France 1944 and the streets are filled with swastikas. The story of a brave English girl behind enemy lines, a German soldier, and a terrible sacrifice ...
When young English nurse
Sibyl Lake
is recruited as a spy to support the French resistance, she doesn't realise the ultimate price she will end up paying. She arrives in Colmar, a French town surrounded by vineyards and swarming with German soldiers, but her fear is dampened by the joy of being reunited with her childhood sweetheart
Jacques
. Sibyl's arrival has not gone unnoticed by
Commander Wolfgang von Haagan
and she realises that letting him get closer is her best chance of learning enemy secrets. Yet despite her best intentions, Sibyl soon finds that betrayal does not come easy to her. When Jacques finds that Sibyl is involved with the enemy, he is determined to prove himself to her with one last act of heroism. An act that will put all of their lives in terrible danger...
A beautifully written, heart-wrenching and unforgettable tale of love and loss in a time of war. Perfect for fans of
The Letter
by Kathryn Hughes and
The Nightingale
by Kristin Hannah.
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The Soldier's Girl
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'Really enjoyed this book. Great characters, very well written and it was fascinating and informative with the Resistance theme. Highly recommend!' Netgalley Reviewer,
5 stars