"Oh, this book! How many times can your heart be shattered in just one novel?... riveting and at times so intense it was physically painful... have plenty of tissues." Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

New England, 1992. Sophie’s hand trembles as she places the birthday card on to the creamy wood of her dresser – this one postmarked from far away, and signed with a name she’s never forgotten, despite their years apart. Downstairs, guests wait around a colourful pile of gifts – Happy 90th Birthday, Sophie! But Sophie has a gift of her own to give today – a tattered collection of photographs she’s never shown anybody. Holding it to her heart, a single tear slides down her wrinkled cheek.

France, 1944. Sophie is folding Camille into her arms, kissing her daughter’s hair. She’s smiling through tears at the plaintive cries of a tiny, perfect newborn baby – her first grandchild. As a midwife, she’s helped so many take their first breath, but this is special. In the street outside, Nazi soldiers patrol day and night, and each week more people disappear. Sophie clenches her fist and vows she’ll do anything to save Camille and her baby from that fate.

But when evil has stolen everything you know, even the truest promises are tested. Sophie swore she’d give her life for her family. How could everything have gone so terribly, heartbreakingly wrong?

A beautiful, heart-wrenching story of love, sacrifice, and the unyielding bonds of motherhood. Perfect for fans of Anna Stuart, Fiona Valpy and Kate Quinn.

What readers are saying about The Midwife’s Promise:

“My heart broke at this book. Beautiful and heartbreaking. It’s a book of sadness and hope. The depths a person will go to, to protect their loved ones. It’s very gripping and moving and one of my favourite reads of the year!” Reader review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

“Wow!!!! This book had me hooked from the very beginning. This will be one of my top-5 books this year! Highly, highly recommend” Reader review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

“A gorgeously written dual timeline WWII Historical Fiction novel, utterly engrossing with vivid descriptions and memorable characters… Prepare for your heart to hurt but the reward pays dividends. Immerse yourself and allow it to seep in.” Reader review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

“I've just read it in one sitting. I couldn't put it down it was so gripping.” Reader review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

“Haunting and heartbreaking… This book gripped me from chapter one… The story that unfolds will break your heart and have you weeping for Sophie.” Reader review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

“I don’t often begin a review with tear-filled eyes, but The Midwife’s Promise left me in a huge puddle. Gripped, devastated and heartbroken are just a few words I felt after completing this novel. But I must add, I also was full of hope and uplifted by the release of truth at the end... I highly recommend The Midwife’s Promise, but be prepared as this story will make you weep.” Reader review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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