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A Postcard from Paris

By Alex Brown
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Set between the turmoil of 1940 and the present day, A Postcard from Paris follows Beatrice Crawford, who left England to nurse soldiers in France during the First World War. She remains in Paris through the Second World War, navigating the perils of Nazi occupation. In the present day, Annie Lovell unlocks secrets hidden in a Parisian apartment, discovering diaries that tell Beatrice's story. Together, their lives weave a heartfelt tale of love, friendship and courage amid history’s darkest moments.
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This book will appeal to fans of historical romance, stories of World War II, and readers who appreciate deeply emotional narratives about love, resilience, and friendship.

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‘Evocative and engaging … a story to fall in love with’ Cathy Bramley ‘A delightful cast of characters’ Woman’s Weekly

an emotional, escapist and uplifting romance novel from the No.1 bestselling author

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Evocative and engaging … a story to fall in love with – Cathy Bramley

A delightful cast of characters – Woman’s Weekly

1940: Beatrice Crawford left her safe life in England to nurse the soldiers in the fields of France during the Great War. Once the war was over, she never returned home, and during the darkest days of WW2, her beloved Paris is occupied by the Nazis. Beatrice must once again do her bit, but who can she trust in this dangerous new world?

Present day: Keen to put the spark back into her life, Annie Lovell volunteers to investigate her neighbour’s inherited apartment in Paris. There she discovers a bundle of secret diaries hidden within its walls. Captivated by the City of Light, Annie must piece together the events from the past if she is to fulfil the legacy that Beatrice left for her to find…

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An intriguing story you will love – Jill Mansell

The cleverly entwined stories kept me turning the pages – Trisha Ashley

A wonderfully crafted masterpiece – Melanie Blake

A warm, emotional tale of love, friendship and following your heart – Milly Johnson

I adored it – Lesley Pearse

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Acclaimed for its warmth and charm, this novel has been called a "lovely, warm-hearted and compassionate tale" by LoveReading and praised for being "poignant and moving" with cleverly entwined stories that keep readers captivated (Trisha Ashley). Readers adore its heartwarming characters and find it "warm and cosy" (Lucy Diamond), making it a perfect book to relax with (Milly Johnson).

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780008421984

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 15 April 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: HarperCollins

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 27.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 280g

Pages: 416

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Alex Brown Fiction General Fiction Historical Fiction Historical Romance Romance

About the Author

Alex Brown is the bestselling author of five books and launched her career with the hugely popular Carrington’s series set in a seaside town department store. Alex now writes warm, witty and heartfelt novels centred on the cosy community spirit of village life. Alex began her writing career as a weekly columnist for The London Paper, before trading in the rat race for the good life. When she isn’t writing Alex enjoys knitting, and is passionate about supporting charities working with care leavers, adoption and vulnerable young people. Alex lives in a rural village in Sussex, with her husband, daughter and a two very shiny black Labradors. She loves hearing from her readers, so please visit her website – www.alexbrownauthor.com or join her for chats on Facebook at www.facebook.com/alexandrabrownauthor and Twitter @alexbrownbooks

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