would like to thank netgalley and the publishers for letting me read this gripping novel

a little village in france is overtaken with germans...who run roughshod over the villagers and their way of life...but certain people in the village are member of the resistance, but nobody is actually sure who they are...

there are two parts to this story...the one in the past and the one in the future, they are told in separate chapters and it doesnt spoil the actual storyline

a history of a time that should never be forgotten...

really enjoyed this book and loved how the authors writes...will be keeping an eye out for more of this authors works

First of all This book has dual timeslines. We follow Simones story during the occupation of france during ww2.
In present time we follow imogens story.
This book was for me a good mix between historical fiction and women fiction. I liked the story, IT was well developed, but i liked Simones story the better. It kept me intrigued and honestly. More things happened in her story.
I liked imogens story too, but It was done before, if you know what i mean. Thank you to netgalley for letting me read This e arc in exchange for an honest opinion

Beautiful historical fiction told in dual timelines.

In 2019, Imogene moves to France and uncovers a mysterious past about the château she is renovating. Those secrets go all the way back to 1944, involving Simone, her mother and brother, and Max, a German soldier who, unlike many of his kind, is caring and genuine, procuring much needed medicine for Simone’s brother.

This was a very well-crafted story, also well researched, and I enjoyed it. If you’re a fan of historical fiction or dual timeline stories, this is for you, give it a read!

Thanks to the author, publisher and NetGalley for the opportunity to read and review this book, but my opinions are my own.

The story
It’s 1944, and 18 year old Simone is the daughter of a Breton shopkeeper. She plays the flute left to her by her late father. The Germans have commandeered the local chateau, and she is ordered by Claus, a German officer to come play the flute one Friday night. Another kind German officer Max who was a music teacher before the war befriends her and protects Simone. In modern times, a young English widow Imogen decides to move to France, a dream she and her late husband James had. When she purchases the run down chateau, architect Laurent, grandson of Simone, offers to her Imogen with the renovations. He is not liked in the village, a hatred passed down through the generations.

My thoughts
This is a thoughtful and beautiful read. On so many levels, the story is about things not being what they seem at first sight. Not all German officers are cruel, Simone and Laurent aren’t what the villagers believe about them. It’s also a story about Imogen trying hard to pull her life of grief into a new direction. She makes an effort to give back to the community even when she has so much to do in her own restoration. It’s a goodie 👍

2019: When Imogen Wren's husband dies, she must realise their dream of moving to France on her own. She finds a beautiful abandoned chateau and starts to rebuild her life among it's ruins. But soon she notices the locals won't come near. A dark web of secrets surround the house, and it seems to centre on the war.

1941: Since the moment German troops set foot in her village, the sole aim of Simone Varon's life has been to avoid them, Until one soldier begins leaving medicine bottles for her sick brother and she gets to know the man behind the uniform. Then the Resistance comes calling and she must choose between love and duty.

During the second World War, the chateau was taken over by the Germans and now the locals think that it was cursed. The Germans had treated the locals badly. Imogen restores the fire damaged chateau and she's also determined to find out what had happened in Tredion during the war.

This is a well written story with a dual timeline. I loved Simone and Imogen who were strong characters. This is a most enjoyable read.

I would like to thank #NetGalley #AriaAries and the author #SuzanneFortin for my ARC of #AllThatWeHaveLost in exchange for an honest review.

All That We Have Lost by Suzanne Fortin is an excellent reading experience. This wonderful historical fiction blends dual time periods, one in 1944 and the present day.
A moving tale of heartbreak and survival.
This is one book you don’t want to miss!

Imogen, a widow, is baffled by the disdain for Laurent the architect who is helping her with the renovation of a chateau she's just bought. Turns out there's a back story that plays out beautifully, if tragically in this dual time line novel set in 2019 and WWII. Simone, a flutist, finds herself pressed into service to play for Nazis and then infatuated with Max who has been kind to her and her younger brother. She's seen as a collaborator and shunned but there's a secret most of the village doesn't know. This is nicely written and a bit different. Thanks to netgalley for the ARC. A good read.

A heartbreaking dual timeline historical novel set in 1944 and the present day.
Imogen overhears a conversation between her colleagues where they call her an android and realises she has to change her life. Her husband tragically died suddenly and due to the shock she lost the baby she was carrying. Due to this she does nothing with her life apart from visit family. Finding some old holiday photos she remembers the dream they had of living in Brittany. She decides to uproot herself and live their dream. She finds an old chateau that needs restoration, Laurent, an architect, offers to help but for some reason the villagers are dead set against helping her and have strong views against Laurent too.
In 1944 Simone and her family live and work in the grocery store, the village is under German occupation and life isn't easy for anyone. Against her will Simone falls for a German Officer but this causes the villagers to accuse her of being a Nazi collaborator. Is there any way for the truth to be known
The story is brought together so well and gives insight into the underground activities of the sacrifices and the resistance of the people of Brittany during this time
Many thanks to Netgalley and Aria books for the opportunity to read this advanced copy in exchange for my honest review

A good mix of historical fiction and women's fiction, I appreciated the style of writing and the character development.
The historical part was well developed but I preferred the contemporary and Imogen's story.
Good character and plot development.
Recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine

4.5/5⭐️

This wonderful story is told from dual timelines between WW2 (1944) and 2019 and centers around two strong heroines who strive to move forward toward independence and new lives following personal losses (freedom/love).

Their physical focal point is a French chateau that has seen cruelty and evil but also love and heartbreak. It is a place despised by the locals (in both eras) but ultimately redeems itself through a hidden secret within its walls. The secret, unintentionally left by Simone (WW2), is unearthed by modern-day Imogene.

Obviously this is heartbreaking historical fiction, but it is bolstered by hope through poignant love and unwavering devotion.

I loved this one with my only complaint being a little bit of naïveté on the part of the modern heroine. Well written but a warning to keep the hankies handy. This is the author’s second book, and I’d definitely be interested in reading her first.

With much thanks to #NetGalley and #Aria for providing me the free early arc. The opinions are strictly my own.

This book was even better than I thought it would be. Its a dual timeline. Over the war years we have Simone who struggles with her inner self over feeling for Max who is in the German army . In the present day we have Imogen who has recently lost her young husband and decides to uproot and go to France where she comes into contact with Laurent who may have secrets he wishes to keep hidden. The twists at the end are not all expected. Thoroughly enjoyed it.

This was a really interesting and very enjoyable story. I was hooked as soon as I started the first page. Dual time-line it flits from present day back to 1944 in German occupied France. It’s based around a village and the people and their struggles with food shortages and living with the Germans. I won’t give anymore away except this one is definitely worth reading. It’s not heavy at all just a lovely story. It’s worth more than five stars. My thanks to Netgalley and the publishers for giving me the opportunity to read this book in return for an honest review.

The year is 2019; Imogen Wren is a widow before she's reached her 30th birthday and after years of grieving, she is ready to move on with her life. Following the dream she laid out with her late husband, she moves to France and purchases a rundown chateau. All at once, her quiet world is inundated with whispers from the past. The year is 1944: Simone Varon is a young girl doing her best to avoid the Nazi soldiers who have taken over her village. Hated by the populace, the soldiers largely show themselves to be brutish bullies but one stands out and Simone finds herself falling for the tender man beneath the uniform. But when the resistance comes calling, Simone finds herself struggling to chose between duty and love. What follows is a series of twists and turns told in alternating voices by both women - one past, the other present as they fight for the truth and resolution. With a seamless transition between both time periods, All That We Have Lost, is a beautifully written book.

All That We Have Lost will truly sweep you away. This dual time line centred around a chateau that brings the past and present together perfectly. I could really imagine the characters. A standout novel and Suzanne Fortin's best yet!

Aria & Aries|Aria, NetGalley and Author for this eARC!

All That We Have Lost by Suzanne Fortin was a beautiful, brilliant story!
This story goes from 2019 Imogen finding an abandoned chateau and she starts to fix it up... to 1944 Simone living in Germany with her sick brother.
My heart went out to these characters. The shit they went through is truly heartbreaking in every way possible.
I feel like some readers will connect more with Imogen due to her miscarriages, I know I did!
This dual timeline historical fiction story will grab readers by the heart.
A totally heartbreaking and impossibly powerful story about love, tragedy, and the power of humanity.
Rch in detail, beautifully written and hugely absorbing for those who enjoy good historical fiction.

Thank you again for this great read!

When Imogen decides to start living again after the sudden death of her husband, her adventures take her to Brittany, France and signing on the dotted line for a mysterious chateau in a small village. It became quite apparent from the get go that the history of the house dated back to WWII. It had been commandeered by the Germans, at some point one of the wings suffered a fire. But that’s all the information she could get until Laurent comes along and fills in a few gaps linking his grandmother to the chateau.

A dual timeline story that takes place in 1944 and 2019, offers readers a mystery to be solved. It makes you wonder if you would risk everything to help others during a time of need. Would you take the heat for someone else to ease their suffering. I loved this page turner. While it didn’t provide me with a history lesson per se, I found it extremely enjoyable and I highly recommend it for a weekend or beach read!

Thank you NetGalley, Aria and Aries and Suzanne Fortin for early access to this gem of a story

This was another really good book told with dual timelines. Both stories past and present were equally interesting.
I had a hard time putting this book down. I loved it!
Thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for the early copy

Thank you to Net Galley and Aria & Aries for the chance to read and review this book. The opinions expressed are my own.

I thoroughly enjoyed this book-I read it in two settings! This is a fantastic dual timeline story!
In 2019 Imogene Wren moves to France and buys an abandoned chateau that needs a lot of work. As time goes on, she discovers her chateau holds some secrets. In 1944 Simone Varon is living through the war and the German occupation of her city. She becomes friends with a German soldier which leads to a terrible tragedy. The author tells both of these stories, but does a great job of connecting both stories. There's a little romance, mystery and history in this story! I loved it!

Made me wish for more. Looking for more by this author. Not my typical genre, but so glad I gave it a try. You will be too. Thank you netgalley for the advanced copy.

This is a brilliant read for those that enjoy dual time books. Set in 1944 and 2019 so it is a WW2 and modern day. Very well written and one to be read. It seems strange but the war years are still of interest to most people so along with todays story to go with it this makes for a great read.

Thanks to Netgalley and publisher for this e ARC