" The Lavender Bees of Meuse " is the third novel in the Lavender Meuse Trilogy from award-winning author Gail Noble-Sanderson . The novel takes place in the countryside of Verdun, France. The story begins in 1939. After many years enjoying her peaceful existence in northern France, Marie Durant Chagall, a rural nurse practitioner, is thrust once again into the conflict of war as the dark days of World War II bring untold challenges to the countryside of Meuse. Beside loss and sacrifice lie courage and ingenuity, and with the help and resilience of her close friends, Marie must decide what she is willing to risk in saving those unable to save themselves. The Lavender Bees of Meuse , the third novel from award-winning author Gail Noble-Sanderson , is an exquisite weave of historical fiction, romance, and suspense. All of Noble-Sanderson's books feature exquisite cover art by Kathleen Noble.