The Lost Song of Paris
Heartwrenching WW2 historical fiction with an utterly gripping story inspired by true events
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Headline Publishing Group
Published:16th Mar '23
Should be back in stock very soon
'A fantastic read. I was gripped and enthralled. Wonderful storytelling' JILL MANSELL
'Fascinating, moving, romantic and utterly gripping. I couldn't stop reading' KATIE FFORDE
'Beautiful. Aromantic, thrilling and exceptionally moving story. Historical fiction at its best' EMMA FLINT
'Readers will adore walking through occupied Paris in the footsteps of the brave. A fabulous story' MANDY ROBOTHAM
'A tense, heart-in-mouth story about courage in Occupied Paris, and secrets' GILL PAUL
Inspired by true events, a heartwrenching story of lost love, danger and one woman's bravery in WWII, perfect for fans of My Name is Eva, The Shut Away Sisters and The Secret Messenger.
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'For a moment she closed her eyes and imagined she was perched on the diving board at the Piscine Molitor, the sun beating down on her bare shoulders and the sound of Parisians at play beneath her. All she had to do was jump.'
1941. Darkness descends over London as the sirens begin to howl and the bombs rain down. Devastation seeps from every crack of the city. In the midst of all the chaos is a woman gripping a window ledge on the first floor of a Baker Street hotel. She is perched, ready to jump. And as flames rise around her, she is forced to take her chances.
1997. Amy Novak has lost the two great loves in her life: her husband, Michael, and her first love, music. With the first anniversary of Michael's death approaching, Amy buries herself in her job as an archivist. And when a newly declassified file lands on her desk, she is astonished to uncover proof that 'Agent Colette' existed - a name spoken only in whispers; an identity so secret that it has never been verified.
Her discovery leads her to MI6 'godmother' Verity Cooper - a woman with secrets of her own - and on to the streets of Paris where she will uncover a story of unimaginable choices, extraordinary courage and a love that will defy even the darkest days of World War Two . . .
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What real readers are saying about The Lost Song of Paris:
'I loved this book - a perfect summer read' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐...
A brilliant storyteller whose stories are always enchanting and engrossing * Prima *
This magnificent novel is heartbreakingly tender and hauntingly evocative . . . the sights, sounds and smells of 1940s Britain and France are so vividly brought to life and the characters so credible, it is at times easy to forget this is fiction. You will be left wanting to learn more about the real women working in the field and behind the scenes . . . this book is a superb tribute to them all * WI Life *
Fascinating, moving, romantic and utterly gripping. I couldn't stop reading once I'd started. -- KATIE FFORDE
An enthralling read. Fascinating, poignant and beautifully written, I fell under its spell from the first page. -- TESSA HARRIS
Marrying a gripping pace with authentic atmosphere, Sarah Steele takes you right into the beating heart of occupied France, its terrifying risks and dangers round every corner. . .This extraordinary story shows us the best and worst of what it is to be human, and the redeeming power of love. Like the raging melody at the centre of it, The Lost Song of Paris reaches its tumultuous climax and bursts into its own heart-wrenching tenderness. -- JANE BAILEY
A fantastic read. I was gripped and enthralled. Wonderful storytelling. -- JILL MANSELL
Sarah writes with a lyrical beauty which is testament to her former career as a musician. This is a novel you should not miss and is impossible to put down. -- CAROLINE MONTAGUE
A tense, heart-in-mouth story about courage in Occupied Paris . . . and secrets. -- GILL PAUL
LOVE IT, LOVE IT, LOVE IT, LOVE IT, LOVE IT!!!!!! THIS BOOK MUST BE READ!! -- REAL READER
ISBN: 9781472294289
Dimensions: 196mm x 128mm x 34mm
Weight: 320g
448 pages