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I have read all of the books in the Daughters of War series this last book did not disappoint. It could certainly be read as a stand alone novel but I would definitely recommend reading the complete trilogy.

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Not realizing this was the third in a trilogy and having spent a well remembered holiday in Morocco, I looked forward to reading this and was not disappointed. It read as a stand-alone and captured the essence of the country. The sights, the architecture and the smells. There is also a genuinely exciting and interesting storyline. A book to lose yourself in and go on to recommend.

Thanks to HarperCollinsUk, and NetGalley for the ARC in return for ran honest review.

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"Night Train to Marrakech" is another enjoyable novel from Dinal Jefferies, and the last in the Daughters of War trilogy. As the title suggests, this book is set in Morocco and one of the main characters is the daughter of Elise. The writing is descriptive and atmospheric so that you can almost feel the heat and smell the aromas of the souk and of Clemence's garden.

This is a story of family, friendships, love and war. It explains some of what happened in the previous novels in the series and provides a satisfying conclusion to the saga.

Thanks to Net Galley and the publishers for the opportunity to review this book.

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Although I knew this was the last in the series it took me a while to realise who Vicky Baudin was in relation to the characters in the previous books in the series. I would recommend reading these first but this is a standalone read, Marrakesh and Morocco making a lovely backdrop to the story. The history of the country has obviously been well researched, and gives a real flavour of the atmosphere of the era. It’s a well crafted plot, fast paced and enjoyable. Clemences’ back story is handled very sensitively, without going into too much detail but making sense of why she acts as she does. An interesting read, nicely wrapping up the earlier stories in the series. Recommended.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read and review this book.

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The final book in The Daughters of War trilogy and a book I could not put down. Would definitely recommend this book.

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A lovely story, well written.
It brought life in Marrakesh to life. You could almost smell the flowers and hear the noise.
Lots of secrets and danger to uncover.

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Having read the previous two novels I found myself continually trying to work out who was who! Nevertheless I enjoyed the story although at times the writing felt rather outdated. This could be read as a stand alone but better to have read the first two. Thanks to Netgalley and the publishers for this ARC

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I didn't really know that this was the final installment of a series. But I can say that this can be read as a standalone. It is very well written, I liked the setting of the book and the storyline too.

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Firstly thank you Netgalley for this Arc

Brilliant instalment in this series. Love that it is based in Morocco as I am going to Marrakech again and liked to read about the country

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Read this book without knowing it was the third of a trilogy and it was none the worse for it. Gently-crafted characters bring the story to life as each shows the strength of familial love despite- and sometimes because of- the secrets withheld. Beautiful settings and a real sense of life at that time in Morocco.

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The latest and last book of the Daughters of War series.
This last book in the series was not what I was expecting. I thought we would follow the lives of the French born sisters Elise, Florence and Helene from the first two books but it takes a turn about and tells a story of the daughter of Elise and Victor - Vicky, who travels to Marrakech to meet her grandmother, whom she has only recently found out about. Vicky has invited Bea,her cousin who is the daughter of Florence and Jack.
Vicky and Bea get themselves into some trouble and the whole family comes to Marrakech so the three sisters are finally reunited again.
This is a story of family secrets, betrayal and danger. It is quite a thriller which is set in post War Morocco.

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What a great read. Vicki a French born, hopefully dress designer, takes herself off to Marrakesh to meet her grandmother, who she has recently found out exists. She also hopes to meet Yves Saint Laurent, who she amires greatly. Her grandmother welcome her into her house in the Atlas mountains but is very aloof and is obviously hiding some secrets.
Vicki has invited her 19 yr old cousin from London to join her for the summer holidays. That is when the problem begin, although not all their fault by any means.. spy's and assassins abound.
Quite a thriller to read.

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