Ruth Druart grew up on the Isle of Wight, moving away at the age of eighteen to study psychology at Leicester University. She has lived in Paris since 1993, where she has followed a career in teaching. She has recently taken a sabbatical, so that she can follow her dream of writing full-time.
What a book . . . Emotional and heartrending . . . absolutely
phenomenal. I was on tenterhooks throughout. A wonderful
achievement
*Jill Mansell*
Historical fiction fans, rejoice! A new voice has entered the arena
and she's one to watch. A heartrending story told from the
perspectives of two families living very different lives, it is
also one of hope amid tragedy. Perfectly paced and plotted, and
evocatively written
*Woman & Home*
You'll have your heart in your mouth and tears on your cheeks as it
reaches its rich, life-affirming conclusion. Both epic and
intimate, this unexpected story had me completely and utterly
enraptured
*Louise Candlish*
Brace yourself for a brilliant read. This will tug at your
heartstrings
*Best*
While Paris Slept made me think and cry and rage and smile at
mankind's capacity for both beautiful, selfless love and terrible,
heartbreaking cruelty. Prepare to be thoroughly engrossed in this
compelling book
*Natasha Lester*
What a book, I absolutely loved it. An ingenious plot, wonderful
believable characters and it moved me to tears. A fabulous read
*Lesley Pearse*
A heartbreaking debut. The novel delves into eternal questions: How
far will we go to protect our child? Is love holding tightly or
letting go?
*Janet Skeslien Charles, author of The Paris Library*
A powerful and poignant debut from a brilliant and bold new
novelist
*Imogen Kealey, author of Liberation*
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