The Secret History of Audrey James: A gripping dual-timeline WWII historical story of courage, sacrifice and friendship from the internationally bestselling author

di Heather Marshall (Autore)

Hodder & Stoughton, 2024

THE NUMBER ONE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER 'This book is absolutely brilliant and my favourite book of the year so far! I couldn't put it down!' ????? 'One of the best books I've read in a long time!' ????? 'Epic and gripping . . . The characters are deeply memorable. Highly accomplished historical fiction' ????? 'A fabulous book I found hard to put down! This is my favourite genre and this book rates among the best that I have read' ????? Sometimes the best place to hide is the last place anyone would look. Berlin, 1938 Against the backdrop of pre-WWII Berlin, British pianist Audrey James and her best friend Isle face the imminent threat of Nazi oppression. When Ilse's family disappears and Nazi officers confiscate their home, Audrey becomes their housekeeper and Ilse is forced into hiding in the attic-a prisoner in her own home. As borders close and rumours of death camps swirl, Audrey makes the life-changing decision to join the covert resistance and risk everything to protect her loved ones. Alnwick, 2010 After a tragic accident, Kate Mercer packs her things and moves to work at a guest house near the Scottish border. Instead of finding solace, Kate becomes entangled in the secrets of her mysterious elderly proprietor... Inspired by true stories of courageous women and the German resistance during WWII, this is a captivating story about the unbreakable bonds of friendship and family.

• Autore: Heather Marshall
• Editore: Hodder & Stoughton
• Anno: 2024
• Rilegatura: Paperback / softback
• Pagine: 432 p.
• Dimensioni: 196 x 128 mm
• Peso: 300 gr.
• EAN: 9781529364132

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