The Watchmaker's Daughter

De: Dianne Haley

Narrado por: Harriet Collings

Hiding the worn piece of paper among her father’s watch deliveries, her eyes fill with tears at the memory of her brave friend walking towards the Nazi soldiers, and the sharp sound of gun fire. Her friend sacrificed herself so that she could deliver this message. But if she hands it over, the love of her life will die...

1942, Geneva: As her radio crackles with heart-breaking news from occupied France, Valérie Hallez gazes towards the snow-covered Alps after a long day helping her father, a local watchmaker. With a Nazi invasion looming, she is sick with worry for the future of her country, and for Philippe, her childhood sweetheart with soft brown eyes. Valérie might not be able to join the army like him, but she is determined to play her part in the fight against evil...

In defiance of her father, Valérie helps the French Resistance by smuggling messages among her father’s watch deliveries. And when darkness falls, she risks everything to hide Jewish refugee children in his old workshop. Philippe fears for her safety, as her work for the Resistance could come with a heavy price. But nothing will stop her delivering vital information and getting terrified children to safety before they are sent back to the Nazis.

But when Valérie is entrusted with an urgent letter for the Allies, she finds herself in an impossible position. The information it contains could alter the course of the war. But if she hands over the message now, it will cost Philippe his life. With Nazi spies closing in on her, Valérie must act now…But can she really trust the man she loves, and will she find a way to save both him and her country before it’s too late?

An utterly gripping and heart-breaking novel about love and bravery in a time of terrible danger. Fans of The Alice Network, The Nightingale, and We Were the Lucky Ones will be swept away by The Watchmaker’s Daughter.

©2022 Dianne Haley (P)2022 Bookouture, an imprint of Storyfire Ltd.

Reseñas de la Crítica

"Heart pounding...will have you feeling all of the emotions from happy to sad to fear, with each turn of the page." (Spooky’s Maze of Books, five stars)

"Amazing...will have your emotions on a wild roller coaster!" (@busymoms-readtoo)

I loved the story

The story was beautifully written. I was captured by the characters. The development of the story was well done. L
The reader did a a good job, but I was disappointed that she didn’t meet the characters voices enough. Sometimes it was confusing as to whom was talking as she didn’t change her pitch.

Intensity

This is a book that keeps you on the edge of your seat and you just don’t want to miss what happens next. The intensity and intrigue woven into each chapter is very enjoyable. I recommend this book whether you want to read or listen it’s worth the time.

Best narration!

The narration was perfect.
The correct amount of emotion guided me through the inner movements of the characters.
Highly recommend

Read Corie Tenbooms real thing

Al lot was taken from Corrie. Read a hiding place to get the real story written by a hero. Yes I know the stories differ, but Corrie was a real daughter of a watch maker and worked for the resistance. And there are lines that are taken straight from Corrie’s