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Charlotte Gray

(Vintage International)

By Sebastian Faulks

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| Paperback | 9780375704550

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From the bestselling author of Birdsong comes Charlotte Gray, the remarkable story of a young Scottish woman who becomes caught up in the effort to liberate Occupied France from the Nazis while pursuing a perilous mission of her own.

In blacked-out, wartime London, Charlotte GraContinue

From the bestselling author of Birdsong comes Charlotte Gray, the remarkable story of a young Scottish woman who becomes caught up in the effort to liberate Occupied France from the Nazis while pursuing a perilous mission of her own.

In blacked-out, wartime London, Charlotte Gray develops a dangerous passion for a battle-weary RAF pilot, and when he fails to return from a daring flight into France she is determined to find him. In the service of the Resistance, she travels to the village of Lavaurette, dyeing her hair and changing her name to conceal her identity. Here she will come face-to-face with the harrowing truth of what took place during Europe's darkest years, and will confront a terrifying secret that threatens to cast its shadow over the remainder of her days. Vividly rendered, tremendously moving, and with a narrative sweep and power reminiscent of his novel Birdsong, Charlotte Gray confirms Sebastian Faulks as one of the finest novelists working today.

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  • Charlotte Gray By Sebastian Faulks

    Like Birdsong, Sebastian Faulks's best-selling epic of love and war, Charlotte Gray plunges the reader into the darkest, most harrowing days of war. This time, the setting is blacked-out London and unoccupied France during World War II. Faulks' compl ... (read full critics)

    bookpage published on Thu, 16 Sep 2010

  • Charlotte Gray By Sebastian Faulks

    Love in the time of war Charlotte Gray, a steady, outwardly serene, young Scottish woman, comes to London to do what she can for the war effort. And, as it turns out, she can do a great deal more than she had suspected. Charlotte Gray (6 hours) is al ... (read full critics)

    bookpage published on Wed, 15 Sep 2010

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    I wish I had been introduced to Sebastian Faulks' work before. His words flow on the paper seamlessly, like music. I adore not only the plot, I also relished how the author made me forget who I was and allowed me to truly be immersed in this world. Though painful to read about the war their are mom ... (continue)


    I wish I had been introduced to Sebastian Faulks' work before. His words flow on the paper seamlessly, like music. I adore not only the plot, I also relished how the author made me forget who I was and allowed me to truly be immersed in this world. Though painful to read about the war their are moment of beauty, which is all to real. I would recommend this book to anyone, even if you are not into epic novels, because the underlying love, scenery, and courage makes it worth a look.

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    Elicia Clegg said on Oct 26, 2011 | Add your feedback

  • I saw this film starring Cate Blanchett in the lead role a few years ago. Reading the book now, it was interesting to compare book and film. Of course, the book wins hands down! Sebastian Faulks is an incredible writer who tranports you straight to the heart of his novels. I have read Birdsong a ... (continue)

    I saw this film starring Cate Blanchett in the lead role a few years ago. Reading the book now, it was interesting to compare book and film. Of course, the book wins hands down! Sebastian Faulks is an incredible writer who tranports you straight to the heart of his novels. I have read Birdsong and this book is even better. The characters of worth are instantly likeable and the enemy, despicable. It is through Faulks knowledge of France that you get a real flavour for the country and an understanding of what it must have been like for the inhabitants under German occupation. The resisitance were incredibly brave. This novel takes you on an emotional journey, as well as giving a valuable history lesson.

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    Booketta said on Mar 2, 2011 | Add your feedback

  • Found the feeling of tender, urgent romance created by Faulks immensely enjoyable. The central character doesn't dominate the book - more of an ensemble piece where you find yourself caring about many of the characters.

    No easy happy endings, and illuminating on the complexities of wartime Fr ... (continue)

    Found the feeling of tender, urgent romance created by Faulks immensely enjoyable. The central character doesn't dominate the book - more of an ensemble piece where you find yourself caring about many of the characters.

    No easy happy endings, and illuminating on the complexities of wartime France. More complex and nuanced than the heroic resistance plot familiar in our history books.

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    Mearso said on Jul 20, 2009 | Add your feedback

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