The Lost French Summer

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France, 1943. In a mountain village, forbidden love is deadlier than war – and some letters were never meant to be found…

High in the mountains of the South of France, baker’s daughter Ceci is trying to survive the war. Their remote village is occupied by the enemy – but more dangerous is the fact she has fallen for the one person she is forbidden to love.

With every stolen kiss in the shadow of the hillside, she risks her life. With each secret glance across the wild sage, she sacrifices everything…

Fifty years later, Annie travels from England to Paris in search of her long-lost grandmother. Armed only with a bundle of letters, she pieces together a story hidden for decades.

As the truth comes to light, Annie realises that some secrets were buried for a reason. Uncovering them will change everything she knew about her family – and herself.

Breathe the mountain air and lose yourself in this unforgettable tale of love, war and the ultimate sacrifice. Perfect for fans of Evie Woods, Eve Chase and Santa Montefiore.

About Laura Madeleine

After a childhood spent acting professionally and training at a theatre school, Laura Madeleine changed her mind, and went to study English Literature at Newnham College, Cambridge. She now writes fiction, as well as recipes, and was formerly the resident cake baker for Domestic Sluttery. She lives in Bristol, but can often be found visiting her family in Devon, eating cheese and getting up to mischief with her sister, fantasy author Lucy Hounsom.

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