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The Girl You Left Behind
by Jojo Moyes
This is the first Jojo Moyes novel that I have read, and, knowing that Jojo Moyes is so popular and has been enjoying huge success with her last book “Me BeforeYou”, I had high hopes and expectations that this book would also be a sure fire winner – I have not been disappointed – this is an absolutely delightful and lovely read which kept me enthralled, gripped and intrigued from start to finish.
It consists of two main parts – the first part set in France during the First World War, which tells the story of Sophie Lefevre and her family during the German occupation. A German Kommandant shows great interest in Sophie and becomes sinisterly captivated by a portrait of Sophie painted by her husband Edouard. The Kommandant’s attentions set in motion a series of events which lead Sophie to make some difficult, dangerous and terrifying decisions which she hopes will help lead to her being reunited with her husband. The second part tells Liv’s story set in present day London. The portrait was bought for Liv 100 years later by her husband David before he died. Liv has no idea of the portrait’s history, or of Sophie’s story or, indeed, how radically Sophie’s portrait will ultimately affect her life. As the story unfolds we learn the past that inexorably links the two women and how history will change Liv’s life forever.
It’s a story about love, selflessness, fear, loss, uncertainty, chance, and determination. It’s about fighting for what you believe in – fighting for all that you love most - at whatever cost and without ever losing hope.
I loved this book and will certainly be reading more of Jojo Moyes work. A thoroughly enjoyable read – highly recommended!
It consists of two main parts – the first part set in France during the First World War, which tells the story of Sophie Lefevre and her family during the German occupation. A German Kommandant shows great interest in Sophie and becomes sinisterly captivated by a portrait of Sophie painted by her husband Edouard. The Kommandant’s attentions set in motion a series of events which lead Sophie to make some difficult, dangerous and terrifying decisions which she hopes will help lead to her being reunited with her husband. The second part tells Liv’s story set in present day London. The portrait was bought for Liv 100 years later by her husband David before he died. Liv has no idea of the portrait’s history, or of Sophie’s story or, indeed, how radically Sophie’s portrait will ultimately affect her life. As the story unfolds we learn the past that inexorably links the two women and how history will change Liv’s life forever.
It’s a story about love, selflessness, fear, loss, uncertainty, chance, and determination. It’s about fighting for what you believe in – fighting for all that you love most - at whatever cost and without ever losing hope.
I loved this book and will certainly be reading more of Jojo Moyes work. A thoroughly enjoyable read – highly recommended!