The Girl from Normandy

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A BRAND NEW World War Two novel of love, courage and family secrets from the BESTSELLING author of The Last Boat Home ❤️ Must-read for fans of Fiona Valpy and Lorna Cook! 'Spanning continents and decades, this sweeping epic stole my heart' Renita D'Silva ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Paris, 1940: Marie-Claire steps into the Gare de Lyon, not knowing it will be the last time she'll see her husband and son. Fleeing occupied Paris, she travels into the countryside of Normandy, and stumbles upon a chateau near Caen and a growing resistance movement. Soon, Marie-Claire finds herself working in a cafe in the quiet village of Sainte-Mère-Église, where she tries to come to terms with all she has lost – but little does she realise that her presence in Normandy will change the course of history... 1998: Half a century later, Esther is returning to the Normandy village she visited as a teenager, seeking a break from her monotonous