The Girl You Left Behind
From the New York Times bestselling author of The Giver of Stars and the forthcoming Someone Else's Shoes, a sweeping bestseller of love and loss, deftly weaving two journeys from World War I France to present day London.
Paris, World War I. Sophie Lefèvre must keep her family safe while her adored husband, Édouard, fights at the front. When their town falls to the Germans, Sophie is forced to serve them every evening at her hotel. From the moment the new Kommandant sets eyes on Sophie’s portrait—painted by her artist husband—a dangerous obsession is born.
Almost a century later in London, Sophie’s portrait hangs in the home of Liv Halston, a wedding gift from her young husband before his sudden death. After a chance encounter reveals the portrait’s true worth, a battle begins over its troubled history and Liv’s world is turned upside all over again.
Reviews
Loved this book. History, love, art and more. Sad for it to end.
By Uncle folger
I loved it! Such an intricate story. It’s amazing, the author’s creativity and imagination! Really loved it!
By Glfchyk
Loved it from the first to the last page. A beautiful set of stories intertwined for a human interest story that will touch your heart!
By Rubiann92
Loved it from beginning to end!
By k. learned
I love her historical stories so well done - touches on important points in a nuanced way. Great read
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