An Act of Love
A sweeping and evocative love story about bravery and courage in our darkest hours
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Penguin Books Ltd
Published:29th Apr '21
Should be back in stock very soon

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
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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 together?
And can she hold onto the love she has found with Alain?
By 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.
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'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
'I love Carol Drinkwater's writing . . . So evocative of the south of France - you can almost smell the maquis . . . Engrossing' Reader Review
'Carol skilfully draws us in to the beautiful Alpes Maritimes region of France to tell the story of Sara . . . the writing is evocative and 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...
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
ISBN: 9781405933360
Dimensions: 198mm x 130mm x 30mm
Weight: 310g
448 pages