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INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER *A Today Show #ReadWithJenna Book
Club Pick* *An Indie Next Great Read* '[A] vivid depiction of a
family's heartbreak, its rending and rebuilding.' - Clare Lombardo,
New York Times Book Review 'Spanning generations and continents,
from pre-WWII Germany to current day midwestern America, Send For
Me is a richly imagined testament to the ties that bind.' Whitney
Scharer Germany 1930s. Annelise is a dreamer: imagining her future
while working at her parents' popular bakery in Feldenheim,
Germany, anticipating all the delicious possibilities yet to come.
There are rumours that anti-Jewish sentiment is on the rise, but
Annelise and her parents can't quite believe that it will affect
them; they're hardly religious at all. But as Annelise falls in
love, marries, and gives birth to her daughter Ruthie, the dangers
grow closer: a brick thrown through her window; a childhood friend
who cuts ties with her; customers refusing to patronise the bakery.
Luckily Annelise and her husband are given the chance to leave for
America, but they must go without her parents, whose future and
safety are uncertain. Two generations later, in a small Midwestern
city, Ruthie's daughter and Annelise's granddaughter, Clare, is a
young woman newly in love. But when she stumbles upon her
grandmother's letters from Germany, she sees the history of her
family's sacrifices in a new light, and suddenly she's faced with
an impossible choice: the past, or her future. A novel of dazzling
emotional richness that is based on letters from Lauren Fox's own
family, Send for Me is an epic and intimate exploration of mothers
and daughters, duty and obligation, hope and forgiveness.
TWO MEN... ONE MISSION... TO KILL THE MAN WITH THE IRON HEART Based
on true events, this gripping historical thriller is the
culmination of Howard Linskey's fifteen-year fascination with the
attempted assassination of Reinhard Heydrich, the architect of the
Holocaust. With a plot that echoes The Day of the Jackal and The
Eagle Has Landed, Hunting the Hangman is a thrilling tale of
courage, resilience and betrayal. The story reads like a classic
World War Two thriller and is the subject of two big-budget
Hollywood films that coincide with the anniversary of Operation
Anthropoid. In 1942 two men, trained by the British SOE, parachuted
back into their native Czechoslovakia with one sole objective: to
kill the man ruling their homeland. Jan Kubis and Josef Gabcik
risked everything for their country. Their attempt on Reinhard
Heydrich's life was one of the single most dramatic events of the
Second World War, and had horrific consequences for thousands of
innocent people.2017 marks the 75th anniversary of the attack on
Heydrich, a man so evil even fellow SS officers referred to him as
the 'Blond Beast'. In Prague, he was known as the Hangman. Hitler,
who dubbed him 'The Man with the Iron Heart', considered Heydrich
his heir, and entrusted him with the implementation of the 'Final
Solution' to the Jewish 'problem': the systematic murder of eleven
million people. 2017 marks the 75th anniversary of the attack on
Heydrich, a man so evil even fellow SS officers referred to him as
the 'Blond Beast'. In Prague, he was known as the Hangman. Hitler,
who dubbed him 'The Man with the Iron Heart', considered Heydrich
his heir, and entrusted him with the implementation of the 'Final
Solution' to the Jewish 'problem': the systematic murder of eleven
million people.
'Intriguing, comforting and endearingly familiar' Katie Fforde 'The
BBC's most downloaded radio show' The Guardian 'Incredible legacy'
The BBC 'Longest running drama in the world' The i News
'Wonderfully nostalgic and comforting' Culture Fly It's 1941 and
the war rumbles on. Nowhere is immune to the effects of war, not
even Ambridge. But in England's favourite village, something else
is occupying the residents... When a prominent villager dies, the
main beneficiary's name is a mystery, and no one knows who is set
to inherit the estate, cottage and all. The name is hidden within a
locked box and the villagers much uncover the password to find out
the name of the beneficiary. So when five people are each sent a
packet of seeds, the mystery deepens - could the seeds be part of a
clue? And can they all work together to unlock the mystery and to
discover who is set to inherit? This is the perfect read for all
Archers fans.
One of the Claridge's kitchen porters is found dead - strangled. He
was a recent employee who claimed to be Romanian, but evidence
suggests he may have been German. Detective Chief Inspector Coburg
has to find out exactly who he was, and what he was doing at
Claridge's under a false identity. Once he has established those
facts, he might get an insight into why he was killed, and who by.
Coburg's job is complicated by the fact that so many of the hotel's
residents are exiled European royalty. King George of Greece is
registered as 'Mr Brown' and even the Duke of Windsor is staying,
though without Wallis Simpson. Clandestine affairs, furtive
goings-on and conspiracies against the government: Coburg must
tread very lightly indeed .
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'Mollie Walton captures your attention from the very first page and
doesn't let go!' Diney Costeloe 'Beautiful ... I can't wait for the
next instalment' Judy Summers 'A tender tale of love and strength
in the midst of war' Val Wood 'Stays with you long after you have
finished reading' Margaret Dickinson 'A highly enjoyable, immersive
read!' Sarah Sykes 'Vivid, compulsive, and heart-rending. Had me
hooked' Louisa Treger 'A lively and heart-warming saga' People's
Friend ___________ North Yorkshire, September 1939. Rosina
Calvert-Lazenby, the widowed matriarch of Raven Hall, must be
strong for her five daughters as the war approaches. When the RAF
come to stay, Rosina is intrigued by their charismatic - albeit
young - sergeant. But is there time for love with the war looming?
Grace Calvert-Lazenby is twenty-one years old and ready for a new
adventure. Joining the Women's Royal Naval Service, she trades the
safety of Raven Hall for exhausting drills and conflicting acts of
secrecy. It's not easy, but Grace knows that everyone has a part to
play in what's to come. With so much on the line, will Rosina and
Grace have the courage to lead those around them into the unknown?
This heartwarming, dramatic World War II saga is perfect for fans
of Vicki Beeby, Kate Thompson and Rosie Clarke. ___________ Reader
reviews for A Mother's War: 'LOVED IT! The layout and the research
is stunning' 'A fabulous read' 'A definite 5 stars' 'Mollie Walton
has done it again!' 'An excellent book by an outstanding writer'
A thrilling drama based on the true story of one of the Second
World War's most daring and successful rescue missions.Summer,
1944. Yugoslavia is locked in a war within a war. In addition to
fighting the German occupation, warring factions battle each other.
Hundreds of Allied airmen have been shot down over this volatile
region, among them American Lieutenant Bill Bogdonavich. Though
grateful to the locals who are risking their lives to shelter and
protect him from German troops, Bogdonavich dreams of the
impossible: escape. With three failed air missions behind him,
Lieutenant Drew Carlton is desperate for redemption. From a Texas
airbase he volunteers for a secretive and dangerous assignment,
codenamed Operation Halyard, that will bring together American
special operations officers, airmen, and local guerilla fighters in
Yugoslavia's green hills. This daring plan - to evacuate hundreds
of stranded airmen while avoiding detection by the Germans - faces
overwhelming odds. What follows is one of the greatest stories of
military heroism, an elaborate rescue that required astonishing
courage, sacrifice, and resilience. Red Burning Sky is a riveting
and ultimately triumphant military thriller based on true events,
all the more remarkable for being so little known - until now.
Perfect for fans of Alistair MacLean, Jack Higgins and John Nichol.
Praise for Tom Young'One of the most exciting new thriller talents
in years!' Vince Flynn 'Gripping and impressively authentic'
Frederick Forsyth 'Courage and honor in the face of the enemy have
not been so brilliantly portrayed since the great novels of the
Second World War' Jack Higgins 'A gutsy, gritty thriller told only
as one who's been there and done that could write it... a terrific
new writer' W.E.B. Griffin 'Young has a gift for allowing the
reader to experience the emotional aspect of being a soldier...
Military-thriller fans should make Young's work an essential
addition to their reading lists' Booklist 'Like Tom Clancy, Young
has an eye for detail about military equipment, operations, and
thinking that will ring true with any veteran' General Chuck
Horner, USAF (RET.), former Commander, U.S. Central Command Air
Forces
'A lovely, lovely story set in WW2. It gripped me from page
one...I'd highly recommend it!' Reader Review War changed her
country, but it couldn't change her spirit Glasgow, 1939 Despite
being shy and reserved, Jeannie Dougal finds herself newly engaged
to handsome soldier, Arthur Dunn, the day war is announced. Jeannie
accepts, even if she is unsure if a girl from the tenements will
fit in with Arthur's comfortable, middle-class background. But as
WW2 takes its toll on the world, her wedding must wait... As she
sets off to work at a munitions factory she meets Eileen, Janet and
Annie. As her new friends bond together in war work, sharing their
stories of romance, Jeanie is grateful to be settled with Arthur,
even if he is set in his ways. Until she meets charming Canadian
soldier, Bill, and realises she has found a spark she was always
missing. But how can Jeannie tell Arthur? And is she strong enough
to fight her own battle, with the country already at war...? An
emotional and romantic family saga set in WW2 Scotland and the
start of a captivating new series. Fans of Call the Midwife and
Katie Flynn won't be able to put this down. Readers are falling in
love with Jeannie's War: 'Loved it...Heartbreaking in chapters that
will make you cry, so make sure the tissues are handy.' Reader
Review 'WOW. Loved this book. If you love family saga based in the
war, you will love this.' Reader Review 'A great WWII-era
historical fiction saga...I truly enjoyed this one...Through this
story of love, loss, uncertainty, and finding one's place in life
we also get a glimpse of history as well...Beautifully written.'
Reader Review 'A fantastic read, great start to a series...I'm
looking forward to reading more by this author.' Reader Review
'Loved this book...A great read with a few good twists and turns in
the story...Highly recommended.' Reader Review 'An emotional
read...It's beautifully written and I quickly found myself caught
up in the pages.' Reader Review
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