«A terrific story [...] skilfully written & heart-rending, we are pulled into the beauty and destruction of the French countryside in WW2, as a young Jewish girl discovers what matters in life & fights for her love & for freedom»

Miriam Margolyes

«A novel where the quality of the writing matches the intrigue of the story. An Act of Love is a beautiful book and the themes of displacement resonate with contemporary events»

Woman & Home, Historical Novels of the Year

«An outstanding and beautifully written story and one not to be missed. This compelling and meticulously researched WWII novel tells a part of history that should never be forgotten. Thoroughly recommend»

Shirley Dickson, author of <i>The Lost Children</i>

«Beautifully written, each sentence provides atmosphere and shimmers in thought-provoking prose»

My Weekly

«An exciting, evocative and beautifully written romance that views the war from an unusual angle»

Daily Mail

«Carol skilfully draws us in to the beautiful Alpes Maritimes region of France to tell the story of Sara, a Polish refugee who want to live her life her way. The writing is evocative and Sara's story is both moving and inspiring»

Sheila O'Flanagan, bestselling author of <i>The Women Who Ran Away</i>

«I loved An Act of Love: it's a virtual hug of a tale; warm, and engaging, and tender. Just what I needed»

Joanne Harris, <i>Sunday Times</i> bestselling author

«A lovely novel. A moving story of love and friendship with a wonderful sense of place»

Kate Mosse

«Romantic, evocative and pulse-racingly dramatic, this novel views the war from an unusual and fascinating angle»

Wendy Holden, <i>Sunday Times</i> bestselling author

«An emotional and moving read. The beauty of the French landscape contrasts starkly with the fear and oppression of the war years in this story of love, loss and courage»

Fiona Valpy, bestselling author of <i>The Beekeeper's Promise</i>

«Dramatic and enthralling (...) will encourage emotions to dip and soar as it gives hope even in the darkness»

LoveReading

«Her detailed research and vivid characters bring an emotional depth to a novel that depicts poignantly a remarkable period of history. An Act of Love is an emotional and compelling novel about the power of first love and friendship . . . could be Drinkwater's best novel yet»

Historical Novel Society

«Accomplished ... the narrative is beautifully paced and clever»

Anne Lucey, <i>The Irish Examiner</i>

«I enjoyed it very much. Her portrayal of damaged and fearful teenager is so good and believable ... I longed to be in France. It's her best»

Elizabeth Buchan, author of <i>The Museum of Broken Promises</i>

«I loved reading An Act of Love. It kept me engaged, fascinated and eager to turn the pages ... It's a wonderful, enjoyable novel with courage and survival at its heart »

Elizabeth Chadwick, author of <i>The Wild Hunt</i> series

«A moving story of love, friendship and bravery that simply races along»

Woman's Weekly

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«Carol Drinkwater's writing is like taking an amazing holiday in book form»

«An evocative tale of courage and loss, of secrets and risk, in some of France's darkest days»

France Magazine

«I was hooked from a start threaded with mystery and menace . . . The story kept me gripped as the past tragedy unfolded»

«Carol Drinkwater's writing is always guaranteed to sweep me off my feet»

«Emotional and tenderly written»

«A great and compassionate writer»