Rebecca also writes historical romance as Ava Miller. Her first book, out in 2026, is THE FRENCH RESISTANCE HOTEL, published by Hodder & Stoughton, an epic, sweeping love story set during World War 2 in eastern France. The Hotel Cordier sits on the border – half in France and half in Switzerland. Can Eloise overcome her fear to help the hotel save those who need it most?

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‘You have a unique way to escape occupied France… You have a doorway to freedom here. And I think . . . it would be wrong to leave that door closed.’

On the border between Nazi-occupied France and Switzerland sits a small hotel. Inside, the staircase marks the divide between the two countries. For some, this staircase will become the difference between life and death…

France, 1940: Eloise arrived at the Hotel Cordier several years earlier, in the eastern town of Sainte-Béline, straddling the frontier between Switzerland and France, looking for an escape.

But when the Nazis invade, everything changes.

Trapped under occupation, Eloise finds herself drawn to the local resistance – and to André, its charismatic leader. André is determined to use the hotel’s unique position to save as many refugees fleeing persecution as he can.

It doesn’t take long before the Germans start closing in. Facing the threat of discovery and the shadows of her past, Eloise must decide how much she is willing to risk to save innocent lives. Even at the cost of her own…

Inspired by an incredible true story of tremendous bravery in the face of war, The French Resistance Hotel is a heartbreaking and inspiring novel of the strength of the human spirit in the face of the darkest days of the Second World War. Perfect for fans of Kristin Harmel, Fiona Valpy and Heather Morris.

Everyone is gripped by The French Resistance Hotel:

‘The characters were compelling, the romantic aspect wonderful, and the tension never let up as I raced through the pages‘

Jill Mansell

‘A thrilling page-turner charting astonishing female bravery and resilience in an intriguing wartime setting. Gripping and heartfelt. A must-read for historical fiction fans’

Annie Lyons

‘A beautifully written tale of wartime courage and sacrifice, wrapped around an unforgettable love affair’

Daisy Wood

‘Set in France in war time, this books shows the bravery and resilience of women… Very well written and a lot of background explains how difficult life in wartime was’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐