Bloese, J: French House

Freedom worth fighting for. Love worth waiting for.

'The French House is a beautifully wrought exploration of love of all kinds. It's utterly gorgeous, convincingly written and completely captivating. Make sure you read it'
MY WEEKLY

'I was gripped from the start by the characters and the setting. A wonderful read'
RUTH DRUART

'A raw and honest love story, filled with a wealth of historical detail. The French House is a powerful depiction of the brutal intricacies of island relationships and loyalties in a time of war'
FIONA VALPY

'Deeply involving . . . A fantastic debut by a gifted storyteller'
JILL MANSELL

'A story of fraught secrets and tested loyalties . . . I found this beautifully told tale hard to put down'
ANITA FRANK

'Heart-wrenching . . . A truly special novel'
LOUISE FEIN

'Accomplished and atmospheric . . . I really enjoyed this uncliched yet deeply moving love story'
TRACY REES

'A vividly written, refreshingly different World War Two love story, with a central character I adored. Just brilliant!'
GILL PAUL

'Such an emotionally gripping novel portraying how love can be betrayed yet still endure'
SUZANNE GOLDRING

'I have been swept away by Jacquie Bloese's gorgeous writing, completely transported into the rich, atmospheric, and incredibly moving pages of The French House. . . this is an absolutely stunning, beautifully original novel'
JENNY ASHCROFT

'The writing is incredibly strong . . . a compelling read with a highly satisfactory ending'
GUERNSEY PRESS

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In Nazi-occupied Guernsey, the wrong decision can destroy a life...

Left profoundly deaf after an accident, Émile is no stranger to isolation - or heartbreak. Now, as Nazi planes loom over Guernsey, he senses life is about to change forever.

Trapped in a tense, fearful marriage, Isabelle doesn't know what has become