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“A tale beautifully, wisely, and masterfully told.”— Paula McLain, author of The Paris Wife and Circling the Sun
From the multiple-award-winning, critically acclaimed author of The Hummingbird and The Curiosity comes a dazzling novel of World War II—a shimmering tale of courage, determination, optimism, and the resilience of the human spirit, set in a small Normandy village on the eve of D-Day.
On June 5, 1944, as dawn rises over a small town on the Normandy coast of France, Emmanuelle is making the bread that has sustained her fellow villagers in the dark days since the Germans invaded her country.
Only twenty-two, Emma learned to bake at the side of a master, Ezra Kuchen, the village baker since before she was born. Apprenticed to Ezra at thirteen, Emma watched with shame and anger as her kind mentor was forced to wear the six-pointed yellow star on his clothing. She was likewise powerless to help when they pulled Ezra from his shop at gunpoint, the first of many villagers stolen away and never seen again.
In the years that her sleepy coastal village has suffered under the enemy, Emma has silently, stealthily fought back. Each day, she receives an extra ration of flour to bake a dozen baguettes for the occupying troops. And each day, she mixes that precious flour with ground straw to create enough dough for two extra loaves—contraband bread she shares with the hungry villagers. Under the cold, watchful eyes of armed soldiers, she builds a clandestine network of barter and trade that she and the villagers use to thwart their occupiers.
But her gift to the village is more than these few crusty loaves. Emma gives the people a taste of hope—the faith that one day the Allies will arrive to save them.
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ASIN : 0062369598
Publisher : William Morrow Paperbacks; Reprint edition (April 3, 2018)
Language : English
Paperback : 336 pages
ISBN-10 : 9780062369598
ISBN-13 : 978-0062369598
Item Weight : 2.31 pounds
Dimensions : 5.31 x 0.76 x 8 inches
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Customers enjoyed the book and found the story compelling and inspiring. They appreciated the clever writing style and descriptive writing style. They also appreciated the well-developed characters and vivid portrayal of everyday heroism and courage by the citizens of a French village. The book was described as fast-paced, moving, and informative. Overall, customers felt the emotional content was uplifting and colorful.
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