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Sunday Times bestselling author Anita Frank returns with a breathtaking story of love and resistance... ''Tender and evocative... ultimately humane and affirming'' Sean Lusk May 1915. When his aircraft crashes in Northern France, British airman Henry finds himself stranded behind enemy lines. His survival depends on the courage and compassion of a local family who risk everything by hiding him in their farmhouse. With her village already suffering under Occupation, Marie knows sheltering Henry will put her in family in grave danger, and that peril only increases when two German officers are unexpectedly billeted with them. Forced to live cheek by jowl with their occupiers, it takes all their cunning to keep their deadly secret. As the shadow of war spreads, loves blooms, offering a glimmer of hope amidst the darkness. But before long love is put to the test as everyone''s loyalty is called into question. The ramifications of the choices they must now make will be felt long after the war is over. Anita Frank''s captivating new novel is a deeply moving tale of courage and sacrifice. ***** Praise for Anita Frank: ''Ingenious'' Sunday Times ''Frank is a writer who I will continue to read, again and again, she never lets you down'' Fiona Scarlett ''From now on, Anita will be a must-read author for me'' Jill Mansell ''Exquisitely written'' Tom Hindle ''Addictive and utterly compelling; I absolutely loved it. Highly recommended'' MW Craven ''A cleverly structured story, with twist after twist... Excellent'' Ragnar Jonasson ...
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Anita Frank was born in Shropshire and studied English and American History at the University of East Anglia. She lives in Gloucestershire with her husband and three children and is now a full-time carer for her disabled son. Her debut novel
The Lost Ones was shortlisted for the Goldsboro Books Glass Bell Award and the Historical Writers' Association Debut Crown Award. Her novel
The Good Liarswas an instant
Sunday Timesbestseller.This is her fourth novel.
