Heartbreaking WW2 Stories – serie

A BRAND NEW poignant and sweeping historical love story of courage, longing and impossible choices. Perfect for fans of Kate Quinn and Mandy Robotham!✨📖Through the trees in St James's Park she spotted the white facades of the Whitehall offices, and her stomach contracted. But it wasn’t nerves. Fortitude, yes, and a kind of hell-bent willingness. An understanding of the importance of her work; to do something, however small, to help. A privilege.1941: A world away from idyllic childhood summers spent in Devon, Cassie Marsh steps through the sandbagged entrance to the War Room, determined to do her part for the war effort.The air crackling with tension, the urgency of whispered conversations, the weight of secrets – nothing in her quiet upbringing has prepared her for this. Here, women like her are expected to work tirelessly, remain composed, even as their homes – and lives – are devastated by the Blitz.But Cassie’s heart is already divided between love and duty. She dreams of rich summers at Greenaways from a lifetime ago, before her world was torn apart. She dreams of one person… the one she cannot – but must – forget.And as her family begs her to return to safety, to the soothing, reassuring walls of the country house, Cassie must decide where her heart really lies. In times of war, can you ever afford to question your loyalty?A evocative and beautifully written wartime story of love, duty and courage.Praise for Catherine Law:'From the first line, dripping with poignancy, The Map Maker's Promise had me hooked. Catherine Law's beautifully written tale of one woman's life, intense pain, and deep regret will stay with me for as long as the mist hovers over the Scottish Highlands. A perfect book.' Rachel Sweasey'I was completely enthralled. I could not put this beautifully written book down and read it in one glorious sitting. Such wonderful writing. Such a compelling and haunting story. And the descriptions! The settings come alive and I absolutely lived every scene.' Renita D'Silva'an engrossing – often heartbreaking but entirely compelling – story that I thoroughly enjoyed, and one I’d very much recommend to others' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review'A beautifully written story which tugged at the heart strings.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review'the ending is a masterclass in great storytelling' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review'The Map Maker’s Promise initially exhibits a lot of sadness and pain but it also evolves into a landscape of healing and hope. Highly recommend. 5 Stars' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review'A beautifully written emotional, absorbing story about love, family, and secrets. I absolutely loved it.' Siobhan Daiko'‘I was engrossed in this beautiful, heartfelt story. Characters to care about and a plot that kept me turning the pages.’ Helen Parusel

A heartbreaking WW2 historical novel, perfect for fans of Kathryn HughesTorn apart by war. Can their love survive?1939American heiress Vivi Miles falls for naval officer Nathan as soon as she arrives in England. And, under the threat of war, they marry in a whirlwind before he leaves to join his ship.When Nathan returns from Dunkirk injured, he is distant, aloof, and no longer the man Vivi fell in love with. But it’s not just because of his brutal experiences of war. Nathan has a secret and Vivi suspects it’s linked to the mysterious evacuee at the secluded house in the woods on his Kent estate.As war continues to rage, Vivi battles her own grief and loneliness, and tries to find out the truth of the girl’s identity, uncovering a scandal from the past.Is her love for Nathan strong enough to survive?A tear-jerking and beautiful wartime read for fans of Kathryn Hughes and Leah Fleming.Praise for Catherine Law:'I was engrossed in this beautiful, heartfelt story. Characters to care about and a plot that kept me turning the pages' Helen Parusel'A beautifully written emotional, absorbing story about love, family, and secrets. I absolutely loved it' Siobhan Daiko'What a stunning read...' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review'You must read this book!' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review'A beautifully crafted story' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review

A heartbreaking WW2 historical novel, perfect for fans of Kathryn HughesTorn apart by war. Can their love survive?1939American heiress Vivi Miles falls for naval officer Nathan as soon as she arrives in England. And, under the threat of war, they marry in a whirlwind before he leaves to join his ship.When Nathan returns from Dunkirk injured, he is distant, aloof, and no longer the man Vivi fell in love with. But it’s not just because of his brutal experiences of war. Nathan has a secret and Vivi suspects it’s linked to the mysterious evacuee at the secluded house in the woods on his Kent estate.As war continues to rage, Vivi battles her own grief and loneliness, and tries to find out the truth of the girl’s identity, uncovering a scandal from the past.Is her love for Nathan strong enough to survive?A tear-jerking and beautiful wartime read for fans of Kathryn Hughes and Leah Fleming.Praise for Catherine Law:'I was engrossed in this beautiful, heartfelt story. Characters to care about and a plot that kept me turning the pages' Helen Parusel'A beautifully written emotional, absorbing story about love, family, and secrets. I absolutely loved it' Siobhan Daiko'What a stunning read...' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review'You must read this book!' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review'A beautifully crafted story' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review

A heartbreaking WW2 historical novel, perfect for fans of Kathryn HughesTorn apart by war. Can their love survive?1939American heiress Vivi Miles falls for naval officer Nathan as soon as she arrives in England. And, under the threat of war, they marry in a whirlwind before he leaves to join his ship.When Nathan returns from Dunkirk injured, he is distant, aloof, and no longer the man Vivi fell in love with. But it’s not just because of his brutal experiences of war. Nathan has a secret and Vivi suspects it’s linked to the mysterious evacuee at the secluded house in the woods on his Kent estate.As war continues to rage, Vivi battles her own grief and loneliness, and tries to find out the truth of the girl’s identity, uncovering a scandal from the past.Is her love for Nathan strong enough to survive?A tear-jerking and beautiful wartime read for fans of Kathryn Hughes and Leah Fleming.Praise for Catherine Law:'I was engrossed in this beautiful, heartfelt story. Characters to care about and a plot that kept me turning the pages' Helen Parusel'A beautifully written emotional, absorbing story about love, family, and secrets. I absolutely loved it' Siobhan Daiko'What a stunning read...' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review'You must read this book!' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review'A beautifully crafted story' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review

A BRAND NEW poignant and sweeping historical love story of courage, longing and impossible choices. Perfect for fans of Kate Quinn and Mandy Robotham!✨📖Through the trees in St James's Park she spotted the white facades of the Whitehall offices, and her stomach contracted. But it wasn’t nerves. Fortitude, yes, and a kind of hell-bent willingness. An understanding of the importance of her work; to do something, however small, to help. A privilege.1941: A world away from idyllic childhood summers spent in Devon, Cassie Marsh steps through the sandbagged entrance to the War Room, determined to do her part for the war effort.The air crackling with tension, the urgency of whispered conversations, the weight of secrets – nothing in her quiet upbringing has prepared her for this. Here, women like her are expected to work tirelessly, remain composed, even as their homes – and lives – are devastated by the Blitz.But Cassie’s heart is already divided between love and duty. She dreams of rich summers at Greenaways from a lifetime ago, before her world was torn apart. She dreams of one person… the one she cannot – but must – forget.And as her family begs her to return to safety, to the soothing, reassuring walls of the country house, Cassie must decide where her heart really lies. In times of war, can you ever afford to question your loyalty?A evocative and beautifully written wartime story of love, duty and courage.Praise for Catherine Law:'From the first line, dripping with poignancy, The Map Maker's Promise had me hooked. Catherine Law's beautifully written tale of one woman's life, intense pain, and deep regret will stay with me for as long as the mist hovers over the Scottish Highlands. A perfect book.' Rachel Sweasey'I was completely enthralled. I could not put this beautifully written book down and read it in one glorious sitting. Such wonderful writing. Such a compelling and haunting story. And the descriptions! The settings come alive and I absolutely lived every scene.' Renita D'Silva'an engrossing – often heartbreaking but entirely compelling – story that I thoroughly enjoyed, and one I’d very much recommend to others' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review'A beautifully written story which tugged at the heart strings.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review'the ending is a masterclass in great storytelling' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review'The Map Maker’s Promise initially exhibits a lot of sadness and pain but it also evolves into a landscape of healing and hope. Highly recommend. 5 Stars' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review'A beautifully written emotional, absorbing story about love, family, and secrets. I absolutely loved it.' Siobhan Daiko'‘I was engrossed in this beautiful, heartfelt story. Characters to care about and a plot that kept me turning the pages.’ Helen Parusel

A BRAND NEW poignant and sweeping historical love story of courage, longing and impossible choices. Perfect for fans of Kate Quinn and Mandy Robotham!✨📖Through the trees in St James's Park she spotted the white facades of the Whitehall offices, and her stomach contracted. But it wasn’t nerves. Fortitude, yes, and a kind of hell-bent willingness. An understanding of the importance of her work; to do something, however small, to help. A privilege.1941: A world away from idyllic childhood summers spent in Devon, Cassie Marsh steps through the sandbagged entrance to the War Room, determined to do her part for the war effort.The air crackling with tension, the urgency of whispered conversations, the weight of secrets – nothing in her quiet upbringing has prepared her for this. Here, women like her are expected to work tirelessly, remain composed, even as their homes – and lives – are devastated by the Blitz.But Cassie’s heart is already divided between love and duty. She dreams of rich summers at Greenaways from a lifetime ago, before her world was torn apart. She dreams of one person… the one she cannot – but must – forget.And as her family begs her to return to safety, to the soothing, reassuring walls of the country house, Cassie must decide where her heart really lies. In times of war, can you ever afford to question your loyalty?A evocative and beautifully written wartime story of love, duty and courage.Praise for Catherine Law:'From the first line, dripping with poignancy, The Map Maker's Promise had me hooked. Catherine Law's beautifully written tale of one woman's life, intense pain, and deep regret will stay with me for as long as the mist hovers over the Scottish Highlands. A perfect book.' Rachel Sweasey'I was completely enthralled. I could not put this beautifully written book down and read it in one glorious sitting. Such wonderful writing. Such a compelling and haunting story. And the descriptions! The settings come alive and I absolutely lived every scene.' Renita D'Silva'an engrossing – often heartbreaking but entirely compelling – story that I thoroughly enjoyed, and one I’d very much recommend to others' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review'A beautifully written story which tugged at the heart strings.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review'the ending is a masterclass in great storytelling' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review'The Map Maker’s Promise initially exhibits a lot of sadness and pain but it also evolves into a landscape of healing and hope. Highly recommend. 5 Stars' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review'A beautifully written emotional, absorbing story about love, family, and secrets. I absolutely loved it.' Siobhan Daiko'‘I was engrossed in this beautiful, heartfelt story. Characters to care about and a plot that kept me turning the pages.’ Helen Parusel

An enthralling WWII historical novel, perfect for fans of Kate Quinn's The Alice Network Love and duty, codes and spies...Kent, 1939Soon to marry her childhood sweetheart, Eliza thinks her life is set. But when war breaks out, everything changes and, while helping the soldiers returning from Dunkirk, she bumps into Lewis, an unforgettable stranger from her past.Eliza’s in-laws’ country home becomes a cell for code breakers receiving messages from the French Resistance, with Eliza as translator. When Lewis is assigned to head up the team, the pair fall dangerously in love. But with the enemy watching across the Channel and rumours of spies in their midst, Eliza is torn between passion and duty.When Lewis flies across the Channel on a secret mission, Eliza wonders if she'll ever see him again. Can she live with the terrible secret they share?A tear-jerking wartime romance for fans of Rachel Hore, Kathryn Hughes and Leah Fleming.Praise for Catherine Law:'A beautifully written emotional, absorbing story about love, family, and secrets. I absolutely loved it' Siobhan Daiko‘I was engrossed in this beautiful, heartfelt story. Characters to care about and a plot that kept me turning the pages’ Helen Parusel'A touching tale of star crossed lovers' New Magazine'You must read this book!!' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review'A beautiful story of heartache and love in the turbulent times of WW2. You will need a hanky to mop the tears' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader ReviewPreviously published as Map of Stars.

An enthralling WWII historical novel, perfect for fans of Kate Quinn's The Alice Network Love and duty, codes and spies...Kent, 1939Soon to marry her childhood sweetheart, Eliza thinks her life is set. But when war breaks out, everything changes and, while helping the soldiers returning from Dunkirk, she bumps into Lewis, an unforgettable stranger from her past.Eliza’s in-laws’ country home becomes a cell for code breakers receiving messages from the French Resistance, with Eliza as translator. When Lewis is assigned to head up the team, the pair fall dangerously in love. But with the enemy watching across the Channel and rumours of spies in their midst, Eliza is torn between passion and duty.When Lewis flies across the Channel on a secret mission, Eliza wonders if she'll ever see him again. Can she live with the terrible secret they share?A tear-jerking wartime romance for fans of Rachel Hore, Kathryn Hughes and Leah Fleming.Praise for Catherine Law:'A beautifully written emotional, absorbing story about love, family, and secrets. I absolutely loved it' Siobhan Daiko‘I was engrossed in this beautiful, heartfelt story. Characters to care about and a plot that kept me turning the pages’ Helen Parusel'A touching tale of star crossed lovers' New Magazine'You must read this book!!' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review'A beautiful story of heartache and love in the turbulent times of WW2. You will need a hanky to mop the tears' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader ReviewPreviously published as Map of Stars.

An enthralling WWII historical novel, perfect for fans of Kate Quinn's The Alice Network Love and duty, codes and spies...Kent, 1939Soon to marry her childhood sweetheart, Eliza thinks her life is set. But when war breaks out, everything changes and, while helping the soldiers returning from Dunkirk, she bumps into Lewis, an unforgettable stranger from her past.Eliza’s in-laws’ country home becomes a cell for code breakers receiving messages from the French Resistance, with Eliza as translator. When Lewis is assigned to head up the team, the pair fall dangerously in love. But with the enemy watching across the Channel and rumours of spies in their midst, Eliza is torn between passion and duty.When Lewis flies across the Channel on a secret mission, Eliza wonders if she'll ever see him again. Can she live with the terrible secret they share?A tear-jerking wartime romance for fans of Rachel Hore, Kathryn Hughes and Leah Fleming.Praise for Catherine Law:'A beautifully written emotional, absorbing story about love, family, and secrets. I absolutely loved it' Siobhan Daiko‘I was engrossed in this beautiful, heartfelt story. Characters to care about and a plot that kept me turning the pages’ Helen Parusel'A touching tale of star crossed lovers' New Magazine'You must read this book!!' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review'A beautiful story of heartache and love in the turbulent times of WW2. You will need a hanky to mop the tears' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader ReviewPreviously published as Map of Stars.

An emotionally beautiful wartime novel, perfect for fans of Kristin HannahA secret, a sacrifice, and a scandal...Summer 1939When war breaks out, Sylvie is marooned with her cousin Nell's family in the Chiltern hills and cannot return to her Normandy home.During the early days of rationing, blackouts, and the threat of bombers in the skies, Sylvie and Nell have to grow up quickly. Yet as the war rages around them, it's the competition and jealousy between the two that dominates their lives.When the girls fall in love with the same man, their relationship is truly tested.But the war pulls them all apart and changes the course of their lives – until their secrets are revealed, with devastating consequences.A heartbreaking story of love and hope, secrets and lies. Perfect for fans of Kathryn Hughes and Leah Fleming.Praise for Catherine Law:'A beautifully written emotional, absorbing story about love, family, and secrets. I absolutely loved it' Siobhan Daiko'I was engrossed in this beautiful, heartfelt story. Characters to care about and a plot that kept me turning the pages' Helen Parusel'An enjoyable page-turner' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review'What a stunning read...' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review'I loved everything about this beautiful book. Simply wonderful' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader ReviewPreviously published as The September Garden.

An emotionally beautiful wartime novel, perfect for fans of Kristin HannahA secret, a sacrifice, and a scandal...Summer 1939When war breaks out, Sylvie is marooned with her cousin Nell's family in the Chiltern hills and cannot return to her Normandy home.During the early days of rationing, blackouts, and the threat of bombers in the skies, Sylvie and Nell have to grow up quickly. Yet as the war rages around them, it's the competition and jealousy between the two that dominates their lives.When the girls fall in love with the same man, their relationship is truly tested.But the war pulls them all apart and changes the course of their lives – until their secrets are revealed, with devastating consequences.A heartbreaking story of love and hope, secrets and lies. Perfect for fans of Kathryn Hughes and Leah Fleming.Praise for Catherine Law:'A beautifully written emotional, absorbing story about love, family, and secrets. I absolutely loved it' Siobhan Daiko'I was engrossed in this beautiful, heartfelt story. Characters to care about and a plot that kept me turning the pages' Helen Parusel'An enjoyable page-turner' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review'What a stunning read...' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review'I loved everything about this beautiful book. Simply wonderful' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader ReviewPreviously published as The September Garden.