A truly sad story of the how the innocent are damaged by war. Based in a village in France during the 2nd WW and told in the voices of those who prosper or lose by the times - but mainly through that of Jeanne who has all the odds stacked against her. All the characters, even the most minor, are brilliantly drawn and Jeanne is an exceptional heroine. Extremely atmospheric. Not to be missed. Longlisted for The Women's Prize for Fiction 2013
