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The Secret History of Audrey James
A gripping dual-timeline WWII historical story of courage, sacrifice and friendship from the internationally bestselling author
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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...
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The #1 bestselling author of Looking for Jane returns with a moving novel about a pianist in Berlin on the cusp of WWII and the choices she makes that echo across time and continents.
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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 Ilse 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.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781529364156
Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 04 June 2024
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Hodder & Stoughton
Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 36.0mm
Width: 150.0mm
Height: 232.0mm
Weight: 520g
Pages: 432
About the Author
Heather Marshall was born and raised in Canada, where she lives with her family and their giant golden retriever. After completing two Master's degrees, Heather worked for several years in politics and communications before finally turning her attention to her true passion: storytelling. Aside from writing, some of Heather's favourite things include old houses covered in ivy (preferably with a good ghost story), roaming dusty bookshops with her husband, and being the first person to dip into a new jar of peanut butter.
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