The Scarlet Nightingale, Alan Titchmarsh
The Scarlet Nightingale, Alan Titchmarsh
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The Scarlet Nightingale
A thrilling wartime love story, perfect for fans of Kate Morton and Tracy Rees

Author: Alan Titchmarsh

Narrator: Alan Titchmarsh

Unabridged: 10 hr 12 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 09/20/2018

Categories: Fiction, Family Life, Romance


Synopsis

The new novel from Britain's favourite gardener and TV presenter Alan Titchmarsh is a sweeping story of love, danger, courage and betrayal, set in wartime London and Paris.

As war rages across Europe, one young woman faces an impossible choice. Will she save her country... or the man she loves?

It is the late 1930s. In London, socialite Rosamund Hanbury is determined to give up the parties and social sets of which she is a prominent member to join the war effort, along with scores of other young women.

After a stint at Bletchley Park and as one of the Air Transport Auxiliary's 'Atagirls', Rosamund is recruited by the Special Operations Executive under the code name 'The Scarlet Nightingale', and eventually moved in secret to France. There she falls under the charm of Count Thierry Foustier, a gallant Frenchman with a taste for danger and women.

But in the high-stakes role of secret agent Rosamund can't trust anyone, for if her true identity is revealed, she will be killed. As the peril of her top-secret operation mounts, Rosamund will be drawn into the very heart of the war, where her love and her loyalty will be put to a test more devastating than she could ever imagine.

Set between wartime London and Paris, this is a thrilling story of love, danger and betrayal from bestselling novelist Alan Titchmarsh.

(P)2018 Hodder & Stoughton Limited

About Alan Titchmarsh

Alan Titchmarsh is known to millions through his career as a television presenter of shows including Love Your Weekend, Love Your Garden, Ground Force, Gardeners' World, The Alan Titchmarsh Show and ITV's Spring Into Summer. He has written more than forty gardening books, as well as eleven novels and three volumes of memoirs. He was made MBE in the millennium New Year Honours list and holds the Victoria Medal of Honour, the Royal Horticultural Society's highest award.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Mike on July 30, 2020

This is the eleventh Alan Titchmarsh novel and I have read all its predecessors. I like his writing, infused with his gentle charm and a romantic theme, always. This is no exception but different in many respects. The Scarlet Nightingale certainly required a good deal of research, given its backdrop......more

Goodreads review by Karen on September 21, 2018

I found this to be a wonderful read from one of my favourite authors! It's a fascinating look back over an extraordinary life after Rosamund, an author, passes away. She never spoke much of her past but when she dies she leaves behind a finished novel and a ragged envelope full of letters and keepsa......more

Goodreads review by Angela on March 21, 2019

I was aware that Alan Titchmarsh was an author but I had just never gotten around to reading one of his books until now. The storyline appealed to me as I like stories set during conflict for some strange reason. Rosamund is a fairly sheltered young girl living in the wilds of Devonshire with her el......more

Goodreads review by Alayne on December 14, 2018

This was another fantastic story from Mr Titchmarsh. I couldn’t prise this book from my hands and read every minute that I could. I’ve read all but one of his books and they are all different and very enjoyable. Eventually I will find The Haunting in the library and settle down for another good read......more

Goodreads review by Shiva on January 09, 2019

The Scarlet Nightingale is a wonderful WWII story written by Alan Titchmarsh. Rosamund Hanbury lives in Devon with her governess Celine and family. In September 1938, her life changes when her parents die in a tragic car accident so she moves to London to live with her Aunt Venetia. Her aunt guides he......more


Quotes

PRAISE FOR THE SCARLET NIGHTINGALE:

It's just brilliant - full of poetry Jilly Cooper

PRAISE FOR ALAN TITCHMARSH:

A perfect love story Katie Fforde on THE HAUNTING

A pleasurable read which fans will lap up Daily Mail

The story brims with intrigue Daily Express on THE HAUNTING

Art, antiques and romance are the ingredients: Titchmarsh boils the pot to a fine froth Saga Magazine on THE FOLLY

A perfect love story. Katie Fforde, Praise for THE HAUNTING

The story brims with intrigue. Daily Express, Praise for THE HAUNTING