Fiona Valpy

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About Fiona Valpy
Fiona is an acclaimed number 1 bestselling author, whose books have been translated into more than twenty different languages worldwide.
She draws inspiration from the stories of strong women, especially during the years of World War II. Her meticulous historical research enriches her writing with an evocative sense of time and place.
She spent seven years living in France, having moved there from the UK in 2007, before returning to live in Scotland. Her love for both of these countries, their people and their histories, has found its way into the books she's written.
Fiona says, "To be the first to hear about my NEW releases, please visit my website at www.fionavalpy.com and subscribe to the mailing list. I promise not to share your e-mail and I'll only contact you when a new book is out."
She draws inspiration from the stories of strong women, especially during the years of World War II. Her meticulous historical research enriches her writing with an evocative sense of time and place.
She spent seven years living in France, having moved there from the UK in 2007, before returning to live in Scotland. Her love for both of these countries, their people and their histories, has found its way into the books she's written.
Fiona says, "To be the first to hear about my NEW releases, please visit my website at www.fionavalpy.com and subscribe to the mailing list. I promise not to share your e-mail and I'll only contact you when a new book is out."
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Blog postI’m very excited to share with you details of my latest book, which will be published on 21st September. Set in the iconic city of Casablanca, the story was inspired by the experiences of refugees fleeing from mainland Europe during the war years, attempting to escape to America and Britain. Morocco, 1941. With France having…
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Blog postThe Skylark’S Secret Fiona Valpy in conversation with Jamie Jauncey Monday 14th December 2020 at 4.00pm (UK time) via Zoom. Free live event!
Set against the backdrop of the Russian Arctic Convoys during World War 2 and a tight-knit crofting community some forty years afterwards, The Skylark’s Secret explores themes of home and Highland hospitality, of community and courage.
Grab yourself a cup of tea and a mince pie, pull up a chair and join Fiona an4 months ago Read more -
Blog postPlease join me today in celebrating the publication of my latest novel, The Skylark’s Secret. Set against the backdrop of the WW2 Arctic Convoys which gathered in the far north-west of Scotland, The Skylark’s Secret has been described as ‘a moving drama about family, love, grief, forgiveness and belonging‘ (Culturefly’s 10 of the best books published in September) Loch Ewe, 1940. When gamekeeper’s daughter Flora’s remote highland village finds itself the base for the Royal Navy’s Arct6 months ago Read more
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Blog postPlease join me today in celebrating the publication of my latest novel, The Dressmaker’s Gift.
The French couture industry provides the backdrop to this story of three young women faced with impossible choices, (and those of you who read and enjoyed The Beekeeper’s Promise may well recognise one of the main characters….). How will history – and their families – judge them?
Paris, 1940. With the city occupied by the Nazis, three young seamstresses go about their normal lives as2 years ago Read more -
Blog postI’m delighted to reveal the cover for my next book – The Dressmaker’s Gift – which comes out in the autumn. Paris is the setting, where the history of the war years still resonates through the generations.
Pre-order The Dressmaker’s Gift on Amazon.co.uk
Pre-order The Dressmaker’s Gift on Amazon.com
More information coming soon.
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Blog postMy new website is live! As part of the launch, we are asking anyone who wishes to continue to receive automatic updates via email to be so kind as to sign up again on the new site. Please use the Subscribe function at the foot of this page to do so. Thank you for your continued support.
Best wishes, Fiona
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Blog postI’m delighted to announce that my next book – The Dressmaker’s Gift – is due for publication later this year.
Telling the story of Mireille, sister of Eliane in The Beekeeper’s Promise, The Dressmaker’s Gift follows the lives of three seamstresses working in a couture house in Paris during World War 2.
Parisian rooftops I’ll be posting more details nearer the time, and revealing the cover soon. But for those who want to be first off the mark, it’s available to pre-order now. <2 years ago Read more -
Blog postToday is publication day for my latest novel, The Beekeeper’s Promise. Anyone who read and enjoyed The French for Always will recognise Chateau Bellevue and some of the characters. And for those of you who asked me to tell Eliane’s story during the war years, here it is…
Heartbroken and hoping for a new start, Abi Howes takes a summer job in rural France at the Château Bellevue. The old château echoes with voices from the past, and soon Abi finds herself drawn to one remar3 years ago Read more -
Blog post1st March is publication day for Sea of Memories.
Thank you to all those who have already posted reviews, making it a 5-star rated bestseller.
Buy Sea of Memories on Amazon
Sea of Memories on Amazon.co.uk
Sea of Memories on Amazon.com
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Blog postI’m delighted to announce that I’ve signed a two-book contract with Amazon Publishing. Look out for more news soon…
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