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The Choice
When her father dies, Claire discovers her father had spent his youth in France during WWII. She travels there with a friend and finds she may also have family there too.
Inspiration for The Choice:
"My inspiration for the book stems from the untold stories of World War II. The narrative unfolds as Claire unravels her father's hidden past in France after his death. Her journey not only unveils wartime secrets but also reveals unexpected family ties, adding layers of emotion and history to the poignant tale."
Excerpt from The Choice:
Methodically, she started with the certificates of the birth and death of her mother which were all as she would have expected to find. Next, she turned her attention to a packet of letters, some of which were written in French, a language she liked and had studied to a higher than ordinary school level. These were the ones which had been troubling her ever since this morning. She had opened the ones in English first and saw they were from her father to his mother about a woman called Marilor.
Reviews of The Choice:
An evocative exploration of Ellen Kelly's resilience and defiance, this book brilliantly resurrects a woman overshadowed by her son's infamous legacy. The narrative, inspired by silenced voices in history, honors Ellen's strength, love, and courageous stand against prejudice. A poignant portrayal of untold stories, weaving universal themes of family, strength, and resilience.