Fiona Valpy: Secrets Uncovered - Stories of Love, Loss and Bravery

Fiona is an acclaimed bestselling author, whose books have been translated into more than thirty 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 countries, their people and their histories, has found its way into her books.

Fiona’s first three books constituted her Escape to France series. This was followed by seven stand-alone novels, all drawing upon the stories of strong women living in the difficult times and circumstances of WWII, but with links to modern times. The stories span France, Morocco, Tuscany, and the UK.

Fiona’s eleventh novel, The Dark of the Moon, has just been published. It is another evocative story straddling WWII France and Britain, exploring a modern-day family mystery of love and loss. Fiona will give us an insight into her newest novel, and also her fascination with WWII history and its influence on her writing.