An Act of Love

A lovely novel. A moving story of love and friendship with a wonderful sense of place – Kate Mosse
An exciting, evocative and beautifully written romance that views the war from an unusual angle * Daily Mail *
Carol skilfully draws us in to the beautiful Alpes Maritimes region of France to tell the story of Sara, a Polish refugee who want to live her life her way. The writing is evocative and Sara’s story is both moving and inspiring – Sheila O’Flanagan, bestselling author of The Women Who Ran Away
A terrific story […] skilfully written & heart-rending, we are pulled into the beauty and destruction of the French countryside in WW2, as a young Jewish girl discovers what matters in life & fights for her love & for freedom – Miriam Margolyes
A novel where the quality of the writing matches the intrigue of the story. An Act of Love is a beautiful book and the themes of displacement resonate with contemporary events * Woman & Home, Historical Novels of the Year *
An outstanding and beautifully written story and one not to be missed. This compelling and meticulously researched WWII novel tells a part of history that should never be forgotten. Thoroughly recommend – Shirley Dickson, author of The Lost Children
Beautifully written, each sentence provides atmosphere and shimmers in thought-provoking prose * My Weekly *
An exciting, evocative and beautifully written romance that views the war from an unusual angle * Daily Mail *
I loved An Act of Love: it’s a virtual hug of a tale; warm, and engaging, and tender. Just what I needed – Joanne Harris, Sunday Times bestselling author
Romantic, evocative and pulse-racingly dramatic, this novel views the war from an unusual and fascinating angle – Wendy Holden, Sunday Times bestselling author

Carol Drinkwater is a multi-award-winning actress best known for her portrayal of Helen Herriot in the BBC television series All Creatures Great and Small. Her quartet of memoirs set on her olive farm in the south of France have sold over a million copies worldwide, and her solo journey around the Mediterranean in search of the olive tree’s mythical secrets inspired a five-part documentary film series, The Olive Route. She is also the author of the novels The Forgotten Summer, The Lost Girl, and The House on the Edge of the Cliff. She lives in the south of France.

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