What Remains of Love

De: Suzanne Trauth

Narrado por: Holly Adams

At the reading of her beloved father’s will, Kate, a divorced French professor, learns of his affaire de coeur during World War II with a French artist named Emilie, to whom he has left a substantial bequest. Stunned to discover the existence of this woman who captivated her father, Kate is determined to unravel the mystery of his past, and unearth the truth.

Though Emilie has passed away, her daughter Yvette sends a box of her mother’s keepsakes from the war that are even more unnerving: among them a dried flower, a photograph, two smooth stones, and a train ticket. With the help of a long-hidden memoir, Kate begins to see the significance of these items that create the picture of a father she thought she knew.

Kate wonders about her parents’ marriage. After the war, had he abandoned passion for honor? Did he really love her mother, or was he compelled to marry her out of his sense of duty? How well did she really know her father? Or her mother? When more secrets are revealed in the finale of the memoir, she embarks on a journey to the south of France to reconcile the past and confront her own demons, as well as the legacy of her father’s wartime love affair, and the price he paid to live an honorable life. Kate’s life is changed forever….

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Captivating

Loved it. Held my attention all the way. A war love story to be remembered.

Awesome historic tale

The story draws you into an intimate WW2 love affair that affects generations. Well presented & very well written.

Story of family secrets that go back to WWIi

The descriptions of the family relationships and dealing with the loss of parents felt very real. The mystery at the heart of the story allowed the main character to see her parents in a new light and see them as real people. Narrator was also another thing I liked. She read it dramatically and the voices she did for the different characters were easy to tell apart but not over the top.

A Rich and Satisfying Story

There is so much to love about this book. An intriguing plot, complex and well-developed characters, and mesmerizing descriptions of locations and events. Also, there is an epic love story. Suzanne Trauth expertly connects all aspects of the past with the present to make a cohesive, emotionally-charged tale of love and loss while navigating difficult choices. Holly Adam's audiobook narration is engaging and her creation of each character is full and specific. Her acting thoroughly brings the characters and narrative to life. Highly recommended.