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Rights to the first three books I ever wrote – The French for Love, The French for Always and The French for Christmas – have been bought by Lake Union Publishing. I’m delighted to announce that these three novels are going to be re-issued under the umbrella of the ESCAPE TO FRANCE series on 1st…

It’s publication day, and I’m very pleased to share with you some of the early reviews for my latest book… “I LOVED this book for so many reasons – the beautiful prose, the wonderful stories within the story, the incredible way the author describes Casablanca both in the here and now and during the Second…

When I began to do my research for The Storyteller of Casablanca, I discovered the largely untold story of thousands of refugees fleeing from Nazi-controlled Europe to North Africa to try to escape onwards to America and Britain. This human tide, washing up on the beaches of Morocco, comprised an extraordinary array of characters from…

I’m very excited to share with you details of my latest book, which will be published on 21st September. Set in the iconic city of Casablanca, the story was inspired by the experiences of refugees fleeing from mainland Europe during the war years, attempting to escape to America and Britain. Morocco, 1941. With France having…

The Skylark’S Secret  Fiona Valpy in conversation with Jamie Jauncey Monday 14th December 2020 at 4.00pm (UK time) via Zoom. Free live event!     Set against the backdrop of the Russian Arctic Convoys during World War 2 and a tight-knit crofting community some forty years afterwards, The Skylark’s Secret explores themes of home and…

Please join me today in celebrating the publication of my latest novel, The Skylark’s Secret. Set against the backdrop of the WW2 Arctic Convoys which gathered in the far north-west of Scotland, The Skylark’s Secret has been described as ‘a moving drama about family, love, grief, forgiveness and belonging‘ (Culturefly’s 10 of the best books…

Please join me today in celebrating the publication of my latest novel, The Dressmaker’s Gift. The French couture industry provides the backdrop to this story of three young women faced with impossible choices, (and those of you who read and enjoyed The Beekeeper’s Promise may well recognise one of the main characters….). How will history…

I’m delighted to reveal the cover for my next book – The Dressmaker’s Gift – which comes out in the autumn. Paris is the setting, where the history of the war years still resonates through the generations. Pre-order The Dressmaker’s Gift on Amazon.co.uk Pre-order The Dressmaker’s Gift on Amazon.com More information coming soon.

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