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Daughters of War by Dinah Jefferies is set against the lush backdrop of wartime France. It follows the lives of three sisters navigating personal and familial challenges amidst the chaos of World War II. As they face various trials, the bond between them is tested, revealing hidden strengths and secrets while they strive for survival and resilience in a world at conflict.
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You might enjoy this book if you are drawn to historical fiction set during wartime, where family, courage, and secrets weave a compelling narrative. It captures the resilience and determination of three sisters facing the challenges of occupied France in World War II, making it a captivating read for those who appreciate stories of strength and survival amidst turmoil.

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The first in the new sweeping historical series from the No.1 Sunday Times bestselling author

‘A warm and engrossing tale of passion and courage. I loved it’ Rachel Hore, bestselling author of A Beautiful Spy

the most spellbinding escapist historical fiction novel of WW2 France from the No. 1 Sunday Times bestseller

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The first in the new sweeping historical series from the No.1 Sunday Times bestselling author

‘A warm and engrossing tale of passion and courage. I loved it’ Rachel Hore, bestselling author of A Beautiful Spy

France, 1944.

Deep in the river valley of the Dordogne, in an old stone cottage on the edge of a beautiful village, three sisters long for the end of the war.

Hélène, the eldest, is trying her hardest to steer her family to safety, even as the Nazi occupation becomes more threatening.

Elise, the rebel, is determined to help the Resistance, whatever the cost.

And Florence, the dreamer, just yearns for a world where France is free.

Then, one dark night, the Allies come knocking for help. And Hélène knows that she cannot sit on the sidelines any longer. But secrets from their own mysterious past threaten to unravel everything they hold most dear…

The first in an epic new series from the No.1 Sunday Times bestseller, Daughters of War is a stunning tale of sisters, secrets and bravery in the darkness of war-torn France…

‘A wonderfully evocative and sensual writer’ Santa Montefiore, bestselling author of Here and Now

Love, grief, abandonment, betrayal and secrets … I adored it’ Liz Nugent, bestselling author of Our Little Cruelties

‘A rich tapestry of courage, passion and family secrets beneath the dark shadows of war’ Hazel Gaynor, bestselling author of The Bird in the Bamboo Cage

‘A glorious page-turner … a novel to disappear into’ Gill Paul, bestselling author of The Secret Wife

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Daughters of War by Dinah Jefferies has received praise for its evocative and moving narrative, rich in themes of courage, love, and family loyalty under strain. Readers appreciate its lush descriptions and compelling portrayal of wartime bravery and sisterhood. The unfolding of long-hidden secrets keeps readers hooked, while the vibrant depiction of life in rural France adds depth and tension.

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Book Details

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ISBN: 9780008427023

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 16 September 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: HarperCollins

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 34.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 370g

Pages: 544

About the Author

Dinah Jefferies began her career with The Separation, followed by the No.1 Sunday Times and Richard and Judy bestseller, The Tea-Planter’s Wife. Born in Malaysia, she moved to England at the age of nine, and went on to study fashion design, work in Tuscany as an au pair for an Italian countess, and live with a rock band in a commune in Suffolk.

In 1985, a family tragedy changed everything, and she now draws on the experience of loss in her writing, infusing love, loss and danger with the seductive beauty of her locations. She is published in 29 languages in over 30 countries and lives close to her family in Gloucestershire.

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