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In modern London, young widow Liv Halston cherishes the same painting as a gift from her late husband. When the painting's history is revealed to be potentially looted art, she becomes embroiled in a high-stakes legal battle for its restitution. The Girl You Left Behind #BookReview - Beat About The Book

The novel intertwines the lives of two women, Sophie Lefèvre and Liv Halston, connected by a single portrait.

Set in occupied France during World War I, Sophie Lefèvre struggles to protect her family while her artist husband, Édouard, is at the front. Her portrait, painted by Édouard, catches the eye of a German Kommandant, leading to a dangerous obsession and a desperate bargain that results in Sophie’s arrest and public condemnation.

The Girl You Left Behind (2012) is a bestselling dual-timeline historical novel by Jojo Moyes that explores themes of love, sacrifice, and the enduring power of art across a century.