The first book in a brand new sweeping historical series from the No.1 Sunday Times bestselling author. Available to pre-order now! France, 1944. Deep in the river valley of the Dordogne, in an old stone cottage on the edge of a beautiful village, three sisters long for the end of the war. Hélène, the eldest, is trying her hardest to steer her family to safety, even as the Nazi occupation becomes more threatening. Elise, the rebel, is determined to help the Resistance, whatever the cost. And Florence, the dreamer, just yearns for a world where France is free. Then, one dark night, the Allies come knocking for help.

And Hélène knows that she cannot sit on the sidelines any longer. But bravery comes at a cost, and soon the sisters' lives become even more perilous as they fight for what is right. And secrets from their own mysterious past threaten to unravel everything they hold most dear. The first in an epic new series from the #1 international bestselling author, Daughters of War is a stunning tale of sisters, secrets and bravery in the darkness of war-torn France. "Dinah Jefferies weaves a rich tapestry of courage, passion and family secrets beneath the dark shadows of war . a novel to sweep you away to a different time and place" Hazel Gaynor, bestselling author of When We Were Young and Brave "A glorious page-turner about three sisters living in Occupied France in 1944. a novel to disappear into" Gill Paul, bestselling author of The Secret Wife "An outstanding novel, beautifully written. Rich in courage, love and sacrifice.

I was gripped by the sense of menace, spellbound by the dangers, but moved to tears by the bonds of love and loyalty, by the light within the darkness. I loved it. Can't wait for the next in the trilogy." Kate Furnivall, bestselling author of The Guardian of Lies "From the first sentence, evoking the "sun-soaked scent of fir and spruce", you are instantly transported to the delicious world of the Dordogne. As layers of long-hidden family secrets emerge, you are sure to be hooked to the very last page." Liz Trenow, bestselling author of The Forgotten Seamstress "Love, grief, abandonment, betrayal and secrets. I adored it" Liz Nugent, bestselling author of Little Cruelties Available to pre-order now! Gold title * Dinah Jefferies moves from Penguin to HarperCollins with this epic new historical trilogy * Dinah is a number 1 Sunday TImes bestseller, and two-times Richard and Judy pick * Daughters of War is the first of a sweeping historical series that will span from France, to London, Paris, Morocco and Malta, linked by three sisters * Dinah has sold over a million copies of her books and is translated and sold worldwide * Major PR and marketing to support this major acquisition Competition: the;rose code;tattooist of auschwitz;our woman in moscow;huntress;girl from the island;nightingale;secret wife;guardian of lies;forgotten seamstress;. Hazel Gaynor;Gill Paul;Kate Furnivall;Liz Trenow;Liz Nugent;Lorna Cook;Kate Quinn;Kate Hewitt;Heather Morris;Beatriz Williams;Kristin Hannah.