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The Girl You Left Behind

By: Jojo Moyes
Narrated by: Clare Corbett, Penelope Rawlins
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France, 1916. Sophie Lefevre is ordered to serve the German officers who socialise in her hotel. When the new Kommandant sets eyes on Sophie's portrait - painted by her husband Edouard - a dangerous obsession is born. Almost a century later, Sophie's portrait hangs in the home of Liv Halston. A chance encounter reveals the painting's true worth - and its troubled history that is about to resurface and turn Liv's life upside down….

©2012 Jojo Moyes (P)2012 W F Howes Ltd

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A captivating and heartfelt story

What an amazing story. I couldn't put this down and sad the story is over. Both narrators were in perfect character and heightened the experience of the story. The love Sophie had for her husband, willing to sacrifice everything and the ends Paul went to for Liv's acceptance. Truly captivating. Thank you Jo Jo...xxx

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Surprisingly Great

It took me a little while to get hooked, but soon enough I couldn't stop listening and fell in love with the storyline. Great ending, only left me wanting more!

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Excellent!

Wow i really liked this book.
I couldn’t preempt it, and it had a lot of twist and turns. Very different from any book i ever read.
The narrations are GREAT. When you get use to the accents.

I loved that I didn’t agree with the main characters decisions, those are the best kind of books i believe, because you learn the most about yourself reading them.

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Excellent

Another enthralling book by Jojo Moyes. She is a great storyteller and I found it hard to stop listening.

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exceptional storyline

So glad to have read this volume. it was a departure from JoJo Moyes' usual style (which I find very entertaining); however the Girl I Left Behind was a great read and superbly narrated. For lovers of history, love, and puzzles.

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Fantastic

Well what can you say about such a wonderful story on such a horrific time in history. Was a wonderful insight into another country’s account of the German invasion. Such strength of characters - well done to Author and Narrator.

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Charters in troubled times

Loved the story line and history context as well as the issues of today for art restitution

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A great read

Twists and turns this book keeps you entertained until the final word. I enjoyed it immensely

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History, Love & Faith

Jo Jo Moyes has done it again. I love her well rounded characters, powerful descriptions, understanding of human character & unusual stories.

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Loved it!!!!

I really enjoyed listening to this book, and going back between past & present had me captivated.

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