1940: Beatrice Crawford left her safe life in England to nurse the soldiers in the fields of France during the Great war. Once the war was over, she never returned home, and during the darkest days of WW2, her beloved Paris is occupied by the Nazi’s. Beatrice must once again do her bit, but who can she trust in this dangerous new world?

Present day: Keen to put the spark back into her life, Annie Lovell volunteers to investigate her neighbour’s inherited apartment in Paris. There she discovers a bundle of secret diaries hidden within its walls. Captivated by the City of Light, Annie must piece together the events from the past if she is to fulfil the legacy that Beatrice left for her to find…

Praise for Alex Brown:

‘An intriguing story you will love’ Jill Mansell

‘The cleverly entwined stories kept me turning the pages’ Trisha Ashley

‘A wonderfully crafted masterpiece’ Melanie Blake

‘A warm, emotional tale of love, friendship and following your heart’ Milly Johnson

‘I adored it’ Lesley Pearse

Praise for Alex Brown:

’A glamorous and moving portrayal of love, war and friendship' Carmel Harrington

‘I adored it’ Milly Johnson

‘A really lovely read' Sarah Morgan

‘Very lovely’ Jill Mansell

‘An intriguing and heart-warming story you will love’ Katie Fforde

‘Warm and cosy’ Lucy Diamond

A lovely book to curl up and unwind with, as sweet and charming as home made apple pie.’ Milly Johnson

'Poignant and moving, the cleverly entwined stories kept me turning the pages.’ Trisha Ashley

‘Alex Brown at her very best – charming, witty, heartwarming and full of absorbing characters' Carmel Harrington

'A lovely, warm-hearted and compassionate tale’ LoveReading

‘This was genuinely one of the most special books I've read this year.’ Bookish Escapes

Alex Brown is the No.1 bestselling author of eleven books including the hugely popular Carrington’s series, The Great Christmas Knit Off, The Great Village Show, The Secret of Orchard Cottage and A Postcard from Italy. Her uplifting books are published worldwide and have been translated into seven languages. She lives by the sea in South East England with her husband, daughter and two very glossy black Labradors. Alex loves hearing from her readers and can be contacted via her website – www.alexbrownauthor.com or join her for chats on Facebook at www.facebook.com/alexandrabrownauthor and Twitter @alexbrownbooks