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Carol Drinkwater is a multi-award-winning actress who is best known for her portrayal of Helen Herriot in the BBC television series All Creatures Great and Small. Her quartet of memoirs set on her olive farm in the south of France have sold over a million copies worldwide and her solo journey round the Mediterranean in search of the olive tree's mythical secrets inspired a five-part documentary film series, The Olive Route. She is also the author of novels The Forgotten Summer, The Lost Girl and The House on the Edge of the Cliff. She lives in the south of France.
A lovely novel. A moving story of love and friendship with a wonderful sense of place -- Kate Mosse Carol skilfully draws us in to the beautiful Alpes Maritimes region of France to tell the story of Sara, a Polish refugee who want to live her life her way. The writing is evocative and Sara's story is both moving and inspiring -- Sheila O'Flanagan, bestselling author of <i>The Women Who Ran Away</i> A terrific story [...] skilfully written & heart-rending, we are pulled into the beauty and destruction of the French countryside in WW2, as a young Jewish girl discovers what matters in life & fights for her love & for freedom -- Miriam Margolyes An outstanding and beautifully written story and one not to be missed. This compelling and meticulously researched WWII novel tells a part of history that should never be forgotten. Thoroughly recommend -- Shirley Dickson, author of <i>The Lost Children</i> I loved An Act of Love: it's a virtual hug of a tale; warm, and engaging, and tender. Just what I needed -- Joanne Harris, <i>Sunday Times</i> bestselling author Romantic, evocative and pulse-racingly dramatic, this novel views the war from an unusual and fascinating angle -- Wendy Holden, <i>Sunday Times</i> bestselling author An emotional and moving read. The beauty of the French landscape contrasts starkly with the fear and oppression of the war years in this story of love, loss and courage -- Fiona Valpy, bestselling author of <i>The Beekeeper's Promise</i> An 'Exciting Book to Look Forward To' * LoveReading * I enjoyed it very much. Her portrayal of damaged and fearful teenager is so good and believable ... I longed to be in France. It's her best -- Elizabeth Buchan, author of <i>The Museum of Broken Promises</i> I loved reading An Act of Love. It kept me engaged, fascinated and eager to turn the pages ... It's a wonderful, enjoyable novel with courage and survival at its heart -- Elizabeth Chadwick, author of <i>The Wild Hunt</i> series Accomplished ... the narrative is beautifully paced and clever -- Anne Lucey, <i>The Irish Examiner</i> Praise for Carol Drinkwater * - * Secrets, tragedy, hidden pasts and family secrets - I loved this Carol Drinkwater's writing is like taking an amazing holiday in book form I was hooked from a start threaded with mystery and menace . . . The story kept me gripped as the past tragedy unfolded Carol Drinkwater's writing is always guaranteed to sweep me off my feet Emotional and tenderly written Carol Drinkwater writes with captivating eloquence . . . Full of secrets, tense moments and gorgeous descriptions * LoveReading * Plenty of page-turning drama but also mouthwatering descriptions of Paris and Provence * Daily Mail * A great and compassionate writer An emotionally charged, wartime story set in the French Alps . . . an evocative tale of courage and loss, of secrets and risk * France Magazine *
