Citadel

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Set in 1942, Citadel by Kate Mosse unfolds in the southern French town of Carcassonne. It follows a courageous group of women, led by the fearless Sandrine, as they join the resistance against Nazi occupation. Intertwining historical intrigue with themes of bravery and friendship, the novel delves into their courageous efforts to protect a mysterious encoded document that could change the course of history.
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You might like this book if you enjoy historical fiction with strong female characters and a backdrop of World War II intrigue. It weaves together the resistance movement in Occupied France with elements of suspense, mysticism, and a touch of romance, offering a rich and atmospheric narrative.

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Citadel

An epic wartime novel from the multi-million copy bestselling author of LABYRINTH and THE BURNING CHAMBERS

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1942, Nazi-occupied France. Sandrine, a spirited and courageous nineteen-year-old, finds herself drawn into a Resistance network in Carcassonne—codenamed Citadel—a group of ordinary women who are prepared to risk everything for what is right. When she meets Raoul, they discover a shared passion for the cause, for their homeland, and for each other.

But in a world where the enemy now lies in every shadow—where neighbour informs on neighbour; where friends disappear without warning and often without trace—love can demand the highest price of all...

'A thrilling adventure and a truly epic love story' The Times

'A deeply satisfying literary adventure, brimming with romance, treachery and cliff-hangers' Observer

BOOK THREE OF THE LANGUEDOC TRILOGY. Now fully revised and updated

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Citadel by Kate Mosse concludes the Languedoc trilogy with a mix of suspense, romance, and historical depth, earning praise for its atmospheric portrayal of Nazi-occupied France. Reviewers highlight its blend of adventure, epic love stories, and supernatural elements, emphasising the evocative descriptions of Carcassonne and the fight against intolerance, making it a satisfying and compelling end to the series.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781474625920

Publisher: Orion Publishing Co

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 17 February 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Orion Books Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 62.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 620g

Pages: 912

About the Author

Kate Mosse is an international bestselling novelist, non-fiction writer, essayist and playwright. With sales of more than 8 million copies worldwide, her books have been translated into 37 languages and published in 40 countries. Her fiction includes the Languedoc trilogy (Labyrinth, Sepulchre and Citadel), the gothic novels The Winter Ghosts and The Taxidermist's Daughter, a short story collection (The Mistletoe Bride) and more recently a historical adventure series, The Burning Chambers and The City of Tears. Her non-fiction includes the highly-acclaimed memoir An Extra Pair of Hands and she is working on a book and television series based on her global 'Woman in History' campaign. The Founder Director of the Women's Prize for Fiction, Kate is a Visiting Professor of Creative Writing and Contemporary Fiction at the University of Chichester and a Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature. An interviewer and presenter, she hosts the pre-show series at Chichester Festival Theatre, chairs Platform events for the National Theatre and is an Ambassador for Parkinson's UK. She was awarded an OBE in 2013 and a CBE in 2024 for services to literature, women and charity.

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