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The French Wife by Diney Costeloe

For Adults

Head of Zeus are delighted to be offering 5 hardback copies of ‘The French Wife’ by Diney Costeloe to 5 reading groups.

Love, secrets and danger abound in the new historical novel from bestselling author Diney Costeloe!

19th-century France.

As the St Clair family prepare for the grand wedding of their daughter, Clarice, trouble is brewing. An old friendship, a new love and a dangerous secret threaten to destroy the life the St Clairs have built.

Their younger daughter, Hélène, became friends with orphaned Annette during the terrible events of the 1871 siege of Paris. Now they are reunited, with Annette working below stairs for Hélène’s parents. But she is hiding a dangerous secret, which Hélène has promised to keep at all costs.

Meanwhile, Hélène has begun to fall in love with a young nobleman from England, whose family has plans which do not include their son choosing a French wife.

If you would like a chance to read ‘The French Wife’ for your reading group please email using the contact details below and let us know if you’d be happy to provide reviews for us too.

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