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A Woman of War

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A Woman of War by Mandy Robotham is a gripping piece of historical fiction set against the backdrop of World War II. It follows the story of a German midwife who becomes embroiled in the Nazi regime's unsettling policies and must navigate a world fraught with danger and moral dilemmas. The tale explores themes of courage, resilience, and the complex choices faced in wartime.
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You might enjoy this book if you're drawn to tales set during World War II that weave together drama, courage, and resilience. It follows the life of a young German midwife whose harrowing circumstances at the heart of Nazi Germany test her strength and values. The story is compelling for those who appreciate character-driven narratives and historical settings filled with emotional depth.

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For readers of The Tattooist of Auschwitz and Kate Furnivall comes a gritty tale of courage, betrayal and love in the most unlikely of places.

Also published as The German Midwife.

A new voice in historical fiction, for fans of the book The Tattooist of Auschwitz

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For readers of The Tattooist of Auschwitz and Kate Furnivall comes a gritty tale of courage, betrayal and love in the most unlikely of places. Also published as The German Midwife.

‘A powerful, haunting debut’ Kate Quinn, New York Times bestselling author of The Alice Network

Incredibly powerful, harrowing but ultimately uplifting. I couldn’t put this down.’ Katie Fforde, author of A Rose Petal Summer

‘A fascinating story which had me forgetting it’s fiction! So well written, I was left pondering if the events could actually be true. Enthralling!’ Kitty Neale, author of A Sister’s Sorrow

Absorbing and totally believable – a wonderful WW2 novel.’ Molly Green, author of An Orphan’s War

‘I cannot give enough praise for A Woman of War. This is definitely #1 on my list of [historical fiction] books I’ve read in 2018.’ NetGalley Reviewer

‘If you are looking for a page turner, this is it. I read the book cover to cover in 48 hours. If I could give this book a 6/5 stars I would!’ NetGalley Reviewer

‘The writing was excellent and the characters realistic […] an interesting and thoughtful page turner.’ NetGalley Reviewer

‘Very compelling.’ NetGalley Reviewer

Germany, 1944. Taken from the camps to serve the Führer himself, Anke Hoff is assigned as midwife to one of Hitler’s inner circle. If she refuses, her family will die.

Torn between her duty as a caregiver and her hatred for the Nazi regime, Anke is swept into a life unlike anything she’s ever known – and she discovers that many of those at the Berghof are just as trapped as she is. And soon, she’s falling for a man who will make her world more complicated still…

Before long, the couple is faced with an impossible choice – and the consequences could be deadly. Can their forbidden love survive the horrors of war? And, more importantly, will they?

Mandy Robotham’s highly awaited next book, The Secret Messenger, is out now.

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A Woman of War by Mandy Robotham is widely praised as an incredibly powerful and absorbing World War II novel. Readers find it harrowing yet ultimately uplifting, with storytelling so convincing that it blurs the lines between fiction and reality. It is applauded for its compelling narrative, believable characters, and ability to engage readers from start to finish.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780008324247

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 21 March 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: AVON, a division of HarperCollins Publishers Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 23.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 260g

Pages: 386

About the Author

Mandy Robotham has been an aspiring author since the age of nine, but was waylaid by journalism and later enticed by birth. She's now a practising midwife who writes about birth, death, love and everything else in between. She graduated with an MA in Creative Writing from Oxford Brookes University. This is her first novel.

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