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The Girl You Left Behind

The No 1 bestselling love story from Jojo Moyes
By Jojo Moyes
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The Girl You Left Behind by Jojo Moyes is a captivating story merging past and present. Set in France during World War I, it follows a young woman's struggle to protect her family against the backdrop of German occupation. Simultaneously, in the present day, a woman in London discovers the portrait of the past woman, leading her on an emotional journey intertwining love, sacrifice, and the enduring power of art.
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You might enjoy this novel if you're captivated by tales of love and resilience across different eras. The story weaves together the lives of a woman from World War I France and a modern-day widow, exploring themes of art, sacrifice, and the enduring nature of hope and passion. If you appreciate narratives that blend historical and contemporary threads, this book could be a compelling read for you.

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The Girl You Left Behind

France, 1916. Sophie Lefevre must keep her family safe whilst her adored husband Edouard fights at the front. When she is ordered to serve the German officers who descend on her hotel each evening, her home becomes riven by fierce tensions.

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A reissue of the hauntingly romantic and utterly irresistible story set between 1916 and the present day, from the internationally bestselling author.

The Girl You Left Behind

France, 1916. Sophie Lefevre must keep her family safe whilst her adored husband Edouard fights at the front. When she is ordered to serve the German officers who descend on her hotel each evening, her home becomes riven by fierce tensions. And from the moment the new Kommandant sets eyes on Sophie's portrait—painted by Edouard—a dangerous obsession is born, which will lead Sophie to make a dark and terrible decision.

Almost a century later, and Sophie's portrait hangs in the home of Liv Halston, a wedding gift from her young husband before he died. A chance encounter reveals the painting's true worth and its troubled history. A history that is about to resurface and turn Liv's life upside down all over again.

In The Girl You Left Behind, two young women, separated by a century, are united in their determination to fight for what they love most—whatever the cost.

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Jojo Moyes delivers a compelling narrative masterclass in The Girl You Left Behind, which fans of Me Before You will find captivating. Critics highlight her sophisticated storytelling, emotional depth, and the beautifully woven portrayal of love and persistence amid adversity. The novel's rich character portrayal and intricate plotting keep readers engaged, offering thoughtful reflections long after they finish. Moyes skilfully addresses complex historical themes while maintaining an engaging narrative balance.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780718157845

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 27 September 2012

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Books Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 33.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 383g

Pages: 544

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About the Author

Jojo Moyes is a novelist and a journalist. She worked at the Independent for ten years before leaving to write full-time. Her novels have all been critically acclaimed and include the Sunday Times Number One bestselller The One Plus One and the global phenomenon Me Before You, which has sold five million copies to date.Jojo lives in Essex with her husband and their three children.

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