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The Bookseller of Dachau
Absolutely heartbreaking and totally gripping World War 2 fiction
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Germany, 1940: "Can't I say goodbye?" I cry, cupping my hands over my mouth, my heart pummeling my chest. Tears cloud my eyes as the Nazis dragging away my beloved Hans stare at me, soldiers with icy glares. No. No, no, no, they can't make him...
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Germany, 1940: "Can't I say goodbye?" I cry, cupping my hands over my mouth, my heart pummeling my chest. Tears cloud my eyes as the Nazis dragging away my beloved Hans stare at me, soldiers with icy glares. No. No, no, no, they can't make him leave.
As the Nazis smash down doors and tear innocent people from their loved ones, Matilda doesn't hesitate to hide her childhood sweetheart, Hans, in her attic. But nothing can stop the soldiers charging in...
America, 2018: Grace opens a mustard-yellow envelope, and her world unravels. She has inherited a bookstore in the small town of Dachau from the grandmother she didn't know existed.
Grace visits her legacy—a bookshop on a cobbled lane filled with lost memories. Combing through letters, she unearths the story of her grandmother, whose true love was locked within the barbed wire of Dachau...
But as Grace pieces together Matilda's heartbreaking past, she discovers a shocking betrayal that shattered her family beyond repair. When Grace learns the long-buried secret of her own identity, will she ever be the same again?
This heart-wrenching yet hopeful tale will restore your faith in humanity, and in the power of love to triumph over evil. Fans of The Tattooist of Auschwitz, Orphan Train, and Kristin Hannah will be blown away by this breathtakingly gripping page-turner.
Readers love The Bookseller of Dachau:
"I couldn't put it down, even when I thought my heart would burst out of my chest and I had tears pouring down my face." Goodreads reviewer
"Pass me the tissues, wow. I devoured this book in one sitting... I loved everything about this... Absolutely fantastic." Goodreads reviewer
"Such a powerful and poignant story. One minute I was laughing, as the book brought me much joy, and the next minute, I was on the brink of tears. You will definitely need to have tissues ready!... I loved this." Goodreads reviewer
"I read it in literally a few hours. I couldn't put it down and when I did, it was due to having to do something of necessity like eating or washing up... There were so many turns and twists that I just wanted to know what happened next as soon as possible." Goodreads reviewer
"Stop whatever you're doing right now and order this book. This five-star historical fiction will claim a spot as one of the best books I've ever read. EVER... Phenomenal. I was in awe." Goodreads reviewer
"Oh my gosh, what a book! I couldn't put it down!
Book Details
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ISBN: 9781836184218
Publisher: Bookouture
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 14 August 2025
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Bookouture
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Width: 129.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 260g
Pages: 368
About the Author
Shari J. Ryan is a USA Today Bestselling Historical Fiction writer. Her desire to write stories revolving Jewish livelihood during World War II stems from being a descendant of two Holocaust survivors. After the passing of Shari's grandmother, she pursued an active interest in learning more about the inherited stories she yearned to understand better. Shortly after earning a bachelors degree from Johnson & Wales University, Shari began her career as a graphic artist and freelance writer. She then found her passion for writing books in 2012. In 2016, Shari began writing her first Historical Fiction novel, Last Words , a story about a lifelong journey through the eyes of a Holocaust survivor, and Shari quickly found a new passion to share untold World War II stories within a fictional setting. In 2023 she also began exploring her first foray into the world of gripping, twisty psychological thrillers. Shari is a lifelong New England girl who lives to make people laugh. She is happily married with two wonderful sons and a spunky Australian Shepard, who fits right in with the family.
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