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While Paris Slept: A mother faces a heartbreaking choice in this bestselling story of love and courage in World War 2
- Narrated by: Luke Thompson, Frazer Hadfield, Heather Long, Jane Collingwood
- Length: 12 hrs and 22 mins
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Summary
On a platform in occupied Paris, a mother whispers goodbye.
It is the end.
But also the beginning.
Beautiful. Powerful. Unforgettable. A stunning portrait of the brutality of war and the tenacity of love. In the tradition of Virginia Baily's Early One Morning and M. L. Stedman's The Light Between Oceans.
Paris 1944
A young woman's future is torn away in a heartbeat. Herded on to a train bound for Auschwitz, in an act of desperation she entrusts her most precious possession to a stranger. All she has left now is hope.
Santa Cruz 1953
Jean-Luc thought he had left it all behind. The scar on his face a small price to pay for surviving the horrors of Nazi Occupation. Now, he has a new life in California, a family. He never expected the past to come knocking on his door.
On a darkened platform, two destinies become entangled. Their choice will change the future in ways neither could have imagined.
Beginning on an ordinary day and ending on an extraordinary one, While Paris Slept is an unforgettable listen.
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Critic reviews
"What a book.... Emotional and heartrending...absolutely phenomenal. I was on tenterhooks throughout. A wonderful achievement." (Jill Mansell)
"Both epic and intimate, this unexpected story had me completely and utterly enraptured. You'll have your heart in your mouth and tears on your cheeks as it reaches its rich, life-affirming conclusion." (Louise Candlish)
"While Paris Slept made me think and cry and rage and smile at mankind's capacity for both beautiful, selfless love and terrible, heartbreaking cruelty. Prepare to be thoroughly engrossed in this compelling book." (Natasha Lester)
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- Catherine
- 24-05-22
Incredible
Really enjoyed this book, I literally couldn’t put it down, so well written and the narration also excellent
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- Jon
- 06-05-22
Brilliant.
I loved this book, narration was perfect. This fantastic story would make a great film.
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- rose
- 29-11-23
best book ever
loved the emotion in the story..and having an understanding of what it was like in Paris during the war..the story grips you..when they are scared you feel the fear..when they are upset you feel their pain...hated it finishing.
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- Greg
- 11-03-22
amazing
Amazing tail.of.grief and love. sometimes there is no right or wrong just love that finds a way to shine.
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- Trisha
- 09-08-22
Captivating story.
Such a well narrated and captivating story. I listened to it on audible and took every chance to continue working through the chapters. The characters become well known as each chapter develops and it is thought provoking throughout. I have downloaded this authors second book and look forward to reading her future novels. Thank you for such a touching story.
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- Amazon Customermaggie
- 18-08-21
forgive
A good story , sad , unfair and happy as well. Could be a true story it is so moving , cried at the end.
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- Mr I Swettenham
- 01-04-22
A beautiful thought provoking story
I never write full reviews but this book was so beautiful in every way I had to make a comment. It actually got better and better as it progressed. The story will stay with me forever.
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- Helen SJ
- 21-11-21
A profoundly moving tale.
I say tale but, as we know, there is nothing mythic about what the Jews went through throughout the duration of WWII.
This book will hopefully touch people's souls.
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- Cathy
- 27-10-22
A must read
This is such a heartbreaking story which is so beautifully written, I felt empathy for every single character. It had so many moments when I held my breath and felt the turmoil they were going through. It’s narrated so well too, Highly recommended!
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- Anonymous User
- 09-05-21
An Amazing Book
I had to review this book because it exceeded all my expectations. Not just the powerful story which in itself was gripping in every sense of the word bit because of the exceptional quality of the narration. Several different narrators gave life to the characters and enhanced the story by the sheer sheer quality of their delivery. I would have missed so much if I had just opted to read this myself. As a debut novel, I cannot wait to see what Ruth Druart comes up with next.
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