Books by Fiona Valpy

Paris, 1940Tre unge pariserinder forsøger at klare den daglige tilværelse trods nazisternes besættelse. Hver især gemmer de på en hemmelighed, der kan bringe dem alle i alvorlig fare, og da sløret endelig løftes, tvinges de til at træffe et umuligt valg.Paris, i dagTo generationer senere forsøger Harriet at finde svar på fortidens gåder. Hun er rodløs og higer desperat efter at få mere at vide om sin families historie. Da hun følger i sin mormors fodspor til Rue Cardinale, åbenbares sandheden endelig for hende. Men det er en sandhed, der er mørkere og mere smertefuld, end hun nogensinde havde forestillet sig.Syersken fra Paris er en uforglemmelig og rørende fortælling om tre unge kvinders skæbnesvangre valg under krigen, om deres stærke venskab og loyalitet mod hinanden og forræderiet, der risikerer at splitte dem ad i deres mørkeste skæbnestund.

Nutid: På et øjeblik er Abi Howes’ tilværelse blevet knust. Hun må væk og beslutter sig for at rejse til Château Bellevue i Sydfrankrig. I takt med at hun lærer slottet og dets fortid at kende, er der særligt én kvinde, hvis historie kommer til at ændre Abis sommer – og liv.1938: Eliane Martin forelsker sig hovedkulds i Mathieu Dubosq. Sammen drømmer de om en lykkelig fremtid, men skæbnen vil det anderledes. Mørke skyer trækker sig sammen over Frankrigs østlige grænse, og Eliane beslutter sig for at kæmpe for Frankrigs frihed. Men kan hun samtidig kæmpe for kærligheden?Endnu en uforglemmelig fortælling af forfatteren til ET HAV AF MINDER om styrke og håb, om tab og nye begyndelser og om krig og kærlighed i det skønne Sydfrankrig.

Den ægte kærlighed glemmer man aldrigEdinburgh, i dag. Da Kendra besøger sin mormor, Ella, for første gang i lang tid, har den aldrende Ella kun ét sidste ønske: at Kendra nedfælder hendes historie, før den forsvinder i glemslens tåger for altid …Frankrig, 1938. Da 17-årige Ella sendes af sted på sommerferie til den idylliske ø Île de Ré, ændres hendes liv for altid. Med den karismatiske Christophe udforsker hun øens vidunderlige sandstrande og krystalklare vand – og oplever også sin første kærlighed.Men da krigen bryder ud, tvinges hun tilbage til Skotland for at deltage i krigsindsatsen. Årene går, og kærligheden bliver til minder. Vil hun nogensinde vende tilbage til sin ungdoms magiske ø og se Christophe igen? Og er det nu også det, hun inderst inde ønsker?Et hav af minder er en bevægende fortælling om erindringens styrke og den store kærlighed, kampen mellem fornuft og følelser og modet til at gribe livets muligheder.Pressen skriver: »medrivende underholdning, store følelser, kæmpe sceneskift og masser af drama fra side ét«**** – Femina

The Dressmaker's Gift is a captivating novel penned by the talented Fiona Valpy. Published by Amazon Publishing in 2019, this book falls under the genre of historical fiction. The story takes us through a journey of courage, resilience, and the power of friendship set against the backdrop of World War II. Fiona Valpy beautifully weaves a tale that is both heart-wrenching and inspiring, making it a must-read for anyone who appreciates well-researched historical narratives. The Dressmaker's Gift is a testament to the author's meticulous storytelling and is a valuable addition to Amazon Publishing's repertoire.

In this tale of fresh starts in the Escape to France collection from bestselling author Fiona Valpy, Gina has lost everything. Can a crumbling old cottage offer her a new life, new love-and new hope?Revised edition: Previously published as The French for Love, this edition of Light Through the Vines includes editorial revisions. Gina's London life lies in tatters: she has lost her father, her steady job as a wine buyer and her suave but unfaithful boyfriend. When she also suffers the loss of her beloved aunt, a silver lining dawns in the shape of an unexpected legacy: Aunt Liz has left Gina her beautiful, if slightly ramshackle, house in the heart of Bordeaux wine country. With nothing left to lose, Gina takes a chance on a fresh start. Throwing herself into her new life in the beautiful French countryside, Gina discovers the warmth of a close-knit-sometimes too close-knit-rural community and the exhausting exhilaration of the grape harvest under the late-summer sun. But just as she is beginning to feel like she belongs in her crumbling but charming home, she uncovers a long-hidden secret that makes her question the one person she used to trust the most. While she's worrying that this is a sign to pack her bags and run, a storm blows a hole in the roof, and Gina finds herself with nowhere else to turn except her neighbour's capable son for help. Before long Gina finds herself admiring handsome Cedric for more than just his stonemasonry skills...But everyone she's ever held dear has left her or betrayed her. And as the grapes ripen on the vine, can Gina find her way to forgiveness, and could it finally be time for her to open her heart to love again?

In this charming novel from the bestselling author of The Dressmaker's Gift, food was once the language of Evie's soul. Now, can she remember the recipe for happiness?Revised edition: Previously published as The French for Christmas, this edition of The Recipe for Hope includes editorial revisions.Evie's running away: from her soon-to-be ex-husband's shiny new life, from the devastating loss of her baby last year, from a memory-filled London and, most particularly, from Christmas. A remote cottage in the South of France seems like the perfect peaceful place to soothe her sorrows.But the countryside soon proves anything but quiet, from the rooster crowing at dawn to the barn owl hooting through the night--not to mention Evie's handsome neighbour, doctor Didier, who works away in his garage at all hours.Unexpectedly, the sights and sounds of life amid the sparkling beauty of the Dordogne give Evie a renewed sense of inspiration, and with her French grandmother's recipe book for company, she begins to rediscover her love of cooking. Soon, the tight-knit community begins to enfold her, reminding Evie what really matters in life.But are Didier's gorgeous blue eyes on more than Evie's delicious dinners? And can a cancelled Christmas--complete with a Not-Christmas feast for two--heal her heart?

The Beekeeper's Promise, a captivating novel by Fiona Valpy, was published in 2018 by Amazon Publishing. This book, set in the genre of historical fiction, transports readers to a different time and place, brimming with rich details and complex characters. The Beekeeper's Promise is a story of love, loss, and the enduring power of the human spirit. This book promises to be an engaging read that will keep readers hooked from the first page to the last. Fiona Valpy, with her eloquent writing and immersive storytelling, has crafted a book that is a must-read for all lovers of historical fiction. Published by Amazon Publishing, this book is a testament to Fiona Valpy's talent as a writer and her ability to weave a story that resonates with readers long after they've turned the last page.