The Lost Song of Paris, Sarah Steele
The Lost Song of Paris, Sarah Steele
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The Lost Song of Paris
Heartwrenching WW2 historical fiction with an utterly gripping story inspired by true events

Author: Sarah Steele

Narrator: Samara MacLaren

Unabridged: 12 hr 33 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Review

Published: 07/21/2022


Synopsis

She played for love. She fought for freedom.

Inspired by incredible true events, The Lost Song of Paris is a heart-wrenching story of lost love, danger and espionage and one remarkable woman's bravery in World War Two, from the bestselling author of The Missing Pieces of Nancy Moon and The Schoolteacher of Saint-Michel.

This unforgettable novel is perfect for fans of My Name is Eva, The Shut Away Sisters and The Secret Messenger.

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'For a moment she closed her eyes and imagined she was perched on the diving board at the Piscine Molitor, the sun beating down on her bare shoulders and the sound of Parisians at play beneath her. All she had to do was jump.'

1941. Darkness descends over London as the sirens begin to howl and the bombs rain down. Devastation seeps from every crack of the city. In the midst of all the chaos is a woman gripping a window ledge on the first floor of a Baker Street hotel. She is perched, ready to jump. And as flames rise around her, she is forced to take her chances.

1997. Amy Novak has lost the two great loves in her life: her husband, Michael, and her first love, music. With the first anniversary of Michael's death approaching, Amy buries herself in her job as an archivist. And when a newly declassified file lands on her desk, she is astonished to uncover proof that Agent 'Colette' existed - a name spoken only in whispers; an identity so secret that it has never been verified.

Her discovery leads her to MI6 'godmother' Verity Cooper - a woman with secrets of her own - and on to the streets of Paris where she will uncover a story of unimaginable choices, extraordinary courage and a love that will defy even the darkest days of World War Two . . .

(P) 2022 Headline Publishing Group Ltd

About Sarah Steele

Sarah Steele trained as a classical pianist and violinist before joining the world of publishing as an editorial assistant at Hodder and Stoughton. She was for many years a freelance editor, and now lives in the vibrant Gloucestershire town of Stroud.


Reviews

This is a dual timeline historical fiction novel with the first timeline beginning in 1941 and the second being in 1997. The majority of the book is focused on the 1941 storyline which is about a female agent 'Colette' in WWII. These parts were quite a fascinating read, with the agent having to keep......more

Goodreads review by Kim on October 14, 2023

Dit boek lag al enige tijd klaar om gelezen te gaan worden. De intrigerende cover weet direct indruk op me te maken. op de cover zien we een pianospelende vrouw met uitzicht over de stad Parijs. Het is een betoverend en mooi beeld. De typografie is helemaal passend op het beeld afgestemd. Ik heb, me......more

Goodreads review by Craig and Phil on January 31, 2024

Thank you Hachette for sending us a copy to read and review. Voices from history echo once again in this compelling story of survival, courage and acts of selfless behaviour. Networks of resistance workers and Government Agents risked their lives and risked torture as they tirelessly did their bit in......more

Goodreads review by Zoe on March 20, 2023

Immersive, memorable, and moving! The Lost Song of Paris is predominantly set in London and Paris during 1941, as well as present day, and is told from two different perspectives; Amy, a young widow and archivist who, after receiving a declassified file regarding a top female agent based in Paris dur......more

Goodreads review by Nursebookie on March 23, 2023

TITLE: THE LOST SONG OF PARIS AUTHOR: Sarah Steele PUB DATE: 03.21.2023 Now Available Moving Mesmerizing Brave I enjoyed this dual timeline historical fiction story set in London and France in 1951 during WWII, and in the present day, 1997. The story is about Amy, a young widow and an archivist who dis......more


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A brilliant storyteller whose stories are always enchanting and engrossing Prima

This magnificent novel is heartbreakingly tender and hauntingly evocative . . . the sights, sounds and smells of 1940s Britain and France are so vividly brought to life and the characters so credible, it is at times easy to forget this is fiction. You will be left wanting to learn more about the real women working in the field and behind the scenes . . . this book is a superb tribute to them all WI Life

Fascinating, moving, romantic and utterly gripping. I couldn't stop reading once I'd started.

An enthralling read. Fascinating, poignant and beautifully written, I fell under its spell from the first page.

This extraordinary story shows us the best and worst of what it is to be human, and the redeeming power of love. Like the raging melody at the centre of it, The Lost Song of Paris reaches its tumultuous climax and bursts into its own heart-wrenching tenderness.

A fantastic read. I was gripped and enthralled. Wonderful storytelling.

Sarah writes with a lyrical beauty which is testament to her former career as a musician. This is a novel you should not miss and is impossible to put down.

A tense, heart-in-mouth story about courage in Occupied Paris . . . and secrets.

LOVE IT, LOVE IT, LOVE IT, LOVE IT, LOVE IT!!!!!! THIS BOOK MUST BE READ!!