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The Secrets of Provence

By Daisy Wood

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

Avignon, France, 1941. Brave, beautiful Mathilde is on the run from the Nazis. Having escaped to her cousin Pierre’s house in Provence, she longs to help him with his work with the Resistance, but finds herself arrested by the Gestapo when trying to help. With the help of her friends in the Resistance, she manages to escape from custody, and stumbles upon an a Chateau where she takes refuge.

But Mathilde’s freedom may be short lived, as the local Vichy official starts to pay too much attention, she must do everything she can to make sure her new family stays safe…

Present Day. Juliette’s life should be perfect, running a little bookshop in Paris with her partner Nico. But something just isn’t clicking. When the opportunity comes to find out more about her grandmother’s time in Provence during the war, she grabs it with both hands.

But in the beauty of the French countryside, there are secrets lurking beneath the surface. When Juliette looks through an album of photographs in the Chateau, she’ll uncover a secret that will have her wondering if she should have left the past lie…

A heart-wrenching, beautiful tale of love, loss and the realities of war, perfect for fans of Kate Quinn and The Forgotten Bookshop in Paris.

Readers love Daisy Wood!

‘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, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Author: Daisy Wood
Format: Paperback
Release Date: 26 Mar 2026
Pages: 384
Price: £9.99, £9.99 (Export Price) , €None
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.

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 -

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