When We Fall

Name: When We Fall
Brand: Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9780857303950
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By Carolyn Kirby

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When We Fall by Carolyn Kirby weaves a gripping tale set during the turmoil of World War II. The story follows the intertwining lives of two women entangled in themes of love, deception, and loyalty. As the war drives them along unexpected paths, each is forced to confront the brutal truths of their past and the challenging decisions that define their futures.
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You might enjoy this book if you're drawn to gripping historical fiction set during World War II, featuring complex female protagonists. It intertwines themes of love, duty, and the harsh realities of war, making it perfect for readers who appreciate stories of resilience and moral dilemmas.

England, 1943 Lost in fog, pilot Vee Katchatourian is forced to make an emergency landing where she meets enigmatic RAF airman Stefan Bergel, and then can't get him out of her mind.

A TIMES/SUNDAY TIMES BOOK OF THE YEAR

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Published to coincide with the 75th anniversary of VE Day and based on the WWII atrocity, the Katyn Massacre, When We Fall is a moving story of three lives forever altered by one fatal choice.

England, 1943: Lost in fog, pilot Vee Katchatourian is forced to make an emergency landing, where she meets the enigmatic RAF airman Stefan Bergel, and then can't get him out of her mind.

In occupied Poland, Ewa Hartman hosts German officers in her father's guest house, while secretly gathering intelligence for the Polish resistance. Mourning her lover, Stefan, who was captured by the Soviets at the start of the war, Ewa is shocked to see him on the street one day.

Haunted by a terrible choice he made in captivity, Stefan asks Vee and Ewa to help him expose one of the darkest secrets of the war. But it is not clear where everyone's loyalties lie until they are tested.

Published to coincide with the 75th anniversary of VE Day and based on the WWII atrocity, the Katyn Massacre, When We Fall is a moving story of three lives forever altered by one fatal choice.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Carolyn Kirby's When We Fall has been praised for its stunning and speechless-inducing ending. Reviewers highlight its memorably descriptive prose and the author's skill in creating tension and uncertainty. The narrative expertly draws readers in with complex, sympathetic characters, making it a compelling, pulse-racing read. It is noted for its gripping wartime setting driven by two memorable heroines.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780857303950

Publisher: Bedford Square Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 06 May 2020

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: No Exit Press

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 135.0mm

Height: 216.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 320

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Carolyn Kirby Fiction General Fiction Historical Fiction

About the Author

Carolyn Kirby is the author of two novels. The Conviction of Cora Burns was longlisted for the Historical Writers' Association Debut Crown Award and shortlisted for the Specsavers Debut Crime Fiction Award. When We Fall, published in May 2020, was chosen by The Times as one of the best novels of 2020 and described by the Daily Mail as 'a terrific World War II novel'. Carolyn studied history at St Hilda's College, Oxford. Before becoming a full-time writer, she worked in social housing and as a teacher. She has two grown-up daughters and lives with her husband in rural Oxfordshire.