The Schoolteacher of Saint-Michel: inspired by true acts of courage, heartwrenching WW2 historical fiction

An emotional, beautifully constructed read. I especially loved the way the clues from the past and present slowly knitted together, answering the questions that had been missing their answers for so long – Jill Mansell, author of It Started with a SecretGripping, at times heartbreaking, but ultimately uplifting, I found this beautifully written novel impossible to put down – Katie Fforde, author of A Springtime AffairAn engaging tale of courage and friendship. The setting in the French countryside is lush and summery. A triumph! – Gill Paul, author of The Secret WifeI gorged on cherries and slices of rich history in this beautifully worked tale of bravery, woven into the reality of a time we can’t forget – Mandy Robotham, author of The Secret MessengerThe Schoolteacher of Saint-Michel really draws the reader in. The storytelling is masterful, as are all the subtle touches that convey the sense of place; and, as with Nancy Moon, the bedrock is Sarah’s nuanced, unsentimental portrayal of warm, compassionate female friendships – Felicity Hayes-McCoy, author of The Library at the Edge of the World

Sarah Steele trained as a classical pianist and violinist before joining the world of publishing as an editorial assistant at Hodder and Stoughton. She was for many years a freelance editor, and now lives in the vibrant Gloucestershire town of Stroud.