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The Summons

A Call to Love

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The Summons

By: Kathy Joy La Plante
Narrated by: Jacqui Bardelang
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At her breaking point, Noel “El” De la Mare has nothing left—no job, no home, and no hope. But a letter from a great-aunt she’s never met offers her a lifeline: a plane ticket to France, a place to stay, and a chance to rewrite her story.

In the quiet beauty of Laleu, Noel meets Catherine and Colette—two women whose love and wartime heroism defied the odds. As Noel helps them edit their memoirs, she uncovers a hidden legacy of queer resistance, family betrayal, and extraordinary courage. Their story becomes her mirror, guiding her toward healing, justice, and love.

Spanning generations and continents, The Summons: A Call to Love is a powerful novel of found family, redemption, and the enduring strength of women in war. For anyone who’s ever felt lost, this is a story of truth, belonging, and the courage to answer the call of your own heart.

©2025 Kathy Joy La Plante (P)2025 Kathy Joy La Plante
20th Century Action & Adventure Historical Fiction Women's Adventure Women's Fiction Heartfelt Emotionally Gripping War
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