Toujours à Toi: A World War 1 Novel

FRANCE 1916 Martin Chedru, a farmer from a peaceful village in Normandy, sees his life overturned when he is called to serve in the French army during World War I. The horrors of war mark him deeply, leaving scars his family struggles to understand when he briefly returns on leave. During this time, Martin meets Thérèse Fourier, a Belgian refugee from Brabant, who, like him, finds solace in poetry. Their shared passion sparks a connection that soon blossoms into a love neither of them expected. Thérèse dreams of sharing her words with the world, and Martin becomes her steadfast supporter, urging her to publish her poetry. But as Martin is sent back to face the brutal onslaught at Verdun, their love must endure the agonizing strain of war. Letters and poems become their lifeline, a fragile thread of hope that binds them across the miles. As Thérèse works tirelessly to publish her poetry, she hopes her words can bring comfort to others, even as her own heart waits for the man she loves.