Hiding from Nazis in the French Alps, a teenage girl is torn between love and safety in this “exciting, evocative” novel by the international bestselling author (Daily Mail).
Jews fleeing Poland in 1943, Sara and her family are hiding from the horrors of World War II in a house in the mountains in France. Sara is enjoying the beauty of her surroundings, the temporary respite from danger—and her blossoming romance with the villager Alain. But the Germans remain a looming and ever-present menace.
When that threat becomes too close for comfort, Sara’s parents decide it is time to move on again, hoping to reach Italy and, finally, Palestine. However, Sara wants only to remain with Alain—a harrowing choice that will mean not only parting from her mother and father but joining the fight waged by the French Resistance and risking her life for love and freedom.
“A moving story of love and friendship with a wonderful sense of place.” —Kate Mosse, bestselling author of Labyrinth
“Carol Drinkwater’s writing is like taking an amazing holiday in book form.” —Jenny Colgan, New York Times–bestselling author of The House at the Edge of the Cliff
Genre: General Fiction
Jews fleeing Poland in 1943, Sara and her family are hiding from the horrors of World War II in a house in the mountains in France. Sara is enjoying the beauty of her surroundings, the temporary respite from danger—and her blossoming romance with the villager Alain. But the Germans remain a looming and ever-present menace.
When that threat becomes too close for comfort, Sara’s parents decide it is time to move on again, hoping to reach Italy and, finally, Palestine. However, Sara wants only to remain with Alain—a harrowing choice that will mean not only parting from her mother and father but joining the fight waged by the French Resistance and risking her life for love and freedom.
“A moving story of love and friendship with a wonderful sense of place.” —Kate Mosse, bestselling author of Labyrinth
“Carol Drinkwater’s writing is like taking an amazing holiday in book form.” —Jenny Colgan, New York Times–bestselling author of The House at the Edge of the Cliff
Genre: General Fiction
Praise for this book
"I enjoyed it very much. Her portrayal of damaged and fearful teenager is so good and believable ... I longed to be in France. It's her best." - Elizabeth Buchan
"I loved reading An Act of Love. It kept me engaged, fascinated and eager to turn the pages ... It's a wonderful, enjoyable novel with courage and survival at its heart." - Elizabeth Chadwick
"An outstanding and beautifully written story and one not to be missed. This compelling and meticulously researched WWII novel tells a part of history that should never be forgotten. Thoroughly recommend." - Shirley Dickson
"I loved An Act of Love: it's a virtual hug of a tale; warm, and engaging, and tender. Just what I needed." - Joanne Harris
"Romantic, evocative and pulse-racingly dramatic, this novel views the war from an unusual and fascinating angle." - Wendy Holden
"A lovely novel. A moving story of love and friendship with a wonderful sense of place." - Kate Mosse
"Carol skilfully draws us in to the beautiful Alpes Maritimes region of France to tell the story of Sara, a Polish refugee who want to live her life her way. The writing is evocative and Sara's story is both moving and inspiring." - Sheila O'Flanagan
"I loved reading An Act of Love. It kept me engaged, fascinated and eager to turn the pages ... It's a wonderful, enjoyable novel with courage and survival at its heart." - Elizabeth Chadwick
"An outstanding and beautifully written story and one not to be missed. This compelling and meticulously researched WWII novel tells a part of history that should never be forgotten. Thoroughly recommend." - Shirley Dickson
"I loved An Act of Love: it's a virtual hug of a tale; warm, and engaging, and tender. Just what I needed." - Joanne Harris
"Romantic, evocative and pulse-racingly dramatic, this novel views the war from an unusual and fascinating angle." - Wendy Holden
"A lovely novel. A moving story of love and friendship with a wonderful sense of place." - Kate Mosse
"Carol skilfully draws us in to the beautiful Alpes Maritimes region of France to tell the story of Sara, a Polish refugee who want to live her life her way. The writing is evocative and Sara's story is both moving and inspiring." - Sheila O'Flanagan
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