The Midwifes Promise, Eliza Graham
The Midwifes Promise, Eliza Graham
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The Midwife's Promise
Heartbreaking World War 2 historical fiction

Author: Eliza Graham

Narrator: Naomi Frederick

Unabridged: 10 hr 32 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 12/06/2023


Synopsis

New England, 1992. Sophie’s hand trembles as she places the birthday card on to the creamy wood of her dresser – this one postmarked from far away, and signed with a name she’s never forgotten, despite their years apart. Downstairs, guests wait around a colourful pile of gifts – Happy 90th Birthday, Sophie! But Sophie has a gift of her own to give today – a tattered collection of photographs she’s never shown anybody. Holding it to her heart, a single tear slides down her wrinkled cheek. France, 1942. Sophie is folding Camille into her arms, kissing her daughter’s hair. She’s smiling through tears at the plaintive cries of a tiny, perfect newborn baby – her first grandchild. As a midwife, she’s helped so many take their first breath, but this is special. In the street outside, Nazi soldiers patrol day and night, and each week more people disappear. Sophie clenches her fist and vows she’ll do anything to save Camille and her baby from that fate. But when evil has stolen everything you know, even the truest promises are tested. Sophie swore she’d give her life for her family. How could everything have gone so terribly, heartbreakingly wrong? A beautiful, heart-wrenching story of love, sacrifice, and the unyielding bonds of motherhood. Perfect for fans of Anna Stuart, Fiona Valpy and Kate Quinn. What readers are saying about Eliza Graham: “This is one seriously powerful World War II story dripping with courage, strength, loss and love... I could hardly breathe in spots!... Such a moving and heart-gripping story.” Reader review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “Wow! I love books based on history and boy was this book captivating! The characters, their development throughout the book… It draws you in as if you are there living and breathing the experience.” Reader review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

“I was absorbed and couldn't put it down. It has strength, loyalty, love and heartbreak through it. definitely recommend this for fans of historical fiction.” Reader review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “Very addictive… I loved this one.” Reader review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “I couldn’t put it down!” Reader review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “I LOVED this book! I was so emotionally invested in this story and these characters! Highly, highly recommend.” Reader review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “A beautifully done, heartbreaking story.” Reader review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “I adored this book.” Reader review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

About Eliza Graham

I'm Eliza Graham and I live in a beautiful part of Oxfordshire, England. I've loved reading and history since I was a small child. My historical fiction includes the bestselling novels Playing with the Moon and The One I Was. My books have been translated into German, Norwegian, Italian and Portuguese. I've been long-listed for the Richard and Judy Summer Read, shortlisted for World Book Day Hidden Gem, and nominated for the Costa and Baileys prizes.

About Naomi Frederick

Naomi Frederick was trained at the Royal Acadamy of Dramatic Arts in the UK. She has an accomplished theatre career including roles in As You Like It, Much Ado About Nothing, and The Heresy Of Love at the Globe Theatre. She has performed at many prestigious venues including the Old Vic and the National Theatre. Frederick has also performed with the Birmingham Rep and West Yorkshire Playhouse in the West End.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Gina on November 20, 2023

Oh my heart. I was browsing titles on NetGalley and came across this one and was instantly drawn by the cover and synopsis. I was so happy to have been approved to read this ARC. This book was incredible, especially having worked on L&D before as a surgical tech and scrubbed in on a handful of Cesar......more

Goodreads review by Kristina on December 12, 2023

Wow this was a really good book. Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC (Advance Reader Copy) of The Midwife's Promise by Eliza Graham. This was a heartbreaking historical novel of WWII set in France. It has a dual timeline between 1942 and 1992. I have never read a book by this author before but I will......more

Goodreads review by Star on December 29, 2023

Thank you Dreamscape Select, Storm Publishing for accepting my request to read and review The Midwife's Promise. Narrator: Naomi Frederick Stars: 4 Heartbreaking World War 2 historical fiction with the midwife role as the reason for the story. This is a side I have never thought about, but believe in......more

Goodreads review by Cindy on October 28, 2023

I don’t often begin a review with tear-filled eyes but The Midwife’s Promise left me in a huge puddle. Gripped, devastated and heartbroken are just a few words I felt after completing this novel. But I must add, I also was full of hope and uplifted by the release of truth at the end. Eliza Graham ha......more

Goodreads review by Stephanie | read_renew_repeat on October 28, 2023

There are not enough words to explain just how much I loved this book. The tears, the gasping, the waking of my husband at night while I read… I can’t properly describe how this book took hold of my heart and held on tight while I read. I am a former labor & delivery nurse and have always wanted to b......more