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The Light Behind The Window

By: Lucinda Riley
Narrated by: Miranda Raison
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Read by Miranda Raison (Lessons in Chemistry)

Unlocking the past is the key to the future . . .

From Lucinda Riley, the international bestselling author of The Seven Sisters series, The Light Behind the Window is a breathtaking historical romance about love, war and, above all, forgiveness.


South of France, present day.

After the death of her glamorous, distant mother, Emilie de la Martiniéres finds herself alone in the world – and sole inheritor of her grand childhood home. A notebook of poems leads her to search for the mysterious and beautiful Sophia, whose tragic love affair changed the course of her family history. As Emilie unravels Sophia's story, she embarks on a journey of discovery, realizing that the château may provide clues to her own difficult past.

Paris, 1943.

Constance Carruthers, a young office clerk for M15, is drafted into a special operations team, arriving in occupied Paris during the climax of the conflict. Separated from her contact in France, she stumbles into the heart of a wealthy family who are caught up in a deadly game of secrets and lies. Forced to surrender her identity and all ties to her homeland, Constance is drawn into a complex web of deception, the repercussions of which will affect generations to come . . .

20th Century Contemporary Family Life Genre Fiction Historical Historical Fiction Women's Fiction Heartfelt Tear-jerking

Critic Reviews

A fast-paced, suspenseful story flitting between the present day and World War Two . . . Brilliant escapism
A sweeping, engrossing work. Riley is talented, delighting in the small details of aristocratic luxury and the pastoral countryside . . . A tale of family secrets, war time espionage, and loyalties gained and gambled
All stars
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I found I had to keep listening as I wasnt at all sure how the story was going to unfold and I was kept guessing almost until the end. Most satisfying without being too happily ever after

Very good

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Loved the story and the way it was told. Great characters, perfect escapism. Can't wait to hear more from this author.

Wonderful story.

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Very well written! Throughly enjoyed it.
Interesting story and easy to follow. Highly recommended book

Loved every minute!

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Probably one of her best! Only wish there was a sequel, true to art or story telling Lucinda excels

Leonie

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I loved this story from start to finish, it was very sad in some parts but the ending was very satisfying.

beautifully read

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