Audiobooks by Natalie Meg Evans

The Paris Inheritance: An utterly heartbreaking and addictive WW2 historical novel

"A family heirloom, handmade in Paris. A wartime sacrifice that changed everything. And a secret kept for generations. Paris, 1940. Clutching a delicate silver dove-shaped brooch - the last gift from her beloved Otto, with a message of love engraved in the back - Lally flees her home in Paris. With her closest friend by her side, she dodges the Nazi gunfire echoing all around the city streets. But as they become more and more desperate during the darkest days Europe has ever known, one must make a terrible sacrifice for them both to survive… France, 2014. After her father's death, grieving Hope starts a new life in France. All she knows of her father's family is that they were separated in World War Two. And her only inheritance is a unique, dove-shaped brooch. Exploring an antique market one day, Hope's breath catches in her throat at what she finds. A wartime picture of a green-eyed girl, a silver brooch pinned to her dress, shaped like a dove in flight. Hope has only ever seen one like it before. Certain it's her family heirloom, Hope is desperate to find the woman in the portrait. But it soon becomes clear that some wartime secrets are dangerous to uncover… Will Hope's discoveries change everything she ever believed about her father? And even if she does find the truth, will it bring her healing - or tear her apart? Fans of The Letter, The Nightingale and We Were the Lucky Ones will be utterly swept away by this heartbreaking and unforgettable tale about family secrets in World War Two and the bonds that held people together during terrible times. What readers are saying about Natalie Meg Evans: 'Wow… Amazing… found myself reaching for the Kleenex box so many times… Gripping… had me from the very first word on page one until the very last… Broke my heart over, and over again. I devoured this book in one sitting… I was breathless… A must-read. I loved it.' Page Turners, ????? 'By far the best book I've read this year. There have been a few 2 am bedtimes because I couldn't bear to put it down without another chapter… or 2… A fantastic book.' Goodreads reviewer, ????? 'Wow, I adored and inhaled this… I fell in love… won my heart… Heartbreaking, gripping… Fantastic… Perfect.' Goodreads reviewer, ????? 'This book had me from the very first page… outstanding. If you only read one book of historical fiction, make it this one. Excellent.' Goodreads reviewer, ????? 'Broke my heart… Historical fiction lovers will devour this heartbreaking novel.' Goodreads reviewer, ????? "

Natalie Meg Evans (Author), Daphne Kouma (Narrator)

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The Locket: A completely gripping and emotional WWII historical novel

"England, 1942. "It has to stay secret," he whispers, placing the locket around her neck. "If they find it, they'll send me away." As she holds the locket, glinting in the moonlight, she can't hold back the tears. "I just wish we didn't have to hide…" When farmer's daughter Irene meets Theodore at a village dance, sparks fly instantly. The war has brought him all the way from Louisiana to build a US airbase just across her father's fields, but as they sway together, there is nothing else in the world. Only his gentle touch and his deep brown eyes. But being together comes at a price. As Theodore is Black, the might of the US Air Force is against them, and all the members of the little village community disapprove of their relationship. And they will all go to terrible lengths to tear the two young lovers apart... Decades later, heartbroken Ruby is back at her family's crumbling farmhouse for the first time in years, after the loss of her beloved grandmother Irene. The roof has fallen in, family photographs are damaged - and her grandmother's jewellery is nowhere to be found. When Ruby uncovers her grandmother's waterlogged diaries, she discovers that Irene treasured one piece of lost jewellery above all. A locket from a man called Theodore. And the missing locket holds the key to unravelling a heartbreaking secret that changed her grandmother's life… Is someone in the village hiding the locket to keep the truth about Irene and Theodore buried? And can Ruby find a way to honour her grandmother's memory ­- or in digging up the pain of the war, will she tear her family apart? An absolutely breathtaking World War Two story about the power of love in the face of adversity, and how the tragic consequences of war can echo through generations. Fans of Fiona Valpy, The Nightingale and All the Light We Cannot See will be addicted to this incredible read. Read what everyone's saying about Natalie Meg Evans: 'What a gripping story!… Immersive… Amazing… heart-stopping. It was gripping, captivating, addictive, full of intrigue, suspense, and twists… I couldn't set it down!' Goodreads reviewer, ????? 'Amazing stuff! I really felt my heart torn up… I felt so many emotions… I highly recommend this book! Five stars all the way!' Goodreads reviewer, ????? 'Had me from the very first page… Outstanding. If you only read one book of historical fiction, make it this one. Excellent.' Goodreads reviewer, ????? 'Heartbreaking, haunting… You are going to devour this one… A mesmerizing, poignant, emotional, gripping, passionate and compelling novel… I cannot recommend this enough.' Chicks, Rogues and Scandals 'What a wonderful read!!!… I couldn't put this book down. Natalie Meg Evans has a way with words!' Netgalley Reviewer, ????? 'An absolutely gripping and beautiful story… Makes you instantly fall in love… There are many twists and surprising turns in this story that will keep you gripped to the very last page… A highly enjoyable read… This is a must.' Goodreads reviewer 'Fabulous… Broke my heart… So heartbreaking… Incredibly touching.' Robinlovesreading, ????? 'A page-turner from beginning to end… Took hold of my heart and left me wanting more. A must read.' Goodreads reviewer, ????? 'Breathtaking… I love the story and the characters… You will laugh and cry and hold your breath reading this book.' Goodreads reviewer, ????? 'Captured me entirely… Stealing my breath… I enjoyed it immensely… A wonderful love story… Utterly fascinated.' Goodreads reviewer, ?????"

Natalie Meg Evans (Author), Tamsin Kennard (Narrator)

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The Paris Girl

"1920s Paris. Tatiana Vytenis has worked hard to leave her past behind. Once a ruined Russian princess in hiding, she is now a sought-after model and engaged to Gérard de Sainte-Vierge. But fate still has a final hand to play. Hidden beneath their genteel exteriors, Gérard and his brother have a secret darker side, and her darling fiancé will gladly ruin Tatiana's life to save his own reputation. As Tatiana's situation becomes ever more desperate, she crosses paths with an unlikely guardian angel. Regan Dortmeyer is an American in Paris. As the consequences of her disastrous engagement threaten to swallow Tatiana up, he might be the only one who can save her now…"

Natalie Meg Evans (Author), Anna Bentinck (Narrator)

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Summer in the Vineyards

"Shauna Vincent has just learned that the job she set her heart on has gone to a well-connected rival. Devastated, she accepts an offer from an old family friend, and soon Shauna is deep in the French countryside with endless hours to explore the magical landscape around her. But can the charming Laurent de Chemignac, owner of the local chateau, help her untangle the secret that this little French castle amongst the vines might be hiding?"

Natalie Meg Evans (Author), Charlotte Strevens (Narrator)

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