Madame Barbara
Madame Barbara by Helen Forrester is a revised edition published by HarperCollins Publishers Limited in 2000, featuring 498 pages in English. This novel unfolds a tale of loss and love set against the backdrop of post-Second World War England and France. It follows a young woman from Liverpool who, having been widowed before experiencing family life, embarks on a journey to Normandy to visit the site of her husband’s death during the D-Day landings.
Readers will discover a poignant love story intertwined with a vivid portrayal of the challenges faced in the aftermath of war. The narrative explores the connection between the protagonist and a struggling French poultry farmer, highlighting themes of resilience and the search for happiness amidst hardship. Madame Barbara offers a glimpse into the lives of ordinary people navigating their circumstances, making it a significant addition to the genres of historical fiction and romance.
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A wonderful new novel from Liverpool’s best-loved author. A tale of loss and love set in post-Second World War England and France.
This is the story of a young Liverpool woman widowed in the Second World War before she can know the happiness of having a family. With the blessing of her mother, with whom she runs a B&B, she goes to Normandy to see where her husband was killed in the D-Day landings. Once she is there, she meets an impoverished French poultry farmer, now reduced to driving a beaten up (and still rare) taxi and looking after his old mother and dying brother. Will these two find happiness together?
A touching love story, a compelling portrayal of the aftermath of war and above all a testament to the courage and endurance of oridinary people, Madame Barbara will delight Helen Forrester’s countless fans.
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