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The compelling new novel from the Sunday Times bestselling author of The Olive Farm series about the power of love and courage in our darkest hours Forced to flee war-ravaged Poland, Sara and her parents are offered refuge in a beautiful but dilapidated house in the French Alps. It seems the perfect hideaway, despite haunting traces of the previous occupants who left in haste. But shadows soon fall over Sara's blissful summer, and her blossoming romance with local villager Alain. As the Nazis close in, the family is forced to make a harrowing choice that could drive them apart forever, while Sara's own bid for freedom risks several lives. Will Sara be reunited with those she loves? And can she ever find her way back to Alain?

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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, bestselling author of <i>The Women Who Ran Away</i> A terrific story [...] skilfully written & heart-rending, we are pulled into the beauty and destruction of the French countryside in WW2, as a young Jewish girl discovers what matters in life & fights for her love & for freedom -- Miriam Margolyes 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, author of <i>The Lost Children</i> 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, <i>Sunday Times</i> bestselling author Romantic, evocative and pulse-racingly dramatic, this novel views the war from an unusual and fascinating angle -- Wendy Holden, <i>Sunday Times</i> bestselling author An emotional and moving read. The beauty of the French landscape contrasts starkly with the fear and oppression of the war years in this story of love, loss and courage -- Fiona Valpy, bestselling author of <i>The Beekeeper's Promise</i> An 'Exciting Book to Look Forward To' * LoveReading * 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, author of <i>The Museum of Broken Promises</i> 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, author of <i>The Wild Hunt</i> series Accomplished ... the narrative is beautifully paced and clever -- Anne Lucey, <i>The Irish Examiner</i> Praise for Carol Drinkwater * - * Secrets, tragedy, hidden pasts and family secrets - I loved this Carol Drinkwater's writing is like taking an amazing holiday in book form I was hooked from a start threaded with mystery and menace . . . The story kept me gripped as the past tragedy unfolded Carol Drinkwater's writing is always guaranteed to sweep me off my feet Emotional and tenderly written Carol Drinkwater writes with captivating eloquence . . . Full of secrets, tense moments and gorgeous descriptions * LoveReading * Plenty of page-turning drama but also mouthwatering descriptions of Paris and Provence * Daily Mail * A great and compassionate writer An emotionally charged, wartime story set in the French Alps . . . an evocative tale of courage and loss, of secrets and risk * France Magazine *

A great and compassionate writer -- Danuta Kean Plenty of page-turning drama but also mouthwatering descriptions of Paris and Provence * Daily Mail * Carol Drinkwater writes with captivating eloquence . . . Full of secrets, tense moments and gorgeous descriptions * LoveReading * Emotional and tenderly written -- Elizabeth Buchan Carol Drinkwater's writing is always guaranteed to sweep me off my feet -- Rowan Coleman I was hooked from a start threaded with mystery and menace . . . The story kept me gripped as the past tragedy unfolded -- Dinah Jefferies Carol Drinkwater's writing is like taking an amazing holiday in book form -- Jenny Colgan Secrets, tragedy, hidden pasts and family secrets - I loved this -- Santa Montefiore Praise for Carol Drinkwater * - *

A great and compassionate writer Plenty of page-turning drama but also mouthwatering descriptions of Paris and Provence * Daily Mail * Carol Drinkwater writes with captivating eloquence . . . Full of secrets, tense moments and gorgeous descriptions * LoveReading * Emotional and tenderly written Carol Drinkwater's writing is always guaranteed to sweep me off my feet I was hooked from a start threaded with mystery and menace . . . The story kept me gripped as the past tragedy unfolded Carol Drinkwater's writing is like taking an amazing holiday in book form Secrets, tragedy, hidden pasts and family secrets - I loved this Praise for Carol Drinkwater * - * A terrific story [...] skilfully written & heart-rending, we are pulled into the beauty and destruction of the French countryside in WW2, as a young Jewish girl discovers what matters in life & fights for her love & for freedom -- Miriam Margolyes 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, author of <i>The Wild Hunt</i> series 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, author of <i>The Museum of Broken Promises</i> An 'Exciting Book to Look Forward To' * LoveReading * Romantic, evocative and pulse-racingly dramatic, this novel views the war from an unusual and fascinating angle -- Wendy Holden, <i>Sunday Times</i> bestselling author 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, author of <i>The Lost Children</i> 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, bestselling author of <i>The Women Who Ran Away</i>

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Carol Drinkwater is a multi-award-winning actress who is best known for her portrayal of Helen Herriot in the BBC television series All Creatures Great and Small. Her quartet of memoirs set on her olive farm in the south of France have sold over a million copies worldwide and her solo journey round the Mediterranean in search of the olive tree's mythical secrets inspired a five-part documentary film series, The Olive Route. She is also the author of novels The Forgotten Summer, The Lost Girl and The House on the Edge of the Cliff. She lives in the south of France.

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