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‘An inspiring true story of resilience, hope and courage’ Christy Lefteri, bestselling author of The Beekeeper of Aleppo

In 1942, the Nazis come for a Jewish family living in Montparnasse, occupied Paris. In the chaos of their arrest, eleven-year-old Josie flees to the only person she trusts: her piano teacher, Andree Levallois, secretly an operative in the French Resistance.

Andree takes her in as a member of the family, spreading their rations and risking everything to keep her safe. But soon the authorities close in, and both Andree and Josie are caught in a desperate race to stay alive.

Heather Morris, author of the international bestseller, The Tattooist of Auschwitz, returns with a masterful new novel that captures the astonishing bravery of French Resistance operatives, and one piano teacher who is willing to risk everything to save a young girl.

Epic in scope and inspired by real events and people, The Piano Teacher of Montparnasse is a gripping, heartbreaking and uplifting story of ordinary people in extraordinary times.

Publisher Review

‘A powerful, deeply resonant novel filled with humanity… I held my breath to the last pages, where I could no longer hold back my tears.’ Marc Levy, international bestselling author of If Only It Were True ‘An inspiring true story of resilience, hope and courage’ Christy Lefteri, bestselling author of The Beekeeper of Aleppo