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'An inspiring true story of resilience, hope and courage' Christy Lefteri, bestselling author of The Beekeeper of Aleppo
In 1942, the Nazis come for a Jewish family living in Montparnasse, occupied Paris. In the chaos of their arrest, eleven-year-old Josie flees to the only person she trusts: her piano teacher, Andrée Levallois, secretly an operative in the French Resistance.
Andrée takes her in as a member of the family, spreading their rations and risking everything to keep her safe. But soon the authorities close in, and both Andrée and Josie are caught in a desperate race to stay alive.
Heather Morris, author of the international bestseller, The Tattooist of Auschwitz, returns with a masterful new novel that captures the astonishing bravery of French Resistance operatives, and one piano teacher who is willing to risk everything to save a young girl.
Epic in scope and inspired by real events and people, The Piano Teacher of Montparnasse is a gripping, heartbreaking and uplifting story of ordinary people in extraordinary times.
Genre: Historical
In 1942, the Nazis come for a Jewish family living in Montparnasse, occupied Paris. In the chaos of their arrest, eleven-year-old Josie flees to the only person she trusts: her piano teacher, Andrée Levallois, secretly an operative in the French Resistance.
Andrée takes her in as a member of the family, spreading their rations and risking everything to keep her safe. But soon the authorities close in, and both Andrée and Josie are caught in a desperate race to stay alive.
Heather Morris, author of the international bestseller, The Tattooist of Auschwitz, returns with a masterful new novel that captures the astonishing bravery of French Resistance operatives, and one piano teacher who is willing to risk everything to save a young girl.
Epic in scope and inspired by real events and people, The Piano Teacher of Montparnasse is a gripping, heartbreaking and uplifting story of ordinary people in extraordinary times.
Genre: Historical
Praise for this book
"No one tells stories of courage, resilience, and triumph of the spirit quite like the brilliant Heather Morris. Every page of The Piano Teacher of Montparnasse resonates like a beautifully played sonata - tender, heartbreaking, and unforgettable. Inspired by true historical events, this sweeping World War II novel is a stirring testament to the extraordinary bravery of ordinary people, revolving around a courageous young girl and her heroic piano teacher, and the life-saving power of love, music, and compassion in humanity's darkest hour. Rich with suspense, emotion, and hope, this is historical fiction at its most moving and meaningful. Once again, Heather Morris has composed yet another masterpiece that will linger in readers' hearts long after the final note has faded." - Lisa Barr
"The Piano Teacher of Montparnasse is an inspiring true story of resilience, hope, and courage." - Christy Lefteri
"This exceptional novel, an important reflection on history, grabs you from the first paragraph. The writing is immediate, as if you're right there, and the characters remind you of the importance of courage and decency in difficult times...Heather Morris takes a difficult subject and handles it with grace, infuses her chapters with hope. I ended up reading the book in one sitting. Heartbreaking and uplifting at the same time. Highly recommended." - Marta Molnar
"The Piano Teacher of Montparnasse is an inspiring true story of resilience, hope, and courage." - Christy Lefteri
"This exceptional novel, an important reflection on history, grabs you from the first paragraph. The writing is immediate, as if you're right there, and the characters remind you of the importance of courage and decency in difficult times...Heather Morris takes a difficult subject and handles it with grace, infuses her chapters with hope. I ended up reading the book in one sitting. Heartbreaking and uplifting at the same time. Highly recommended." - Marta Molnar
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