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The Girl You Left Behind

By: Jojo Moyes
Narrated by: Clare Corbett, Penny Rawlins
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Publisher's summary

From the New York Times best-selling author of Me Before You, a spellbinding love story of two women separated by a century but united in their determination to fight for what they love most

France, 1916: Artist Edouard Lefevre leaves his young wife, Sophie, to fight at the front. When their small town falls to the Germans in the midst of World War I, Edouard's portrait of Sophie draws the eye of the new Kommandant. As the officer's dangerous obsession deepens, Sophie will risk everything - her family, her reputation, and her life - to see her husband again.

Almost a century later, Sophie's portrait is given to Liv Halston by her young husband shortly before his sudden death. A chance encounter reveals the painting's true worth, and a battle begins for who its legitimate owner is - putting Liv's belief in what is right to the ultimate test.

Like Sarah Blake's The Postmistress and Tatiana de Rosnay's Sarah's Key, The Girl You Left Behind is a breathtaking story of love, loss, and sacrifice told with Moyes's signature ability to capture our hearts.

©2013 Jojo Moyes (P)2013 Penguin Audio

Critic reviews

"Vibrant and gripping.” (People Magazine, three stars)

"Jojo Moyes expertly weaves a bittersweet tale in this irresistible novel, taking careful interest in the dark corners that exist within great love stories, and the trickiness of simple happy endings. A-" (Entertainment Weekly)

“Moyes writes delicious plots, with characters so clearly imagined they leap off the pages in high-definition prose.... Clever plot turns make for a satisfying ending.... Moyes brings fresh strokes to this story about the power of art and love to transcend what imprisons us. Romantics looking for a story set amid the politics of plundered art couldn't do much better than The Girl You Left Behind.” (USA Today, three and a half stars)

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Exceptional

The story is wonderful in a "getting lost in it" kinda way. I don't often become a part of a story, yet, I felt I did in this one. I WANT MORE. Thank you for putting this on paper.

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Magnificent

To listen to Sophie's beautiful french accent have this story so much more depth and drama. A beautiful story, history, suffering, bravery, hope, love, compassion...... Are just a few of the emotions so tightly entwined in every word. A book I shall not forget in a hurry!! I simply loved it, Jojo knocks my socks off every time!!! Well done, truly, i did not want the story to end.

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what a lovely and unexpected story

I loved this book for many reasons. Mostly, I was touched by the hope that it gives me in human nature, regardless of time, nation, or situation.

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Overall Good Book

It took a while to get into, but finally after a couple of hours I started getting into it. I was really frustrated it almost stopped listening when it switch to part two of the book. I kept listening and eventually got back into the book and I'm glad I didn't stop. Turned out to be a great love story.

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Enthralling love stories.

Wow, what amazing love stories. Two different couples divided by 100 years but tied together. Such a rich history.

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Fantastic!!

I loved this story. It was very intriguing from the very beginning. I enjoyed each of the characters and felt that they were very well developed.

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Love it!

I love the story. I was caught from the beginning and couldn't wait to continue hearing it.

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Nothing but love

I loved Jojo Moyes "Me Before You" but the several other books I've read of hers were lacking in whatever indescribable magic it was that hooked me in the story of Lou and Will. So I must say this book was a breath of fresh air. I could not stop listening and by the end I was left deeply satisfied. (Also an improvement over the sorrow felt at "Me Before You"'s conclusion).

The two parallel love stories were perfectly written, the pacing was perfect, and I was simply enthralled throughout the novel. It was a wonderful combination of romance, drama, and intrigue and you absolutely should read it!

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This needs to be a movie

This book was amazing! And listening to it being narrated by all the character voices in this audio version made it even more lifelike. I truly loved this story. I want to know more and hear more about this beautiful story of love.

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I love how this book wove in and out of history

I love this writer! She gets your attention from the start. Ends each chapter giving you just enough to want more. I loved how this book wove in and out of history.

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