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The Girl from Guernica

a gripping WWII historical fiction thriller that will take your breath away for 2022
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In The Girl from Guernica by Karen Robards, set against the backdrop of World War II, a young girl navigates the complexities of family loyalty and survival. Her world is turned upside down as she becomes embroiled in espionage and intrigue, with secrets threatening to unravel everything she holds dear. This thrilling narrative intertwines historical drama with a gripping tale of courage and resilience.
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You might enjoy this if you're interested in a gripping tale that intertwines historical events and suspenseful twists, as it explores themes of survival, resilience, and courage set against the backdrop of World War II. The narrative promises not only thrilling mystery elements but also rich character development and emotional depth, appealing to those who love a blend of history and intrigue.

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The Girl from Guernica

From the number one New York Times bestselling author comes an historical thriller that will take your breath away

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'One of the most reliable thriller writers in the world' Daily Mail

To do what is right, she risks losing everything...

1937

Sibil Hellinger is enjoying market day in the small Spanish town of Guernica when clouds of German planes suddenly fill the sky. As the bombs rain down, Sibil escapes with her sister but her mother is tragically killed.

1944

The world is at war and Sibil has grown into a beautiful young woman fuelled by a dark rage. Working with her father, a scientist and member of the undercover German resistance, she is the perfect spy to fight back against those responsible for her mother's death - the Nazis. To avenge the family she lost and protect those she loves, she must risk everything.

From the bestselling author of The Black Swan of Paris, Fire in the Sky comes an absorbing novel of bravery, danger, love and women's unbelievable reserves of strength.

PRAISE FOR The Black Swan of Paris

'A truly outstanding novel, brilliantly written, that captured me and held me in its grip from page one. The Black Swan of Paris reminds us of the power of love, hope and courage' - Heather Morris, #1 bestselling author of The Tattooist of Auschwitz

'Emotional and powerful' - Pam Jenoff, bestselling author of The Lost Girls of Paris

'Beautifully written and completely absorbing.' - Noelle Salazar, bestselling author of The Flight Girls

'An extraordinarily suspenseful, emotional read' - Kelly Rimmer, bestselling author of The Things We Cannot Say

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781529338416

Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 09 March 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Hodder Paperback

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 36.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 320g

Pages: 464

About the Author

Karen Robards is the internationally bestselling author of over fifty novels, which have regularly appeared on the New York Times, USA Today and Publishers Weekly bestseller lists, among others. She is the mother of three boys and lives with her family in her hometown of Louisville, Kentucky.

You can find out more at www.karenrobards.com and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/AuthorKarenRobards or follow her on Twitter @TheKarenRobards.

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