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As the German tanks roll in and Paris becomes an occupied city, the promise they made as children will have consequences they could never have imagined…\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eReaders love Daughters of Paris:‘I’m an avid reader of WWII novels and this was up there with the best… Strong women, enduring friendship and love’ Bev\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘Has it all: mystery, suspense, history, strong female characters, and kept me engaged throughout…excellent’ Rachel\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘Outstanding…five stars from me’ Karren\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘It's been a while since I cried at a book!’\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eShanon\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘I really enjoyed this story of loyalty, love, bravery and true friendship…a very thought-provoking read’ Chrissie\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘This was a lovely WWII historical fiction novel that focused on the relationships between the female characters, which I appreciated. 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In a world of deception and lies, she can trust no one. Not even Mirabelle’s enigmatic piano player Felix… a part of the resistance or a collaborator? But despite her SOE training, nothing can prepare Sylvie for the horrors she is about to face – or the pain of losing those she grows closer to undercover…\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a pageturning and gripping romance set in occupied France during WW2 for fans of Pam Jenoff !\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eReaders are absolutely loving The Secret Agent:‘Captivated my heart…5 out of 5 stars for me’ Megan\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘A beautiful historical novel describing the plight of a brave young woman willing to put her own life at risk for the sake of saving others’ Julia\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘A wonderful novel with exciting twists and a satisfying ending’ Emily\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘I sat up through the night reading this book and I would definitely recommend it’ Julie\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘Perfect for a flight or a night curled up with a cup of tea or wine’ Sarah\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘A heartbreaking story of the sacrifices made by the young women of the S.O.E’ Anne\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘I would give this a higher rating than 5 it was that good’ Patricia\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘There is romance, drama and tension … an enjoyable read’ Karyn\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56221468590453,"sku":"9780008400132","price":8.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9780008400132_5c7d5717-c396-4a72-94b7-92935f07227d.jpg?v=1785658663"},{"product_id":"9780008637224","title":"My Fair Lord","description":"\u003cp\u003eA Gilded Age Retelling of My Fair LadyArriving into English society from the drawing rooms of New York, Miss Florence Wakechild desires nothing less than the marriage her father is so desperately seeking for her. Clayton Wakechild desires nothing more than finding a suitable husband for his daughter – a husband of noble birth and title no less. No ‘new money’ here. Frustrated with her father’s obsession with the British aristocracy, Florence comes up with a plan. If she can train an ordinary working man to behave like a viscount and fool her father, she can prove to him a title is meaningless. It’s a straightforward plan, but the man Florence chooses is Ned Blake, a man who will open her eyes in a way she couldn’t have imagined. As Ned’s hands gently guide her across the ballroom floor, the last thing Florence expects to feel is something… real.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eReaders are loving My Fair Lord★★★★★\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'Very amusing and easy to read.'★★★★★\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘Recommend.'★★★★★\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'I loved everything about this story \u0026amp; will definitely be reading more of Elisabeth's books. I've read so many \u0026amp; never been disappointed.'★★★★★\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'What a gem of a romance!'★★★★★\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'What a fabulous whirlwind of story.'\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56221931405685,"sku":"9780008637224","price":9.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9780008637224_a9202b2d-414c-4424-873c-03670fd7bab3.jpg?v=1785658681"},{"product_id":"9780008707163","title":"The Laudanum Ladies’ Society","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn a London that insists women remain quiet, dutiful, and dull, two unlikely conspirators discover a secret that awakens everything society tells them to suppress… Jenny Rosewood – single, clever and nearly thirty, heaven forbid – has long disguised herself as a man to attend nighttime lectures and chase knowledge forbidden to her. But when an accidental alteration of her uncle’s sleeping draught unleashes a dizzying rush of freedom, Jenny sees an opportunity. Together with Gwen Walters, a pharmacist’s wife hidden in her husband’s shadow, they form a covert sisterhood where London’s ladies gather to indulge in their secret tincture under the guise of afternoon tea. Soon, society's most proper ladies are sipping their way toward inspiration, rebellion and risk. 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