Somewhere in France - Large Print by Jennifer Robson (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p><strong>#1 Globe and Mail Bestseller</strong></p><p><strong>USA Today Bestseller</strong></p><p>A 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.</p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p>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?</p><p>The paperback includes a P.S. section with additional insights from the author, background material, suggestions for further reading, and more.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> From the Back Cover </b></p></br></br><p>Lady Elizabeth Neville-Ashford wants to travel the world, pursue a career, and marry for love. But in 1914, the restrictions of British society and her mother's expectations forbid Lilly from following her heart. When war breaks out, she seizes her chance for independence. Defying her parents, Lilly moves to London and becomes an ambulance driver in the Women's Army Auxiliary Corps--a treacherous job that takes her to the Western Front.</p><p>Assigned to a field hospital, Lilly is reunited with Robert Fraser, her brother's best friend. She doesn't care that the hand-some Scottish surgeon grew up in poverty--she yearns for their friendship to become something more. Lilly 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.</p><p>In a world divided and filled with uncertainty, can their hope for love survive . . . or will it become another casualty of war?</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>"Robson intermingles the overarching themes of love, war, and societal strictures in this appealing read that should resonate with fans of Downton Abbey."--<em>Booklist</em><br><br>"Robson's skillful ability with detail and setting firmly relates the grotesqueries of war without gratuitous gore. Her deft touch as a storyteller keeps readers engaged in the story of the lovers, as well as illuminating the bigger picture of the war raging around them"--<em>Publishers Weekly</em><br><br>"...the fiercely independent Lady Elizabeth Neville-Ashford (Lily) will be sure to inspire readers."--Huffington Post<br><br>"Utterly engaging and richly satisfying, Somewhere in France depicts the very best in love and war. Fans of Downton Abbey will devour this novel!"--Erika Robuck, Bestselling author of <i>Call Me Zelda</i><br><br>Set in the turbulent years of the first world war, Somewhere in France is a heartfelt portrait of love, courage, and self-discovery. Robson deftly weaves a tale richly steeped in the atmosphere, drama and heroism of an evolving and war-torn world. A compelling and memorable read.--Lynn Sheene, author of <i>The Last Time I Saw Paris</i><br>
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