I downloaded The Girl You Left Behind on to my Kindle without knowing anything about it, other than that it was written by Jojo Moyes, I didn't even know the outline of the story, but it had me gripped straight away.
The first part of the story takes place in occupied France during the First World War. Sophie Lefevre's husband, Edouard, has gone to fight in the war leaving her behind to run her hotel. She's ordered to serve up dinner each evening to the German troops and the Kommandant takes a shine to the portrait of Sophie, painted by Edouard, which hangs in the bar. His obsession with the painting leads Sophie to take the biggest gamble of her life.
Fast forward nearly a hundred years and the painting is now owned by Liv Halston. It was bought for her by her husband, who has since died, whilst they were on honeymoon. But where's it been in the interim? This is what Liv has to find out.
If you enjoyed Me Before You I'm sure you'd enjoy this book too but be warned, have a box of tissues at the ready.
If you want to know what else I've been reading lately, you can find a list in the sidebar. This shows all the books I've read this year and there's also lists of the books I've read right back to 2012.
I will add it to my reading list.
ReplyDeleteI think you'll enjoy it, it's definitely one of the better Jojo Moyes books I've read.
DeleteAh, now that sounds intriguing & could be one to borrow from the library. Thanks Jo & take care.
ReplyDeleteI really enjoyed it, though it's rather sad too.
DeleteSadly reading seems to have taken a back seat at the moment, hopefully a beak away will enable me to sit and relax with a book.
ReplyDeleteI think reading is the first thing to go when you're busy. I only read in bed before I go to sleep so my reading slows down a lot when I'm tired.
DeleteYou have echoed my thoughts exactly Jo.
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I really enjoyed this book, not quite up to Me Before You but one of the better Jojo Moyes books.
DeleteI've never read her books - maybe I should investigate them.
ReplyDeleteMe Before You is my favourite of hers but this one is a good one too.
DeleteYou got me reading JoJo Moyes, I'm still waiting for one in the library.
ReplyDeleteI can definitely recommend this one if you haven't read it yet.
DeleteI've not read any of her books, I will have to give one a go.
ReplyDeleteThis would be a good one to start with, though my favourite is Me Before You.
DeleteWell, you've done a wonderful job of peaking my interest! I've added this book to my list for when I once again find time to do some fiction reading.
ReplyDeleteI add so many books to my must read list after reading reviews on blogs that I don't know how I'll ever find the time to read them all. I always like to read a positive review before I buy a book though.
DeleteI do like the sound of this. I shall keep a look out for it.
ReplyDeleteLisa x
It was a really good story and well told.
DeleteSounds a very good read, may have to add it to my ever lengthening list of books to read!
ReplyDeleteWishing you a good weekend ahead, although I'm not sure what the weather will be like. What with Ophelia and now Storm Brian!
All the best Jan
I don't think I'll ever have enough time to read all the books on my books to read list. There seems to be a new storm ever week just now.
DeleteI shall certainly look out for this.xxx
ReplyDeleteI thoroughly enjoyed it and definitely recommend it.
DeleteThis one is on my bookshelf (with quite a few others) waiting to be read. Perhaps it will move nearer the top of the 'to read' list after reading your review.
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I know you've enjoyed other Jojo Moyes books so I'm sure you'll enjoy this one too, I think it's one of her better ones.
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