The Light Behind the Window

De: Lucinda Riley

Narrado por: Miranda Raison

Duración: 12 h y 54 m

Resumen del Editor

From the author of the bestselling Seven Sisters series, Lucinda Riley's The Light Behind the Window crosses from World War Two to present day on a breathtaking and intense story of love, war and, above all, forgiveness.

Read by Miranda Raison (Lessons in Chemistry)

The present: Emilie de la Martiniéres has always fought against her aristocratic background but, after the death of her glamorous, distant mother, she finds herself alone in the world – and sole inheritor of her grand childhood home in the south of France. An old notebook of poems leads her in search of the mysterious and beautiful Sophia, whose tragic love affair changed the course of her family history. As Emilie unravels the story, she too embarks on her own journey of discovery, realizing that the château may provide clues to her own difficult past and finally unlock her future.

The past: London 1943. A young office clerk, Constance Carruthers, is drafted into a special operations team, arriving in occupied Paris during the climax of the conflict. Separated from her contact in her very first hours in France, she stumbles into the heart of a wealthy family who are caught up in a deadly game of secrets and lies. Forced to surrender her identity and all ties to her homeland and her beloved husband, Constance finds herself drawn into a complex web of deception, the repercussions of which will affect generations to come . . .

'A fast-paced, suspenseful story flitting between the present day and World War II . . . Brilliant escapism' – Red

This title has been published outside the UK under the title The Lavender Garden.

©2020 Lucinda Riley (P)2020 Macmillan Publishers International Ltd

One of the best books I ever listened to!

A thoroughly enjoyable story! I loved Lucinda Riley’s “The Love Letter” and this one may even exceed it. The reader can really feel the nightmare that life became for the French people during WWII and the enduring power of love. Great narration—the accents were right on.

Another fantastic book

What a great story and book. Lucinda Riley fantastic author. Love her books. Great performance also.

My New Favorite Lucinda Riley Book

This story, of epic proportions, is a must-read. Both set in France and England, it is a heartfelt story that will pull at your heartstrings and often confound you.

The tale is woven with such precision and talent that I read it, or actually listened to it, in just two days as I could not stop listening. As I sit with tears in my eyes not only because of the beautiful ending but because I have finished the story and I’m so sad to leave these wonderful characters ibehind. I now have read almost all of my new favorite author’s books & I can truly say that this has become my favorite.

I loved this story and the reader!

Lucinda Riley combines history, generational stories along with romance and suspense until the very end!!!

Loved this story and the narration

This was the 8th Lucinda Riley book I’ve listened to consecutively and was immersed. I couldn’t stop until I finished. The narrator was so pleasant to listen to and the story was incredible with many turns and unpredictable. I loved this book.

Loved this

After reading The Seven Sisters series, I decided to try another Lucinda Riley book. I am so happy that I picked this one. Wonderful story, especially if you like WWII stories. Great characters and loved how it all came together. Definitely recommend!

Fantastic read

As a lover of things Provençal and interested in the role of the French Resistance, this book was a favorite.
I love Lucinda's writing, intelligence and skill in describing works of art. She's also a wonderful poet.
Ms Raison's performance was exceptional, as is her French!
I highly recommend this book to anyone interested in the topic whether a fan of Lucinda Riley's or not.
PS I really loved the Seven Sisters series.

Every free minute

What a great book and performance. I loved it! Love the history intermixed with life!

Great Historical / modern story

A beautiful story with some great insights to the French resistance. Some situations were glossed over and could have been dealt with more deeply

The light behind the window

The was beautiful story with family war and love. Emilie story being told was so intense and raw the pain she felt she needed to feel but could not feel.