The Secrets of Provence, 9780008699253
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Secrets of war, love, and family intertwine across time in Provence.
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The Secrets of Provence

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    384 pages

  • Release Date

    25 May 2026

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Summary

An unforgettable, heart-wrenching story tying together past and present, from the bestselling author of The Forgotten Bookshop in Paris

**Provence, 1940. ** Thrown out of occupied Paris by the Nazis, brave, beautiful Mathilde finds refuge with her cousin in Provence, where she’s soon drawn into the Resistance movement. Secrecy and subterfuge are her constant companions in her life on the run, where passions run high and betrayal is a constant threat.

But Mathilde’s gr…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9780008699253
ISBN-10:0008699259
Author:Daisy Wood
Publisher:HarperCollins Publishers
Imprint:AVON, a division of HarperCollins Publishers Ltd
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:384
Release Date:25 May 2026
Weight:270g
Dimensions:234mm x 153mm x 21mm
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Critics Review

Readers love Daisy Wood:

‘A ticking time-bomb of intrigue, wrapped around stark but rich descriptions of the Blitz. An unforgettable wartime debut.’ Mandy Robotham, internationally bestselling author

‘Oh my!!! This is one of those books you just can’t put down or stop thinking about. A must read.’ NetGalley reviewer

‘One of my favourite reads of the year. The two timelines are seamlessly [woven] together… I loved it!’ NetGalley reviewer

‘A truly wonderful read that you will not want to put down!’ NetGalley reviewer

‘This book had me mesmerised from beginning to end. Highly recommended.’ NetGalley reviewer

‘A heck of a good story filled with hope, and heartbreaking at the same time. Brilliantly written!’ NetGalley reviewer

‘Such a stunning read! Five stars.’ NetGalley reviewer

‘A truly riveting read. If you love historical fiction, this one ticks all the boxes. Five out of five!’ NetGalley reviewer

About The Author

Daisy Wood

Daisy Wood worked in publishing for some years before leaving to concentrate on her own writing. She has had several children’s books published, both historical and contemporary, and is happiest rooting about in the London Library on the pretext of research. She lives in south London and when not locked away in her study can be seen in various city parks, running after a rescue Pointer with a Basset Hound in tow.

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