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Songs of Love and War

Family secrets and enduring love - from the Number One bestselling author (The Deverill Chronicles 1)
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Songs of Love and War by Santa Montefiore is a sweeping saga set against the backdrop of an Irish estate. The novel explores the interwoven lives of three women as they navigate love, friendship, and family secrets during times of war and upheaval. Spanning several decades, the story delves into themes of passion, loyalty, and the enduring impact of past events.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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This captivating novel intertwines romance, history, and family secrets, appealing to those who enjoy multi-generational sagas within a richly detailed backdrop. If you are drawn to emotionally charged storytelling with complex characters and sweeping landscapes, this book may capture your imagination and your heart.

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Welcome to Castle Deverill, and the incredible sweeping story of love and family from bestselling author Santa Montefiore.

Their lives were mapped out ahead of them. But love and war will change everything…

Castle Deverill, nestled in the rolling Irish hills, is home to three very different women: flame-haired Kitty Deverill, her best friend and daughter of the castle’s cook, Bridie Doyle, and her flamboyant English cousin, Celia Deverill.

When war breaks out, their lives will change forever.

Wrenched apart by betrayal and swept to different parts of the globe, their friendship will be tested a thousand times over. But one bond will keep them together forever: their fierce and unwavering longing for Castle Deverill and all the memories contained within it.

Fall in love with beloved bestselling author Santa Montefiore's epic tale of romance, secrets, family and friendship with this, the first novel in the beloved Deverill Chronicles, perfect for everyone who loves Jojo Moyes, Rosamund Pilcher and Victoria Hislop.

PRAISE FOR SANTA MONTEFIORE

‘Nobody does epic romance like Santa Montefiore’ JOJO MOYES

‘An enchanting read overflowing with deliciously poignant moments’ DINAH JEFFERIES on Songs of Love and War

‘Santa Montefiore hits the spot for my like few other writers’ SARRA MANNING

‘One of our personal favourites’ THE TIMES on The Last Secret of the Deverills

‘Accomplished and poetic’ Daily Mail

‘Santa Montefiore is a marvel’ Sunday Express

Series: The Deverill Chronicles

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Songs of Love and War is praised as a beautifully immersive read, rich with poignant moments. It is depicted as an international bestseller for its compelling narrative spanning generations, capturing the intertwining lives of three friends amidst Ireland's historical upheavals. The book is described as both tender and tragic, making it an engrossing experience.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781471135866

Publisher: Simon & Schuster Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 05 May 2016

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Simon & Schuster Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 528

About the Author

Santa Montefiore is the number one bestselling author of more than thirty novels and has sold over eight million copies worldwide. Her books have been translated into twenty-five languages, and she won a Romantic Novelists’ Association Award for The Temptation of Gracie in 2019, which is currently in development for film. Born in England in 1970, she grew up in Hampshire and now lives in London with her husband, writer Simon Sebag Montefiore, their daughter Lilochka, son Sasha, and dog Simba. Shadows in the Moonlight is the first novel of a planned trilogy following the character Pixie Tate. Visit her at SantaMontefiore.co.uk and connect with her on Facebook @SantaMontefioreBooks or on Instagram @SantaMontefioreOfficial. 

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