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

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Opublikowano: 2026-10-04

Set in occupied France during World War I, the narrative follows Sophie Lefèvre as she risks her life to protect her family from German soldiers. To prevent the discovery of an illegal piglet, Sophie sedates the animal with chloroform and boldly confronts a new German Kommandant while hiding the creature in plain sight. This tense encounter highlights the stark contrast between Sophie’s current starvation and hardship and the vibrant, younger version of herself captured in a portrait painted by her husband. Ultimately, Sophie’s defiance and wit save her family from arrest, illustrating the profound strength and resil...