The Girl You Left Behind: The No 1 bestselling love story from Jojo Moyes

By Jojo Moyes

Book Overview

DISCOVER THE PERFECT SUMMER READ . . . From the author of THE LAST LETTER FROM YOUR LOVER, now a major motion picture

The Girl You Left Behind is the hauntingly romantic and utterly irresistible weepy from Jojo Moyes, the author of the international bestsellers Me Before You, Still Me and The Giver of Stars.

'This won't disappoint. A masterclass in storytelling that fans of Me Before You will adore' Elle
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What happened to the girl you left behind?

France, 1916.

Sophie Lefevre must keep her family safe whilst her adored husband Edouard fights at the front. But when she is ordered to serve the German officers who descend on her hotel each evening, her home becomes a place of fierce tensions.

And from the moment the new Kommandant sets eyes on Sophie's portrait - painted by Edouard - a dangerous obsession is born, which will lead Sophie to make a dark and terrible decision . . .

Almost a century later, and Sophie's portrait hangs in the home of Liv Halston, a wedding gift from her young husband before he died. A chance encounter reveals the painting's true worth, and its troubled history.

A history that is about to resurface and turn Liv's life upside down all over again . . .

In The Girl You Left Behind two young women, separated by a century, are united in their determination to fight for what they love most - whatever the cost.
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'Another heart-stoppingly brilliant novel from Jojo Moyes' Closer

'Wonderfully well-written and completely engrossing . . . It will make you think long after you turn the final page' Daily Mail

'Quite simply one of the best books I've read' 5* reader review

'A truly beautiful book . . . will make you laugh, cry and ignore everyone around you as you won't be able to put it down ' 5* reader review

'Beware, once you pick up this book you will not be able to put it down ' 5* reader review

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0718157842
• ISBN13: 9780718157845
• Release Date: January 2012
• Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
• Length: 535 Pages
• Weight: 0.88 lbs.
• Dimensions: 7.8" x 1.3" x 5.1"

Customer Reviews

World War I France

Absolutely Stunning Story, Beautifully written...it will linger on your mind..long after your done. This Novel Captivates you right from the start...an amazing story that brings past ( world war I) to present (2006). It will captivate you with emotions and sometimes tragic heartbreaking moments.There is Dignity and grace ...complex personalities, yet loveable and fierce at the same time. Fans of Historical Fiction will Absolutely Love this story that pulls at your heartstrings...I have nothing but praise for this Fantastic Author. The center of this story revolves around a 100 yr old painting of Sophie, that brings her into court at the present time of 2006, It is the layers of Sophie's past that are revealed, through the courts that you learn of the Historical background story of Sophie , and Liv's fight for what is right and just that let's you love their character, and personalities, faults and bravery...To the very End !!! Excellent, Excellent Story !! Wish I could leave more than Five Stars !! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

Another winner! Can't get enough of her writing!

WOW - I loved this book as I did "Giver of Stars". If you have read ONE of Moyes' books you'll want to read all of them. Each story is an original tale full of twists and turns on every page. LOVE LOVE LOVE this author!

Oh My Goodness!!!! I am sunk, hook, line and Sinker! JOJO FAN!!

The waves in this Getaway plot are heart wrenching, heart throbbing. I am a new JoJo fan. Along the trip pick up on a little history from WWI, in France. Read it if you enjoy Drama with unexpected outomes.

kept me interested right to the last page

I've read a couple of her books before and liked them. This one was no different. She weaves her storyline with characters & situations that you can identify with. It makes you feel like you're right there with them. I will definitely read more of her books.