title: The Soldier's Girl
author: Maas, Sharon
description: France 1944 and the streets are filled with swastikas. The story of a brave English girl behind enemy lines, a German soldier, and a terrible sacrifice…
  When young English nurse
  Sibyl Lake
   is recruited as a spy to support the French resistance, she doesn’t realise the ultimate price she will end up paying. She arrives in Colmar, a French town surrounded by vineyards and swarming with German soldiers, but her fear is dampened by the joy of being reunited with her childhood sweetheart
  Jacques
  .
  Sibyl’s arrival has not gone unnoticed by
  Commander Wolfgang von Haagan
   and she realises that letting him get closer is her best chance of learning enemy secrets. Yet despite her best intentions, Sibyl soon finds that betrayal does not come easy to her.
  When Jacques finds that Sibyl is involved with the enemy, he is determined to prove himself to her with one last act of heroism. An act that will put all of their lives into terrible danger…
  A beautifully written, heart-wrenching and unforgettable tale of love and loss in a time of war. Perfect for fans of
  The Letter
   by Kathryn Hughes and
  The Nightingale
   by Kristin Hannah.
  What readers are saying about
  The Soldier’s Girl
  :
   ‘The Soldier's Girl
   is a
  gripping and heart wrenching read that I couldn't tear myself away from
  … A moving and at times touching read that
  will stay with me
   for some time.’
  By the Letter Book Reviews
  ‘This book
  brought tears to my eyes
   and every chapter was a new twist to the story…
  I could not stop reading
   this book and I know everyone is sure to love it.’
  The Lovely Library
  ‘
  The Soldier’s Girl
   is a captivating, historical fiction novel…
  I was wholly engrossed until the very end
  .’
  Write Escape
  ‘Really enjoyed this book. Great characters, very well written and it was fascinating and informative with the Resistance theme. Highly recommend!’ Netgalley Reviewer,
  5 stars
  
  What readers are saying about Sharon Maas:
  ‘Wow! … Such a powerful story, so brilliantly narrated, in such a way that you feel part of it all and
  are left bereft when it is finished
   … I LOVED this story so much.
   So poignant and touching and heartbreaking
  … All the descriptions are so visceral and beautiful.
  I loved this book. I lived it
  .’
  5 stars
  – Renita D’Silva
  ‘A powerful and emotional story …
  truly heartbreaking
  . The writing was so beautifully descriptive and at times I felt as though I was right there in India.
  Wonderful … truly stunning
   … I can highly recommend this book.’ Goodreads Reviewer
  ‘
  This has everything
   … great characters … strong settings … serious issues. Put all these together with a
  fantastic writing style
  and this easily makes my top 10 books of 2016 list.’ 5 stars – Lexi Reads
  ‘
  Simply perfect!
   … from the first few pages I was drawn in and hooked! …
   I was blown away by how much I was affected by the story
  … a fantastic, emotional, evocative read …
   I urge you to pick up this book, you won't be disappointed!!!’
  
  Dash Fan Book Reviews
  ,
  5 stars
  ‘I absolutely loved everything about this book … beautifully and evocatively written ... , this is a definite 'can't put it down' read.' 5 stars – Goodreads Review
  ‘A beautiful, mesmerising work of fiction ...
  I was completely transported
  .'
  Krafti Reader
  ‘
  A powerful story with so much depth your ears might pop
  , I absolutely loved this book. I was completely absorbed by this stunning story, I was there in India, living everything ... Another exceptional read from Sharon Maas, 5*.’
  Purple Book Stand
  ‘WOW I think Winnie is the biggest hero ever ...
  This truly was a masterpiece
  .'
  Reading Renee