The Schoolteacher of Saint-Michel (Steele Sarah)(Paperback)

The war taught her to fight. The children taught her to hope...From the USA Today bestselling author, The Schoolteacher of Saint Michel is a heartrending and deeply moving story of love, hope and friendship in World War II. This exquisitely beautiful novel is perfect for readers of The Postmistress, Lilac Girls and The Girl from Vichy."My darling girl, I need you to find someone for me . . ."France, 1942. At the end of the day, the schoolteacher releases her pupils. She checks they have their identity passes, and warns them not to stop until the German guards have let them through the barrier that separates occupied France from Free France. As the little ones fly across the border and into their mothers' arms, she breathes a sigh of relief. No one is safe now. Not even the children.Berkshire, present day. A letter left to her by her beloved late grandmother Gigi takes Hannah Stone on a journey deep into the heart of the Dordogne landscape. As she begins to unravel a forgotten history of wartime bravery and sacrifice, she discovers the heartrending secret that binds her grandmother to a village schoolteacher, the remarkable Lucie Laval . . .A story of friendship, courage and hope, The Schoolteacher of Saint Michel is an unforgettable read. *********************************************Readers adore Sarah Steele's novels:"Outstandingly beautiful. This book took my breath away. A sheer joy""OMG WHAT A BOOK. Fabulously, beautifully written book. It definitely kept me hooked. This
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