Somewhere in France, Jennifer Robson
Somewhere in France, Jennifer Robson
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Somewhere in France
A Novel of the Great War

Author: Jennifer Robson

Narrator: Alison Larkin

Unabridged: 9 hr 57 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: HarperAudio

Published: 09/07/2021


Synopsis

#1 Globe and Mail BestsellerUSA Today BestsellerA daring young woman will risk her life to find her destiny in this atmospheric, beautifully drawn historical debut novel—a tale of love, hope, and danger set during the First World War.Lady Elizabeth Neville-Ashford wants to travel the world, pursue a career, and marry for love. But in 1914, the stifling restrictions of aristocratic British society and her mother’s rigid expectations forbid Lilly from following her heart. When war breaks out, the spirited young woman seizes her chance for independence. Defying her parents, she moves to London and eventually becomes an ambulance driver in the newly formed Women’s Army Auxiliary Corps—an exciting and treacherous job that takes her close to the Western Front.Assigned to a field hospital in France, Lilly is reunited with Robert Fraser, her dear brother Edward’s best friend. The handsome Scottish surgeon has always encouraged Lilly’s dreams. She doesn’t care that Robbie grew up in poverty—she yearns for their friendly affection to become something more. Lily is the most beautiful—and forbidden—woman Robbie has ever known. Fearful for her life, he’s determined to keep her safe, even if it means breaking her heart.In a world divided by class, filled with uncertainty and death, can their hope for love survive. . . or will it become another casualty of this tragic war?

About Jennifer Robson

Jennifer Robson is the Globe & Mail and Toronto Star number-one bestselling author of six novels, among them The Gown and Somewhere in France. She holds a doctorate in British history from the University of Oxford and lives in Toronto, Canada, with her husband and children.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Alicia

Oh my lord, how I loved this book!! Honestly, I don't even think I can summarize it or saying anything constructive about it besides, oh my lord I loved it. Every single word. Couldn't put it down, couldn't stop reading it. Just...amazing story. It was romantic and dramatic and everything a love stor......more

Goodreads review by Nancy

If you like romance novels, this will be an appealing book. I like historical fiction and non-fiction so I read the book. I have no real complaints about the book except that it is a romance novel. Of course I like a good romance woven between the pages of a good book with a strong primary story. Th......more

2.5 stars Posted on Les Romantiques - Le forum du site Reviewed by Agnès Review Copy from the Publisher Somewhere in France is Jennifer Robson’s first novel. She is the daughter of Stuart Robson, an historian. It was the historical background that piqued my interest: the First World War, which we will p......more