‘Heart-rending and beautiful… it’s impossible not to be gripped… my favourite read of 2024.’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

On either side of the Pyrenees mountains, two women will risk everything to do what’s right…

To avoid the conflict of the Spanish Civil War, Abene García, a fisherman’s daughter, abandons her seaside home of San Sebastian and crosses the Pyrenees mountain range to France. But when Nazi occupation shatters her newfound safety, Abene won’t stand by and do nothing. Not when she knows a way for refugees to escape, over the mountains she crossed not so long before.

As nationalist forces gain control of Spain, Miren Torres, a secretary for the Basque government, must return to her hometown of San Sebastian without the man she loves. When the Second World War erupts, she unwittingly catches the eye of one of Franco’s most powerful generals, a bully determined to marry her. Miren desperately searches for a way to evade his advances, while still longing for the man who promised her the world.

Brought together by the forces of war, the two women will risk everything to save innocent lives and protect their families…

Perfect for fans of Kristin Hannah, Kelly Rimmer and Fiona Valpy, The Girl Who Crossed Mountains is an extraordinary tale of survival, family bonds and the power of love to persevere against all odds.

What readers are saying about The Girl Who Crossed Mountains:

‘Extraordinary… a must-read for historical fiction enthusiasts… a poignant, beautifully told story that will stay with readers long after they turn the last page… an unforgettable tale of bravery, sacrifice, and hope.’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘WOW. Neither hunger nor hurricanes could pull me away from this book now. My eyes devouring every word. I was spellbound. A deeply moving and inspirational story… a must-read for anyone who appreciates well-crafted historical fiction.’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Another stunning literary masterpiece… I was choked on many occasions as I kept turning the pages with one hand and holding the tissues with my other… shines with courage, love, determination and heroism.’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐