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The French Resistance Hotel

A sweeping, one-of-a-kind WW2 historical fiction novel for 2026, inspired by an incredible true story

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The French Resistance Hotel

By: Ava Miller
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France, 1940.
A hotel on the border.
One woman will risk everything in the name of freedom.

'The characters were compelling, the romantic aspect wonderful, and the tension never let up as I raced through the pages'
Jill Mansell, Sunday Times bestselling author

'A thrilling page-turner charting astonishing female bravery and resilience in an intriguing wartime setting. Gripping and heartfelt. A must-read for historical fiction fans'
Annie Lyons, USA Today bestselling author


After escaping an abusive relationship in Nice, Eloise thought she'd never find a home again. Until she arrives at the Hotel Cordier in the eastern town of Sainte-Béline, straddling the frontier between Switzerland and France.

But when the Nazis invade, everything changes.

Trapped under occupation, Eloise finds herself drawn to the resistance - and to André, its charismatic local leader. André is determined to use the hotel's unique position to save as many refugees fleeing persecution as he can.

It doesn't take long before the Germans start closing in. Facing the threat of discovery and the shadows of her past, Eloise must decide how much she is willing to risk for the cause, for freedom, for love . . .

A devastating, sweeping and romantic historical epic of the Second World War from a thrilling new voice in historical fiction, perfect for readers of Kristin Harmel, Fiona Valpy and Heather Morris.©2026 Rebecca Mascull
20th Century Genre Fiction Historical Historical Fiction Military Modern War & Military Women's Fiction

Critic Reviews

A gripping and well written tale of a hotel in a unique position on the Swiss/French border during WW2. The characters were compelling, the romantic aspect wonderful, and the tension never let up as I raced through the pages. The French Resistance Hotel is an excellent addition to the genre of WW2 fiction (Jill Mansell, Sunday Times bestselling author)
A thrilling page-turner charting astonishing female bravery and resilience in an intriguing wartime setting. Gripping and heartfelt. A must-read for historical fiction fans (Annie Lyons, USA Today bestselling author)
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