The Forgotten Bookshop in Paris: from an exciting new voice in historical fiction comes a gripping and emotional novel

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To make things worse, after she is being cheated on (something the story doesn't let us forget), she actually oggles a man who she KNOWS has a girlfriend?

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Amazingly calm; fifteen minutes before their airport taxi arrives the following morning she drops the bombshell, typical though, he turns it round to make out it's all her fault! At first I was intrigued by how this cliche romance was going to intersect with the story of a couple in occupied France standing up to the Nazi’s. It is a story of Love and of compassion for those unfortunate enough to be hunted by the Nazi's and needing their help. Regardless, it’s a good exploration of wartime survival, devastating loss and secrets, and the serendipitous power of fate. Daisy Wood flawlessly combines the past and the present in a wonderful and well written dual timeline narrative.It’s a tale of heartbreak and hope as the two lead characters from both timelines are on a journey of self discovery. While it bothers me to read about a woman whining about an unfaithful husband and an unhappy marriage, I was relieved to hear that this author created a strong female who stood her ground and did something about it; albeit a rather unrealistic ‘move’ and ‘ending.

I would recommend this novel to anyone who loves to read about WWII, the invasion of Paris or just wants to read a heck of a good story. There were people everywhere who needed help, once you opened your eyes – and found the courage not to look away. The past timeline was better than the present, but it didn’t have much of a wow factor and was actually quite bland.It's 1940 Jacques and Mathilde, married just one year are celebrating at a restaurant when two Nazi officers walk in.

So kind in a time of such cruelty 💕 There's a beautiful prayer that Jacques learned a child and said it often throughout his life,even as he was being arrested! Juliette is half French and wants to find the square that has been drawn in her late mothers painting, that she kept on her wall for so many years.The two timelines weave together well with the historical narrative being slightly stronger - I really appreciated the evolution of Jacque’s character and the risks taken as being part of the French Resistance. Kevin just can't compute this decision for Juliette has been a compliant wife, not one to make waves and now he's hit with this!