Grace, New York , 1946
Grace , a beautiful, young widow , finds an abandoned suitcase under a bench in Grand Central Station. Curiosity getting the better of her , she opens the suitcase on a hope of finding find a hint of who the owner is. Inside the contents containing a silver backed hairbrush , lavender soap and a pair of baby shoes are all neatly packed.
Realising she has invaded someone else’s privacy, she withdraws her hand and discovers a pack of carefully wrapped photographs. Each photo is of a different young woman, too different to be related , some in uniform , others not.
Who are they ? Who does the suitcase belong to ? Grace doesn’t have the answers but she’s determined to find out.
Eleanor, London, 1943
Eleanor, a Polish Jew now living and working in London as Gregory Winslow’s secretary, He’s the director of the special operations executive (SOE) . Eleanor witnesses the frustration as more and more agents are being captured and presumed dead , shortly after their arrival behind enemy lines.
Growing as frustrated as her boss and having a overwhelming urge to prove herself , Eleanor makes a bold suggestion to the director, a suggestion that would not only change her life but the lives of so many others.
Marie, London, 1944
Marie, a young single mother, a typist for the war office . Marie has always been made to feel useless , first by her father, then by her husband . With her daughter safely evacuated Marie yearns to help with the war effort .
Enjoying the quiet after a long day of constant clacking, Marie relaxes in a quiet cafè, reading poetry by her favourite French writer . Unexpectedly she is approached by a stranger who offers her a well paid job , no description or further explanation. Simply leaving her with a name and a address. With nothing to lose Marie makes a decision that she could never turn away from .
A truly gripping read of mystery, love and heroism. Perfect for fans of Lizzie’s secret & Lizzie’s war by Rosie Clarke. Or fans of stories with a strong female hero , or 12 !
The Lost Girls of Paris by Pam Jenoff
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