The Map Maker’s Promise

The Map Maker’s Promise

Catherine Law

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Editorial:
Boldwood Books Ltd
Año de edición:
2024
ISBN:
9781837515707

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The beautiful new historical fiction novel from bestseller Catherine LawOne night, everything changed...Air raid sirens wail across London and nineteen-year-old Clare takes her chances in the streets rather than heading to the office basement - and risk being in the same vicinity as him, the man who hurt her in the worst way possible...... and makes a decision that will haunt her for the rest of her life.Over a year later, and Clare is heartbroken to be saying goodbye to her newborn daughter Mirren. Leaving her in the care of her sister, in a remote - and therefore safe - house in The Highlands, she heads back south to become a map maker for Bomber Command.The work is tough, and Clare struggles with having a direct hand in killing ordinary people. Combined with the guilt for leaving her baby behind, her dark thoughts could destroy her... or make her stronger than ever.A heart-breaking tale of love, loss, and redemption, this is a moving and poignant story of motherhood and the complexities of healing in the aftermath of war.’I was completely enthralled. I could not put this beautifully written book down and read it in one glorious sitting. Such wonderful writing. Such a compelling and haunting story. And the descriptions! The settings come alive and I absolutely lived every scene.’ Renita D’Silva’an engrossing - often heartbreaking but entirely compelling - story that I thoroughly enjoyed, and one I’d very much recommend to others’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review’A beautifully written story which tugged at the heart strings.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review’the ending is a masterclass in great storytelling’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader ReviewPraise for Catherine Law:’A beautifully written emotional, absorbing story about love, family, and secrets. I absolutely loved it.’ Siobhan Daiko'I was engrossed in this beautiful, heartfelt story. Characters to care about and a plot that kept me turning the pages.’ Helen Parusel

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