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The Girl You Left Behind is a historical fiction novel by Jojo Moyes, published in 2012. The book weaves together two interconnected stories, one set in World War I and the other in contemporary times, exploring themes of love, loss, art, and the enduring impact of history.Plot Overview:1916 (World War I):
The first storyline is set in a small French village during the German occupation. The protagonist, Sophie Lefèvre, is left to run the family’s hotel while her husband, Édouard, a painter, is away fighting in the war. A portrait of Sophie, painted by Édouard, hangs in the hotel. The painting catches the eye of a German Kommandant who becomes obsessed with it—and with Sophie herself. As the war drags on and resources become scarce, Sophie faces increasingly difficult choices to protect her family and survive.