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An Act of Love

A sweeping and evocative love story about bravery and courage in our darkest hours
By Carol Drinkwater
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An Act of Love by Carol Drinkwater is a sweeping tale set in Paris during the early 20th century. It explores the intertwining lives of two women from different backgrounds against the backdrop of war and societal change. As they navigate personal and political upheavals, their resilience and friendship become central to their survival and hopes for a better future.
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You might enjoy this book if you're drawn to powerful stories that dive into complex family dynamics and personal growth. Set against a backdrop rich in historical and emotional depth, it's a narrative that entwines love, secrets, and redemption, offering a compelling exploration of the characters' lives and relationships.

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An Act of Love

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The compelling new novel from the Sunday Times bestselling author of The Olive Farm series about the power of love and courage in our darkest hours.

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 Sara be reunited with those she loves? And can she ever find her way back to Alain?

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An Act of Love by Carol Drinkwater is praised for its evocative and beautifully written narrative, depicting the beauty of the French countryside juxtaposed with the fear and oppression of the war years. It explores themes of love, friendship, and bravery, offering an emotional and moving portrayal of a young Jewish girl's fight for love and freedom amidst WWII's backdrop. The story's setting in the Alpes Maritimes adds a wonderful sense of place, making it a compelling read that is both thought-provoking and heart-rending.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781405933360

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 29 April 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Books Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 30.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 310g

Pages: 448

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Carol Drinkwater Fiction General Fiction Historical Romance Literary Fiction Penguin Books Romance

About the Author

Carol Drinkwater is a multi-award-winning actress who is best known for her portrayal of Helen Herriot in the BBC television series All Creatures Great and Small. Her quartet of memoirs set on her olive farm in the south of France have sold over a million copies worldwide and her solo journey round the Mediterranean in search of the olive tree's mythical secrets inspired a five-part documentary film series, The Olive Route. She is also the author of novels The Forgotten Summer, The Lost Girl and The House on the Edge of the Cliff. She lives in the south of France.

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