An Act of Love
-
A sweeping and evocative love story about bravery and courage in our darkest hours
Be swept away with this breathtaking and beautifully written wartime romance set deep in the French Alps, from the bestselling author behind Channel 5's Carol Drinkwater's Secret Provence
'A moving story of love and friendship' KATE MOSSE
'Each sentence shimmers' MY WEEKLY
'A virtual hug of a tale' JOANNE HARRIS
'Exciting, evocative' DAILY MAIL
'Emotional and moving' FIONA VALPY
'A beautiful book' WOMAN & HOME, Historical Novels of the Year
________
France, 1943.
Forced to flee war ravaged Poland, seventeen-year-old Sara and her parents find refuge in a dilapidated house in the French Alps. On first glance it seems the perfect hideaway.
But soon the Nazis close in, casting a shadow over Sara's blissful summer and her blossoming romance with handsome local villager Alain.
Eventually the family must make a harrowing choice, one that could drive them apart forever and risk several lives.
Will they make it through the summer?
Will the family find each other again?
And can Sara hold onto the love she has found with Alain?
________
'Romantic, evocative, and pulse racingly dramatic' WENDY HOLDEN
'A moving story of love, friendship and bravery that simply races along' WOMAN'S WEEKLY
'A terrific story . . . skilfully written and heart-rending' MIRIAM MARGOLYES
'So evocative of the south of France - you can almost smell the maquis . . . Engrossing' Reader Review
'Sara's story is both moving and inspiring' Sheila O'Flanagan, bestselling author of The Women Who Ran Away
'Great storyline, great characters. A thoroughly enjoyable read' Reader Review
'I enjoyed it very much . . . it's her best' Elizabeth Buchan, author of The Museum of Broken Promises
'A wonderful, enjoyable novel with courage and survival at its heart' Elizabeth Chadwick, author of The Wild Hunt series
'One not to be missed ... tells a part of history that should never be forgotten' Shirley Dickson, author of The Lost Children
Praise for Carol Drinkwater:
'I was hooked from the start' Dinah Jefferies
'Carol Drinkwater's writing is like taking an amazing holiday in book form' Jenny Colgan
'Beautifully woven and compelling' Rowan Coleman
'Secrets, tragedy, hidden pasts and family secrets - I loved this' Santa Montefiore
-
Imprint: Penguin
-
Published: 29/04/2021
-
ISBN: 9781405933377
-
Length: 448 Pages
-
RRP: £8.99
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
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, bestselling author of The Women Who Ran Away
-
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
-
A novel where the quality of the writing matches the intrigue of the story. An Act of Love is a beautiful book and the themes of displacement resonate with contemporary events
Woman & Home, Historical Novels of the Year
-
An outstanding and beautifully written story and one not to be missed. This compelling and meticulously researched WWII novel tells a part of history that should never be forgotten. Thoroughly recommend
Shirley Dickson, author of The Lost Children
-
Beautifully written, each sentence provides atmosphere and shimmers in thought-provoking prose
My Weekly
-
An exciting, evocative and beautifully written romance that views the war from an unusual angle
Daily Mail
-
I loved An Act of Love: it's a virtual hug of a tale; warm, and engaging, and tender. Just what I needed
Joanne Harris, Sunday Times bestselling author
-
Romantic, evocative and pulse-racingly dramatic, this novel views the war from an unusual and fascinating angle
Wendy Holden, Sunday Times bestselling author
