{"product_id":"the-weight-of-goodbye-heartbreaking-world-war-2-historical-fiction-paperback","title":"The Weight of Goodbye: Heartbreaking World War 2 historical fiction - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eEliza Graham\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn this poignant tale of loss and redemption, a young woman's wartime secrets threaten to unravel her carefully rebuilt life.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1937\u003c\/strong\u003e. On the eve of her debutante season in London, \u003cstrong\u003eLucia Blake \u003c\/strong\u003erebels against her domineering father and his fascist politics and runs away to France. Breaking the promise to always look after her, she leaves behind her adored younger sister, Della. Seeking freedom Lucia finds unexpected passion in the arms of a charming French archaeologist. But as war looms over Europe, their idyllic love is shattered by an unspeakable tragedy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eReturning to war-torn London, a heartbroken Lucia buries her past and throws herself into work as an ambulance driver. Every time she heads into the Blitz to rescue people she gambles with death. Yet it's when she pulls a terrified young girl from the rubble- clutching a toy elephant-that suppressed memories surge to the surface. Bound by grief, Lucia and the child embark on a desperate search for the girl's missing father, forming an unbreakable bond.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut the ghosts of Lucia's past won't stay silent. As the bombs fall and death claims those around her, she longs for Della to forgive her for the pain she caused when she fled those years ago. Will her sister ever be able to reconcile with Lucia? Or will the weight of goodbye prove too much to bear?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis heart-wrenching novel is a testament to the power of love, courage, and the human spirit's resilience in the darkest of times. Perfect for fans of \u003cem\u003eThe Alice Network\u003c\/em\u003e, Kelly Rimmer's \u003cem\u003eThe Things We Cannot Say\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eWe Were the Lucky Ones\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat readers are saying about books by Eliza Graham\u003cem\u003e: \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"My heart broke at this book. Beautiful and heartbreaking. \u003c\/strong\u003eIt's a book of sadness and hope. The depths a person will go to, to protect their loved ones. \u003cstrong\u003eIt's very gripping and moving and one of my favourite reads of the year!\u003c\/strong\u003e\" Reader review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cstrong\u003eWow!!!! This book had me hooked from the very beginning. This will be one of my top-5 books this year! Highly, highly recommend\u003c\/strong\u003e\" Reader review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cstrong\u003eA gorgeously written dual timeline WWII Historical Fiction novel, utterly engrossing \u003c\/strong\u003ewith vivid descriptions and memorable characters... \u003cstrong\u003ePrepare for your heart to hurt but the reward pays dividends\u003c\/strong\u003e. Immerse yourself and allow it to seep in.\" Reader review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cstrong\u003eI've just read it in one sitting. I couldn't put it down it was so gripping.\" \u003c\/strong\u003eReader review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cstrong\u003eHaunting and heartbreaking\u003c\/strong\u003e... This book\u003cstrong\u003e gripped me from chapter one\u003c\/strong\u003e... \u003cstrong\u003eThe story that unfolds will break your heart and have you weeping for Sophie\u003c\/strong\u003e.\" Reader review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cstrong\u003eI don't often begin a review with tear-filled eyes, but \u003cem\u003eThe Midwife's Promise\u003c\/em\u003e left me in a huge puddle. Gripped, devastated and heartbroken \u003c\/strong\u003eare just a few words I felt after completing this novel. But I must add, I also was full of hope and uplifted by the release of truth at the end... \u003cstrong\u003eI highly recommend \u003cem\u003eThe Midwife's Promise\u003c\/em\u003e, but be prepared as this story will make you weep.\u003c\/strong\u003e\" Reader review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 330\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.82 x 7.81 x 5.06 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 22, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51773338026272,"sku":"9781805085935","price":19.42,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/7d50782327f262eddcf1408767d1298a_cacfe23a-3888-4964-8439-994f349f4c2a.webp?v=1780424728","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/the-weight-of-goodbye-heartbreaking-world-war-2-historical-fiction-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}