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Books > Fiction > Genre fiction > War fiction > Second World War fiction
To survive the Holocaust, a young Jewish woman must pose as a
Christian farmer's wife in this unforgettable novel from USA Today
bestselling author Jennifer Robson--a story of terror, hope, love,
and sacrifice, inspired by true events, that vividly evokes the
most perilous days of World War II. It is the autumn of 1943, and
life is becoming increasingly perilous for Italian Jews like the
Mazin family. With Nazi Germany now occupying most of her beloved
homeland, and the threat of imprisonment and deportation growing
ever more certain, Antonina Mazin has but one hope to survive--to
leave Venice and her beloved parents and hide in the countryside
with a man she has only just met. Nico Gerardi was studying for the
priesthood until circumstances forced him to leave the seminary to
run his family's farm. A moral and just man, he could not stand by
when the fascists and Nazis began taking innocent lives. Rather
than risk a perilous escape across the mountains, Nina will pose as
his new bride. And to keep her safe and protect secrets of his own,
Nico and Nina must convince prying eyes they are happily married
and in love. But farm life is not easy for a cultured city girl who
dreams of becoming a doctor like her father, and Nico's provincial
neighbors are wary of this soft and educated woman they do not
know. Even worse, their distrust is shared by a local Nazi official
with a vendetta against Nico. The more he learns of Nina, the more
his suspicions grow--and with them his determination to exact
revenge. As Nina and Nico come to know each other, their feelings
deepen, transforming their relationship into much more than a
charade. Yet both fear that every passing day brings them closer to
being torn apart . . .
The start of a thrilling new series, from bestselling author Lizzie
Lane set in Bristol which follows three friends through thick and
thin.Bristol 1939. School leaver Maisie Miles suspects her father,
a small-time crook, has an ulterior motive for insisting she gets a
job at the W. D. H. O. Wills tobacco factory but keeps it to
herself. She's befriended by effervescent Phyllis Mason and
kind-hearted Bridget Milligan who take pity on her and take Maisie
under their wing. But beneath their happy go lucky exteriors they
all harbour dreams and worries about what the future holds. Engaged
to be married Phyllis dreams of romance and passion but when it
comes there are dire consequences. Bridget seemingly the level
headed one harbours a horror of something unspeakable that she
cannot easily come to terms with. There's great comradeship at the
tobacco factory, and with the advent of war everything is about to
change and even the closest friendships are likely to be strained.
Praise for Lizzie Lane: 'A gripping saga and a storyline that will
keep you hooked' Rosie Goodwin 'The Tobacco Girls is another
heartwarming tale of love and friendship and a must-read for all
saga fans.' Jean Fullerton 'Lizzie Lane opens the door to a past of
factory girls, redolent with life-affirming friendship, drama, and
choices that are as relevant today as they were then.' Catrin
Collier 'If you want an exciting, authentic historical saga then
look no further than Lizzie Lane.' Fenella J Miller What readers
are saying about The Tobacco Girls:'The Tobacco Girls is another
heartwarming tale of love and friendship and a must-read for all
saga fans.' Bestselling Author, Jean Fullerton 'Lizzie Lane opens
the door to a past of factory girls, redolent with life-affirming
friendship, drama, and choices that are as relevant today as they
were then.' Bestselling Author, Catrin Collier 'Lizzie Lane's
stories get me to and from work every day. Love them.' Reader
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Including graphic descriptions of Dunkirk and D-Day, Jeremy Rowe's
new novel sees the Second World War through the eyes of the women
who remained at home, fighting on the Home Front. Into the tensions
and alarms of September 1939, two women are unwillingly forced
together: middle-class Marjorie Anderson-Grey, confident, imperious
and formidable; and her lodger Vicky Jones, passionate
working-class teacher, evacuated with her school, from the
impoverished East End. Jeremy Rowe's novel sets these two strong
women on a wartime collision course, and pays tribute to the
steadfast commitment of ordinary people coping with extraordinary
dangers. The novel also finds humour in the daily challenges posed
by the East End kids evacuated to the Cotswolds town.
From the bestselling author of the Welcome to Harpers Emporium and
The Mulberry Lane Series. The Harpers Girls come face to face with
the harsh reality of the cruelty of war.Oxford Street, London 1915
Sally Harper quietly battles to keep Harpers afloat in the
difficult days of the war, whilst husband Ben is working all hours
for the War Office. Beth Burrow is fighting concern for her husband
Jack, now at sea with the Merchant Navy, and the fear she may never
see him again and be blessed with a child. Driven to exhaustion,
Maggie Gibbs, is now working as a nursing assistant on the
battlefields in France. With the everyday horrors of the casualties
of war to contend with she suffers her own personal tragedy when
her fiance's plane ditches in the sea. Can the Harpers Girls and
their loved ones survive the perils of war and find a path to
future happiness? A heart-warming saga following the lives, loves
and losses of the Harpers Girls. Perfect for fans of Nadine
Dorries, Pam Howes and Dilly Court. What readers are saying about
Harpers Heroes: 'Hopefully there will be a further sequel so that
we can find out what happens next!' 'A great read can't wait for
the next in this series unable to put it down not to be unexpected
with this author.' 'Loved everything about this book. Please say
there is going to be another one, otherwise I will be left in
suspense not knowing what happened to the Harper's Girls!'
From the bestselling author of the Welcome to Harpers Emporium and
The Mulberry Lane Series. The Harpers Girls come face to face with
the harsh reality of the cruelty of war.Oxford Street, London 1915
Sally Harper quietly battles to keep Harpers afloat in the
difficult days of the war, whilst husband Ben is working all hours
for the War Office. Beth Burrow is fighting concern for her husband
Jack, now at sea with the Merchant Navy, and the fear she may never
see him again and be blessed with a child. Driven to exhaustion,
Maggie Gibbs, is now working as a nursing assistant on the
battlefields in France. With the everyday horrors of the casualties
of war to contend with she suffers her own personal tragedy when
her fiance's plane ditches in the sea. Can the Harpers Girls and
their loved ones survive the perils of war and find a path to
future happiness? A heart-warming saga following the lives, loves
and losses of the Harpers Girls. Perfect for fans of Nadine
Dorries, Pam Howes and Dilly Court. What readers are saying about
Harpers Heroes: 'Hopefully there will be a further sequel so that
we can find out what happens next!' 'A great read can't wait for
the next in this series unable to put it down not to be unexpected
with this author.' 'Loved everything about this book. Please say
there is going to be another one, otherwise I will be left in
suspense not knowing what happened to the Harper's Girls!'
Louis de Bernieres is the master of historical fiction which makes
you both laugh and cry. This book follows an unforgettable family
after the Second World War. Daniel Pitt has seen a lot of action.
He was an RAF fighter in the First World War and an espionage agent
for the SOE in the Second. Now the conflicts he faces are closer to
home. Daniel and Rosie's marriage has fractured beyond repair and
Daniel's relationship with their son, Bertie, has been a failure
since Bertie was a small boy. But after his brother Archie's death,
Daniel is keen for new perspectives. He first travels to Peshawar
to bury Archie in the place he loved best, and then finds himself
in Canada, avoiding his family and friends back in England. But
some bonds are hard to break. Daniel and Bertie's different
experiences of war, although devastating, also bring with them the
opportunity for the two to reconnect. If only they can find a way
to move on from the past. Louis de Bernieres' new novel is a moving
account of an extraordinary life in extraordinary times. Daniel is
a flawed but captivating hero, and this coming-of-old-age story
illuminates both the effect of two World Wars on a generation and
the irrepressible spirit and love that can connect families despite
great obstacles.
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