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Charlotte Gray

By Sebastian Faulks
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Charlotte Gray by Sebastian Faulks is set during World War II and follows a young Scottish woman who travels to occupied France on a mission to support the Resistance. As she navigates the tensions and dangers of war, she also embarks on a personal quest, searching for her missing lover. The novel beautifully weaves themes of love, courage, and identity amid the backdrop of a tumultuous historical period.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy historical fiction with a blend of romance and espionage. Set during World War II, it offers an evocative portrayal of courage and love amidst the perils of war, capturing the tension and humanity of the era.

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THE MILLION-COPY BESTSELLER FROM THE AUTHOR OF BIRDSONG

'Excruciatingly powerful' - ANTONY BEEVOR

'A brilliant, harrowing, powerful novel' - DAILY MAIL

'Faulks is a prodigiously talented writer' - NEW YORK TIMES

In the black of night, a woman lands on the fields of Occupied France. Charlotte Grey is on a mission for the British government to deliver a message and must shed her identity to blend into the small town of Lavaurette. But Charlotte has her own secret, her lover, airman Peter Gregory, is missing in action, and she will risk everything to find him.

A million-copy bestseller, Charlotte Gray is an enthralling story of love, deceit and courage, and a classic of spy literature.

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Charlotte Gray by Sebastian Faulks is praised for its vivid historical context and emotional depth, capturing the complexities of World War II through a richly developed narrative. Critics often highlight the compelling characterisation of Charlotte, as well as the seamless blend of romance and wartime suspense. Some reviews mention that the novel's intricate plot and evocative descriptions make it both an absorbing and thought-provoking read.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781804944196

Publisher: Cornerstone

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 13 April 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin (Cornerstone)

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 32.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 353g

Pages: 512

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Fiction General Fiction Literary Fiction Penguin Books Sebastian Faulks

About the Author

Sebastian Faulks has written nineteen books, of which A Week in December and The Fatal Englishman were number one in the Sunday Times bestseller lists. He is best known for Birdsong, part of his French trilogy, and Human Traces, the first in an ongoing Austrian trilogy. Before becoming a full-time writer, he worked as a journalist on national papers. He has also written screenplays and has appeared in small roles on stage. He lives in London.

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