Map of the Heart

Map of the Heart
Susan Wiggs

#1 New York Times Bestselling Author returns with a compelling story of love and family from the present day to World War II FranceAn accomplished photographer, widow, and mother, Camille Palmer is content with the blessings she’s enjoyed. When her ageing father asks her to go with him to his native France, she has no idea that she’s embarking on an adventure that will utterly transform her.Returning to the place of his youth sparks unexpected memories—recollections that will lead Camille’s family back to the dark, terrifying days of the Second World War, where they will uncover their family’s surprising history.While Provence offers answers about her family’s past, Camille meets a handsome American historian who stirs a passion deep within her, and who may hold the key to her future…

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Source ISBN: 9780008151324

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Version: 2017-09-28

Dedication (#u883af58d-fdfe-5e47-9753-d27fd4340b54)

For my husband, Jerry: For all the journeys we’ve made, for all the moments of inspiration, for getting lost on lost byways, for endless rambles and flights of imagination, for knowing that the greatest journey in life is the one that takes you home. You’re the best adventure I’ve ever had.

Contents

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Title Page (#ue9d122c9-a717-5072-884e-27ef289da89a)

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Dedication

Part 1: Bethany Bay (#u4d3c95fc-e204-5935-9dbd-9a2bb324efdd)

Chapter One (#u48939b39-6530-5f48-af12-98865d40d30c)

Chapter Two (#u052ab811-1782-532d-b3a5-cda619d083a5)

Chapter Three (#u25f4bb3f-7cf6-5e79-953c-c264f148bf4f)

Chapter Four (#ube2cb6df-ae09-5b2c-8a31-d5083a11f85d)

Chapter Five (#uc8d2ac2a-77dd-5c2a-a063-e503ad0b3d1d)

Chapter Six (#litres_trial_promo)

Chapter Seven (#litres_trial_promo)

Chapter Eight (#litres_trial_promo)

Part 2: The Var (#litres_trial_promo)

Chapter Nine (#litres_trial_promo)

Chapter Ten (#litres_trial_promo)

Part 3: Bethany Bay (#litres_trial_promo)

Chapter Eleven (#litres_trial_promo)

Chapter Twelve (#litres_trial_promo)

Chapter Thirteen (#litres_trial_promo)

Chapter Fourteen (#litres_trial_promo)

Part 4: Bellerive (#litres_trial_promo)

Chapter Fifteen (#litres_trial_promo)

Chapter Sixteen (#litres_trial_promo)

Part 5: Aix-en-Provence (#litres_trial_promo)

Chapter Seventeen (#litres_trial_promo)

Part 6: The Var (#litres_trial_promo)

Chapter Eighteen (#litres_trial_promo)

Part 7: Switchback (#litres_trial_promo)