'Kirsty Manning has delivered yet again with this epic novel about women, love and heartbreak. With passion and
sensitivity, Manning takes the reader on a journey that is near-impossible to tear yourself away from. Without a doubt her
finest work. A triumph!' Sally Hepworth, author of The Good Sister
'Manning's multilayered story is both terrifying and triumphant. Her talent for a surprising twist makes this story a must for
her fans.' Publishers Weekly
A forgotten manuscript threatens to unravel the past …
Fresnes Prison, 1940: Margot Bisset, a former maid from the Riviera, finds herself in a prison cell with writer and French
Resistance fighter, Josephine Murant. Together, they are transferred to a work camp in Germany, where the secrets they
share will bind them for generations to come.
Present-day Paris: Evie Black lives above her botanical bookshop with her teenage son, Hugo. Nursing a broken heart,
Evie receives an unexpected letter; she clutches at an opportunity to spend a magical summer with Hugo on the Cote
d'Azur.
It's here, on the Riviera, that the past envelops them and Evie attempts to unravel the official story of a famous novelist. If
she succeeds, a murder from a lifetime ago may be solved.
Inspired by a true story of iconic French Resistance fighter, Agnes Humbert, whose secret journal shed light on a littleknown aspect of World War II, The French Gift will captivate readers from beginning to unforgettable end.

A World War II story of female friendship, longing and sacrifice through war and loss, bringing together the present and the past.