefferies' novels for the way they conjure up exotic countries at turning points in their history. . . a fast-moving, gripping story, that will keep you guessing till the last pages' Gill Paul - author of The Secret Wife' Dinah has an infallible ability to draw us into deliciously exotic worlds . . . A wonderfully compelling, immersive read with characters that stay with you long afterwards' - Liz Trenow' Spellbinding . . . effortlessly elegant, lushly descriptive . . . Combine this with the vivid, evocative manner in which Jefferies describes the beauty of Ceylon, now Sri Lanka, and the captivating cast of characters she has created, and you have a superbly written novel that readers of historical fiction as well as women' s fiction will treasure. ' -Booklist (starred review)
Dinah Jefferies began her career with The Separation, followed by the number 1 Sunday Times and Richard and Judy bestseller The Tea-Planter' s Wife. Born in Malaysia, she moved to England at the age of nine. When she began writing novels, deeply influenced by her Eastern childhood, she was able to return there on annual research trips for each new novel. With her most recent bestseller, her seventh novel The Tuscan Contessa, she has moved to writing about a European setting for the first time and continues that in this new series. She is published in 28 languages and over 30 countries and has twice been a Richard and Judy bookclub pick.

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