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The Last Hours in Paris: A powerful, moving and redemptive story of wartime love and sacrifice for fans of historical fiction
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Set in occupied Paris, this epic, powerful story of love, betrayal and atonement sheds light on the events of Liberation and its aftermath. A novel that will stay with you for ever.
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War brings them together.
Will liberation tear them apart?
'A wonderful book. A heartbreaking story of the power of love and forgiveness' — JILL MANSELL
'A tender, thrilling story of love and family secrets in time of war, beautifully told' — RACHEL HORE
'I was so engrossed. A wonderful, moving, ultimately uplifting book' — LESLEY PEARSE
Witness the last hours in Paris in the unforgettable new novel from the bestselling author of While Paris Slept.
Paris 1944. Elise Chevalier knows what it is to love... and to hate. Her fiancé, a young French soldier, was killed by the German army at the Maginot Line. Living amongst the enemy, Elise must keep her rage buried deep within.
Sebastian Kleinhaus no longer recognises himself. After four years spent fighting a war he doesn't believe in, wearing a uniform he despises, he longs for a way out. For something, someone, to be his salvation.
Brittany 1963. Reaching for the suitcase under her mother's bed, eighteen-year-old Josephine Chevalier uncovers a secret that shakes her to the core. Determined to find the truth, she travels to Paris where she discovers the story of a dangerous love that grew as a city fought for its freedom. Of the last stolen hours before the first light of liberation. And of a betrayal so deep that it would irrevocably change the course of two young lives forever.
'Love, loss, bravery... Ruth is an exceptional storyteller, bringing the past back to life and shining a light in the darkness' — ERICKA WALLER
'This kept me captivated on every page' — PRIMA MAGAZINE
'From the moment I started reading this book I could not put it down' ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ — REAL READER REVIEW
'An excellent read for fans of WW2 fiction' ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ — REAL READER REVIEW
'A gripping story, well-written and about little-known events' ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ — REAL READER REVIEW
'Outstandingly beautiful and brilliantly poignant' ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ — REAL READER REVIEW
'I devoured the characters, marvelled at the storyline and really didn't want it to end' ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ — REAL READER REVIEW
Acclaim for the unforgettable international bestseller While Paris Slept:
'A gripping tale of love and sacrifice' — WOMAN & HOME
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The book is praised for its emotional depth and heartrending narrative, capturing the tension and sacrifice of wartime love. Reviewers highlight Ruth Druart's ability to evoke strong emotions, noting that readers can expect a compelling and evocative story that explores themes of hope amid tragedy. With a mix of intimate and epic storytelling, it promises to tug at the heartstrings and leaves audiences thoroughly engrossed.
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ISBN: 9781472268020
Publisher: Headline Publishing Group
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 05 January 2023
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Headline Review
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 34.0mm
Width: 126.0mm
Height: 194.0mm
Weight: 310g
Pages: 448
About the Author
Ruth Druart grew up on the Isle of Wight, moving away at the age of eighteen to study psychology at Leicester University. She has lived in Paris since 1993, where she has followed a career in teaching. She has recently taken a sabbatical, so that she can follow her dream of writing full-time.
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