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    The Hidden Palace
    Night Train to Marrakech
    Daughters of War
    Audiobook series3 titles

    The Daughters of War Series

    Written by Dinah Jefferies

    Narrated by to be announced, Stephanie Racine and Juanita McMahon

    4.5/5

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    About this series

    ‘The desert hides dark secrets…’

    MARRAKECH 1966

    Vicky Baudin steps onto a train winding through Morocco, looking for the grandmother she has never met.

    It’s an epic journey that’ll take her to the edge of Atlas Mountains – and closer to the answers she’s been craving all her life.

    But dark secrets whisper amongst the dunes. And in unlocking the mystery of Clemence’s past, Vicky will unearth great danger too . . .

    Five-star reader reviews for Night Train to Marrakech

    ‘A love story and a thriller all in one’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

    ‘Epic storytelling’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

    ‘Utterly spellbinding’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

    ‘A book to lose yourself in’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

    ‘Fabulous, heart-stopping read, absolutely unputdownable in places’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

    ‘Full of mystery and drama’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

    ‘Political tensions, murders and love, this book has them all….’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

    ‘Full of twists and turns’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

    ‘A historical novel, this is also a suspenseful thriller' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

    ‘Atmospheric, drew me into the souks of Marrakech’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

    ‘This is a story of family, friendships, love and war’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

    A ‘gripping story of love, betrayal and danger’ Woman’s Weekly

    ‘An enthralling story’ Woman

    “A world of stunning beauty and extreme danger . . . Dinah Jefferies is at the top of her game.”—GILL PAUL, bestselling author of The Manhattan Girls

    “An utterly atmpspheric, gripping read that transports you to Marrakech . . . a real page-turner.”—SUSAN LEWIS, bestselling author of I Know it’s You

    “A mouthwatering read, intense and emotional. I loved it. Its characters hooked me irresistibly and stole my heart . . . a wonderful, heart-wrenching tale of love, danger and bone-chilling secrets.”—KATE FURNIVALL, bestselling author of The Survivors

    “The seductive colours, sights, sounds and aromas of Marrakech, with a hidden, darker side, are so powerfully evoked that you are instantly transported there.”—LIZ TRENOW, bestselling author of The Secret Sister

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherHarperCollins
    Release dateSep 16, 2021
    The Hidden Palace
    Night Train to Marrakech
    Daughters of War

    Titles in the series (3)

    • 1

      Daughters of War
      Daughters of War

      Daughters of War

      Dinah Jefferies
      5/5 - 5 ratings
      5/5 - 5 ratings

      A new sweeping historical novel of World War II from the international bestselling author of The Tea Planter’s Wife France, 1944.   In an old stone cottage, on the edge of a beautiful French village, three sisters long for the end of the war.   Hélène, the eldest, is trying her hardest to steer her family to safety, even as the Nazi occupation becomes more threatening. Elise, the rebel, is determined to help the Resistance, whatever the cost. And Florence, the dreamer, just yearns for a world where France is free. Then, one dark night, the Allies come knocking for help. And Hélène knows that she cannot sit on the sidelines any longer. But secrets from their own mysterious past threaten to unravel everything they hold most dear…  The first in an epic new series from the #1 international bestselling author, Daughters of War is a stunning tale of sisters, secrets and bravery in the darkness of war-torn France… Praise for Daughters of War: “A rich tapestry of courage, passion and family secrets beneath the dark shadows of war” —Hazel Gaynor, bestselling author of When We Were Young and Brave “A glorious page-turner … a novel to disappear into” —Gill Paul, bestselling author of The Secret Wife “An outstanding novel, beautifully written. Rich in courage, love and sacrifice, but chilling and taut in its portrayal of the horrors of war”—Kate Furnivall, bestselling author of The Guardian of Lies “As layers of long-hidden family secrets emerge, you are sure to be hooked to the very last page”—Liz Trenow, bestselling author of The Forgotten Seamstress “Love, grief, abandonment, betrayal and secrets … I adored it” —Liz Nugent, bestselling author of Little Cruelties

      A new sweeping historical novel of World War II from the international bestselling author of The Tea Planter’s Wife France, 1944.   In an old stone cottage, on the edge of a beautiful French village, three sisters long for the end of the war.   Hélène, the eldest, is trying her hardest to steer her family to safety, even as the Nazi occupation becomes more threatening. Elise, the rebel, is determined to help the Resistance, whatever the cost. And Florence, the dreamer, just yearns for a world where France is free. Then, one dark night, the Allies come knocking for help. And Hélène knows that she cannot sit on the sidelines any longer. But secrets from their own mysterious past threaten to unravel everything they hold most dear…  The first in an epic new series from the #1 international bestselling author, Daughters of War is a stunning tale of sisters, secrets and bravery in the darkness of war-torn France… Praise for Daughters of War: “A rich tapestry of courage, passion and family secrets beneath the dark shadows of war” —Hazel Gaynor, bestselling author of When We Were Young and Brave “A glorious page-turner … a novel to disappear into” —Gill Paul, bestselling author of The Secret Wife “An outstanding novel, beautifully written. Rich in courage, love and sacrifice, but chilling and taut in its portrayal of the horrors of war”—Kate Furnivall, bestselling author of The Guardian of Lies “As layers of long-hidden family secrets emerge, you are sure to be hooked to the very last page”—Liz Trenow, bestselling author of The Forgotten Seamstress “Love, grief, abandonment, betrayal and secrets … I adored it” —Liz Nugent, bestselling author of Little Cruelties

    • 2

      The Hidden Palace
      The Hidden Palace

      The Hidden Palace

      Dinah Jefferies
      3/5 - 1 rating
      3/5 - 1 rating

      An island of secrets. A runaway. And a promise… A rebellious daughter 1925. Among the ancient honey-coloured walls of the tiny island of Malta, strangers slip into the shadows and anyone can buy a new name. Rosalie Delacroix flees Paris for a dancer’s job in the bohemian clubs deep in its winding streets. A sister with a secret 1944. Running from the brutality of war in France, Florence Baudin faces a new life. But her estranged mother makes a desperate request: to find her vanished sister, who went missing years before. A rift over generations Betrayals and secrets, lies and silence hang between the sisters. A faded last letter from Rosalie is Florence’s only clue, the war an immovable barrier – and time is running out… Praise for The Hidden Palace “Completely swept me away to another place and time. Dinah is the queen of sumptuous settings, transporting the reader effortlessly from chocolate-box Devonshire to the cabaret clubs of 1920s Paris and war-torn Malta. A marvellous, multi-layered story, populated with characters to really care for”—HAZEL GAYNOR “Dinah Jefferies wields her storytelling magic on the island of Malta . . . It’s engrossing and sensual, full of the heat of the Mediterranean sun”—GILL PAUL “Powerful, passionate and profoundly moving . . . this compelling mix of love and tragedy vibrates with warmth and pain, and captures the intense dislocation of war”—KATE FURNIVALL “Sweeping and sumptuous with a gorgeously described sense of place. A marvellous adventure”—TRACY REES Praise for Daughters of War “A wonderfully evocative and sensual writer”—SANTA MONTEFIORE “A warm and engrossing tale of passion and courage. I loved it”—RACHEL HORE “Love, grief, abandonment, betrayal and secrets … I adored it”—LIZ NUGENT

      An island of secrets. A runaway. And a promise… A rebellious daughter 1925. Among the ancient honey-coloured walls of the tiny island of Malta, strangers slip into the shadows and anyone can buy a new name. Rosalie Delacroix flees Paris for a dancer’s job in the bohemian clubs deep in its winding streets. A sister with a secret 1944. Running from the brutality of war in France, Florence Baudin faces a new life. But her estranged mother makes a desperate request: to find her vanished sister, who went missing years before. A rift over generations Betrayals and secrets, lies and silence hang between the sisters. A faded last letter from Rosalie is Florence’s only clue, the war an immovable barrier – and time is running out… Praise for The Hidden Palace “Completely swept me away to another place and time. Dinah is the queen of sumptuous settings, transporting the reader effortlessly from chocolate-box Devonshire to the cabaret clubs of 1920s Paris and war-torn Malta. A marvellous, multi-layered story, populated with characters to really care for”—HAZEL GAYNOR “Dinah Jefferies wields her storytelling magic on the island of Malta . . . It’s engrossing and sensual, full of the heat of the Mediterranean sun”—GILL PAUL “Powerful, passionate and profoundly moving . . . this compelling mix of love and tragedy vibrates with warmth and pain, and captures the intense dislocation of war”—KATE FURNIVALL “Sweeping and sumptuous with a gorgeously described sense of place. A marvellous adventure”—TRACY REES Praise for Daughters of War “A wonderfully evocative and sensual writer”—SANTA MONTEFIORE “A warm and engrossing tale of passion and courage. I loved it”—RACHEL HORE “Love, grief, abandonment, betrayal and secrets … I adored it”—LIZ NUGENT

    • 3

      Night Train to Marrakech
      Night Train to Marrakech

      Night Train to Marrakech

      Dinah Jefferies
      0 ratings
      0 ratings

      ‘The desert hides dark secrets…’ MARRAKECH 1966 Vicky Baudin steps onto a train winding through Morocco, looking for the grandmother she has never met. It’s an epic journey that’ll take her to the edge of Atlas Mountains – and closer to the answers she’s been craving all her life. But dark secrets whisper amongst the dunes. And in unlocking the mystery of Clemence’s past, Vicky will unearth great danger too . . . Five-star reader reviews for Night Train to Marrakech ‘A love story and a thriller all in one’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Epic storytelling’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Utterly spellbinding’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A book to lose yourself in’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Fabulous, heart-stopping read, absolutely unputdownable in places’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Full of mystery and drama’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Political tensions, murders and love, this book has them all….’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Full of twists and turns’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A historical novel, this is also a suspenseful thriller' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Atmospheric, drew me into the souks of Marrakech’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘This is a story of family, friendships, love and war’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A ‘gripping story of love, betrayal and danger’ Woman’s Weekly ‘An enthralling story’ Woman “A world of stunning beauty and extreme danger . . . Dinah Jefferies is at the top of her game.”—GILL PAUL, bestselling author of The Manhattan Girls “An utterly atmpspheric, gripping read that transports you to Marrakech . . . a real page-turner.”—SUSAN LEWIS, bestselling author of I Know it’s You “A mouthwatering read, intense and emotional. I loved it. Its characters hooked me irresistibly and stole my heart . . . a wonderful, heart-wrenching tale of love, danger and bone-chilling secrets.”—KATE FURNIVALL, bestselling author of The Survivors “The seductive colours, sights, sounds and aromas of Marrakech, with a hidden, darker side, are so powerfully evoked that you are instantly transported there.”—LIZ TRENOW, bestselling author of The Secret Sister

      ‘The desert hides dark secrets…’ MARRAKECH 1966 Vicky Baudin steps onto a train winding through Morocco, looking for the grandmother she has never met. It’s an epic journey that’ll take her to the edge of Atlas Mountains – and closer to the answers she’s been craving all her life. But dark secrets whisper amongst the dunes. And in unlocking the mystery of Clemence’s past, Vicky will unearth great danger too . . . Five-star reader reviews for Night Train to Marrakech ‘A love story and a thriller all in one’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Epic storytelling’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Utterly spellbinding’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A book to lose yourself in’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Fabulous, heart-stopping read, absolutely unputdownable in places’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Full of mystery and drama’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Political tensions, murders and love, this book has them all….’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Full of twists and turns’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A historical novel, this is also a suspenseful thriller' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Atmospheric, drew me into the souks of Marrakech’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘This is a story of family, friendships, love and war’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A ‘gripping story of love, betrayal and danger’ Woman’s Weekly ‘An enthralling story’ Woman “A world of stunning beauty and extreme danger . . . Dinah Jefferies is at the top of her game.”—GILL PAUL, bestselling author of The Manhattan Girls “An utterly atmpspheric, gripping read that transports you to Marrakech . . . a real page-turner.”—SUSAN LEWIS, bestselling author of I Know it’s You “A mouthwatering read, intense and emotional. I loved it. Its characters hooked me irresistibly and stole my heart . . . a wonderful, heart-wrenching tale of love, danger and bone-chilling secrets.”—KATE FURNIVALL, bestselling author of The Survivors “The seductive colours, sights, sounds and aromas of Marrakech, with a hidden, darker side, are so powerfully evoked that you are instantly transported there.”—LIZ TRENOW, bestselling author of The Secret Sister

    Author

    Dinah Jefferies

    Dinah Jefferies began her career with The Separation, followed by the No.1 Sunday Times and Richard and Judy bestseller, The Tea-Planter’s Wife. Born in Malaysia, she moved to England at the age of nine. In 1985, a family tragedy changed everything, and she now draws on the experience of loss in her writing, infusing love, loss and danger with the beauty of her locations. She is published in 29 languages in over 30 countries and lives close to her family in Gloucestershire.

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