The French Resistance Hotel : An absolutely gripping and heartbreaking story of World War 2 inspired by the incredible true story - Ava Miller

The French Resistance Hotel : An absolutely gripping and heartbreaking story of World War 2 inspired by the incredible true story - Ava Miller

Ava Miller

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  • Pages · 400 pages, N/A
  • Publication Date · 13/08/2026
  • Genre · Historical fiction
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France, 1940. A hotel on the border. One woman will risk everything in the name of freedom. 'The characters were compelling, the romantic aspect wonderful, and the tension never let up as I raced through the pages'Jill Mansell, Sunday Times bestselling author'A thrilling page-turner charting astonishing female bravery and resilience in an intriguing wartime setting. Gripping and heartfelt. A must-read for historical fiction fans'Annie Lyons, USA Today bestselling author'An edge-of-your-seat story of wartime heroism and heartache . . . brilliant storytelling - I couldn't put it down'Gill Paul, bestselling author of The Second Marriage'A beautifully written tale of wartime courage and sacrifice, wrapped around an unforgettable love affair'Daisy Wood, bestselling author of The Forgotten Bookshop in ParisAfter escaping an abusive relationship in Nice, Eloise thought she'd never find a home again. Until she arrives at the Hotel Cordier in the eastern town of Sainte-B�line, straddling the frontier between Switzerland and France. But when the Nazis invade, everything changes. Trapped under occupation, Eloise finds herself drawn to the resistance - and to Andr�, its charismatic local leader. Andr� is determined to use the hotel's unique position to save as many refugees fleeing persecution as he can. It doesn't take long before the Germans start closing in. Facing the threat of discovery and the shadows of her past, Eloise must decide how much she is willing to risk for the cause, for freedom, for love . . . A devastating, sweeping and romantic historical epic of the Second World War from a thrilling new voice in historical fiction, perfect for readers of Kristin Harmel, Fiona Valpy and Heather Morris. Readers adore The French Resistance Hotel'I love a WWII story that is well researched and makes me feel as if I am there. I want the author to write characters that make me feel like I am one of them. This story did all that. Sometimes I feel guilty in loving a war story. But there is so much more to the story than that. They are emotional, struggles, friendship and pulling together. Loved this story!' ?????'Set in France in war time. this books shows the bravery and resilience of women . . . this book is very well written and a lot of background explains how difficult life in wartime was' ?????'This book takes you on the unimaginable journey that these two characters [Eloise and Andre] take together, that draws you into page after page until WW2 comes to an end. Beautifully written, interesting, and above all . . . Simply Beautiful' ?????

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