The Forgotten Bookshop in Paris Series by Daisy Wood

From an exciting new voice in WWII historical fiction—and the author of The Clockmaker’s Wife—comes a tale of love and a betrayal that echoes through generations…. Paris, 1940: War is closing in on the city of love. With his wife forced into hiding, Jacques must stand by and watch as the Nazis take away everything he holds dear. Everything except his last beacon of hope: his beloved bookshop, La Page Cachée... moreFrom an exciting new voice in WWII historical fiction—and the author of The Clockmaker’s Wife—comes a tale of love and a betrayal that echoes through generations…. Paris, 1940: War is closing in on the city of love. With his wife forced into hiding, Jacques must stand by and watch as the Nazis take away everything he holds dear. Everything except his last beacon of hope: his beloved bookshop, La Page Cachée. But when a young woman and her child knock on his door one night and beg for refuge, he knows his only option is to risk it all once more to save a life…. Modern day: Juliette and her husband have finally made it to France on the romantic getaway of her dreams—but as the days pass, all she discovers is quite how far they’ve grown apart. She’s craving a new adventure, so when she happens across a tiny, abandoned shop with a for-sale sign in the window, it feels fated. And she’s about to learn that the forgotten bookshop hides a lot more than meets the eye…. A heartbreaking tale of love and loss in war, perfect for fans of Kate Quinn and Rachel Hore. less

An unforgettable, heart-wrenching story tying together past and present, from the bestselling author of The Forgotten Bookshop in ParisProvence, 1940. Thrown out of occupied Paris by the Nazis, brave, beautiful Mathilde finds refuge with her cousin in Provence, where she’s soon drawn into the Resistance movement. Secrecy and subterfuge are her constant companions in her life on the run, where passions run high and betrayal is a constant threat... moreAn unforgettable, heart-wrenching story tying together past and present, from the bestselling author of The Forgotten Bookshop in ParisProvence, 1940. Thrown out of occupied Paris by the Nazis, brave, beautiful Mathilde finds refuge with her cousin in Provence, where she’s soon drawn into the Resistance movement. Secrecy and subterfuge are her constant companions in her life on the run, where passions run high and betrayal is a constant threat. But Mathilde’s greatest pain and greatest joy are wrapped up in the most heartbreaking secret of all: one she must hide even from her beloved husband, and keep for the rest of her days. Paris, present day. Juliette’s life should be perfect, with her bookshop established and her long-term relationship feeling settled, but something just isn’t clicking. Her thoughts turn to tracing her roots. Why did her French grandmother spend most of the war in Provence, after being expelled from Paris? An old photograph will lead Juliette to a crumbling château, where she uncovers a story that will change her life in the most unexpected way…. A heart-wrenching tale of love, loss and the realities of war, perfect for fans of Kate Quinn and Evie Woods. Readers love Daisy Wood! ‘Oh my! !! This is one of those books you just can’t put down or stop thinking about. A must read. ’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐. ‘One of my favourite reads of the year. The two timelines are seamlessly [woven] together… I loved it! ’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐. ‘A truly wonderful read that you will not want to put down! ’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐. ‘This book had me mesmerised from beginning to end. Highly recommended. ’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐. ‘A heck of a good story filled with hope, and heartbreaking at the same time. Brilliantly written! ’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐. ‘Such a stunning read! Five stars. ’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐. less