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White Raven
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Catherine Douglas; Edited by Denal Douglas
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"A gripping and thrilling tale....INCREDIBLE!." Goodreads reviewer,
When working for the British Secret Service, Sarah Gillespie can
trust no one, not even her closest friends... London, 1941 After
losing her family to a Nazi bomb attack back home in Ireland, Sarah
Gillespie joins the British Secret Services to bring them justice.
Partnered with American undercover agent Lieutenant Tony Anderson,
Sarah embarks on a dangerous mission that takes her from war-torn
London into the black mountains of Wales. But when one of her team
is revealed to be a German mole, and enemies begin to close in,
what price will Sarah have to pay to save her country-and herself?
A heartbreaking and completely addictive page-turner about one
woman's bravery in WW2 Britain, perfect for fans of Kate Quinn's
THE ALICE NETWORK, Suzanne Goldring's MY NAME IS EVA and Ariel
Lawhon's CODE NAME HELENE. Readers love Her Last Betrayal: "So much
excitement... this is the quickest I have ever read a book, I just
couldn't put it down. Read it, you won't be disappointed."
Goodreads reviewer, "Had me sitting in silence, tears falling... My
mind was blown more than once... I can't tell you how many times I
was left thinking, 'I didn't see it coming.'" Goodreads reviewer,
"Totally absorbing... It has everything. Suspense, spying,
intrigue, mystery and a smattering of romance. A nail biting,
gripping book that had me absolutely hooked from the first
page...Outstanding."Goodreads reviewer, "A gripping and thrilling
tale... The writing was INCREDIBLE! I've never highlighted so many
sections of a book before...!" Goodreads reviewer, "What I
especially love about this series is the Irish vantage point of the
war, really unique in the genre, and so beautifully handled...
Can't wait for the next book in this absorbing series!" Literary
Redhead, "Gripping... I couldn't stop reading!" Goodreads reviewer,
"What an exciting read... a page-turner no doubt." Goodreads
reviewer,
As she struggles to find her feet with her work, new problems
emerge... Meg Turner is finally doing the job she loves, but life
as a sheep farmer proves tougher than she anticipated. She is a
woman trying to prove herself in a man's world against the backdrop
of a brutal war. With her faith being tested in her work, she also
fears that the man she loves will betray her again. Meg struggles
to allow herself to love baby Lissa when her mother may return to
claim her at any moment. Meanwhile, Kath faces new challenges in
the WAAF, but cannot stop thinking about her child. Can she ever
get over the guilt of leaving her child behind? A heartwarming
story of love and loyalty, perfect for fans of Anna Jacobs and
Rosie Harris.
'Look for your sister after each dive. Never forget. If you see
her, you are safe.' This is the story of Hana and her little sister
Emi, who are part of an island community of haenyo, women who make
their living from free diving off the southernmost tip of Korea.
One day Hana sees a Japanese soldier heading for where Emi is
guarding the day's catch on the beach. Saving her sister, Hana
herself is captured and forced to become a "comfort woman" in a
Japanese military brothel. Moving between Hana in 1943 and Emi as
an elderly woman today, White Chrysanthemum sheds light on a
devastating history - and how the bond of sisterhood is strong
enough to endure the evils of war. Meet ten of literature's most
iconic heroines, jacketed in bold portraits by female photographers
from around the world.
0245, 6 December 1941. USS Swordfish spots the Japanese strike
force 600 miles from Pearl Harbor. In this alternative history
adventure, Japan cancels the attack, preventing U.S. entry into the
war. Free from American interference, Hitler's scientists perfect
an operational atomic bomb. Demonstrating this newfound power,
Germany obliterates a remote British village thus blackmailing
Britain into an armistice and forcing America to remain neutral.
Undeterred, British Intelligence must ferret out Germany's atomic
resources and destroy them. AGATHA, the stunning widow of a downed
RAF pilot and superlative field agent in her cover as a neutral
Swiss socialite in Berlin, becomes romantically involved with
Luftwaffe General Peter von Zimmermann, pilot of the atomic attack,
in hopes of gaining actionable intelligence. Discovering the atomic
program's location, she leads an assault on the facility, but the
Germans still have three operational bombs. Enraged, Hitler orders
a strike on Moscow. Zimmermann, despite his confliction over Nazi
tyranny, pilots the mission flying a prototype strategic bomber
nicknamed "The Linden Tree."
___________________________ THE SEVENTH NOVEL IN THE BESTSELLING
SHIPYARD GIRLS SERIES Sunderland, 1942: Christmas is fast
approaching, and with it comes a flurry of snow and surprises...
Against all odds, Polly's fiance has finally returned home from the
front line. If they can keep things on an even keel, she might get
the winter wedding she's always dreamed of. Meanwhile shipyard
manager Helen is determined to move on after a turbulent year. Her
sights are set on breaking the yard's production record and no one,
not even the handsome Dr Parker, is going to get in her way. And
head welder Rosie's little sister Charlotte has turned up
unannounced. Why is she back and so set on staying? Join the
shipyard girls as they navigate through life, love and war this
Christmas. ___________________________ Praise for the Shipyard
Girls series: 'Rhe author is one to watch' Sun 'A brilliant read'
Take a Break 'Well-drawn, believable characters combined with a
storyline to keep you turning the pages' Woman 'Nancy Revell knows
how to stir the passions and soothe the heart!' Northern Echo
'I'll never understand the fucking Army.' Prew won't conform. He
could have been the best boxer and the best bugler in his division,
but he chooses the life of a straight soldier in Hawaii under the
fierce tutelage of Sergeant Milt Warden. When he refuses to box for
his company for mysterious reasons, he is given 'The Treatment', a
relentless campaign of physical and mental abuse. Meanwhile, Warden
wages his own campaign against authority by seducing the Captain's
wife Karen - just because he can. Both men are bound to the Army,
even though it may destroy them. Published here in its uncensored,
original version, From Here to Eternity is a raw, electrifying
account of the soldier's life in the months leading up to Pearl
Harbor-of men who are trained to fight the enemy, but cannot resist
fighting each other.
The hero of this book was not a saint, nor even a tzadik - the
nearest Jewish equivalent - but he was a hero. Someone who risked
his own life to make a difference to the life of another. Were his
motives selfless? No. He was after all flesh and blood. A man. And
a very young one. But life is not black and white. Heroes are not
without their flaws. This is his story. Tholdi is a romantic. A
musical prodigy whose brilliant future is extinguished when the
horror unfolding across Europe arrives at his door. One day he's
captivated by the beautiful, mysterious Lyuba who he meets on his
sixteenth birthday; the next he wakes to the terrors of war as the
Nazi-allied Romanians attack his town of Czernowitz. A ghetto is
built to imprison the town's Jews before herding them onto trains
bound for the concentration camps of Transnistria. With each
passing day, Tholdi and his parents await their turn. And then Fate
intervenes, giving them all a reprieve. At the weaving mill Tholdi
secures work that spares him. He is elated. Until he discovers the
two brothers who run the mill are Nazi collaborators hiding a
terrible secret: the threat of transportation remains. When Tholdi
sees one of the brothers with Lyuba, he glimpses a way to save
himself and his family. But the stakes of his gamble are high. Will
Lyuba be the key to their survival, or will Tholdi's infatuation
with her become a dangerous obsession that guarantees their death?
NIGHT LESSONS IN LITTLE JERUSALEM is an unforgettable debut novel
of war, family and love.
1941. War is raging in Europe and now sweeps through Southeast
Asia. In Bangkok, Kate Fallon, an American nurse, who came to
Thailand to leave her past of poverty and a broken heart behind,
and Lawrence Gallet, a wealthy English journalist, are trapped in
the chaos of conflict, believing their love can overcome their
differences before being torn apart. Lawrence flees to China to
escape the advancing Japanese army, while the net closes slowly
around Kate, who has remained behind, increasingly threatened and
forced to hide her identity. A sweeping saga moving from a Thailand
uneasily poised between Japan and the west to the ravaged
battlegrounds of Burma and India, from the charity ward of the
Bangkok hospital to bombed airfields, from the Thai domestic
resistance movement to the deadly jungles of the Arakan, Bangkok in
Times of Love and War is the story of life and death, passion,
loyalty and loss, and of a man and a woman caught up in the
upheaval of history.
Delving deeper into the weird world of Konflikt '47, this
supplement presents a range of new material for the game,
including: - New units: Options for troops and technology that can
be added to the armies presented in the rulebook. - Special
characters: Field the best of the best, elite men and women who may
singlehandedly be the crucial element between victory and defeat. -
New background: The history of the world of Konflikt '47 is
detailed in more depth. - New rules: All-new means of waging war,
including material previously published online.
THE RUNAWAY FAMILY was previously published as EVIL ON THE WIND.
From bestselling author Diney Costeloe, a gritty drama about a
mother's struggle to protect her family and escape Nazi persecution
in World War Two Germany. Germany 1937: Fear and betrayal stalk the
streets. People disappear. Persecution of the Jews has become a
national pastime. When Ruth Friedman's husband is arrested by the
SS, she is left to fend for herself and her four children. She
alone stands as their shield against the Nazis. But where can she
go? Where will her family be safe? Ruth must overcome the
indifference, hatred and cruelty that surrounds her as she and her
family race to escape the advancing Nazi army's final solution.
What readers are saying about THE RUNAWAY FAMILY: 'A powerful and
moving account of the dark era of Germany's history ... A story
which needed to be told and should be read by people of all ages'
'I personally loved this book ... A harrowing insight into the
lives of a young Jewish family at the beginning of Hitler's reign
of terror ... A sound reminder of man's inhumanity to man!' 'My
university studies had to go on hold for a while because I couldn't
put it down!' 'Another great story by Diney Costeloe'
A moving and dramatic World War II land girl saga by the author of
Lily's War and Bobby's War, winner of the RNA romantic saga award.
For readers of Nancy Revell and Annie Groves. It's 1942 and at
nineteen years old Hannah Compton has the world at her feet. But
with World War II raging, the country is in turmoil, and Hannah
decides to do her bit for the War effort. Hannah's beloved
grandfather taught her to grow vegetables in his market garden and
inspires her to become one of over 200,000 women joining the Land
Army. Posted to Salhouse Farm on the outskirts of Norwich, Hannah
is excited for the adventure ahead of her. But soon reality hits.
Hannah is a city girl at heart and life in the countryside is not
what she imagined. It's cold, she hates the hard work, she misses
her friends back in Manchester, and she has to share a double bed
with a stranger. As Hannah gets used to the punishing farm work and
makes some friends, she starts to settle in. But she simply can't
get used to living side by side with the German prisoners of war.
Then a young German doctor steps in to save Hannah's life and
everything she thought she knew is brought into question. In a
country at war, will Hannah be prepared to risk everything for the
enemy? 'Another exciting, emotion-filled celebration of the role of
women on the home front' Lancashire Evening Post - - - - - - Praise
for Shirley Mann: 'What a brilliant read . . . Bobby is a wonderful
heroine.' Ginny Bell, author of The Dover Cafe at War on Bobby's
War 'Plucky and resourceful, Bobby is exactly the sort of person
you'd want at your side in real life.' Kitty Danton, author of A
Wartime Christmas on Bobby's War '[The story] read so true to me
and I really didn't want to put it down. . .' Vera Morgan, wartime
WAAF on Lily's War 'An impeccably researched and uplifting story of
love, loss and courage.' Clare Harvey, author of The Gunner Girl on
Lily's War
When Esme's past as a secret operative comes calling, she must
choose - her husband or her job?After a bomb destroys Esme's London
home, killing her son instantly, she moves to her old country house
in Devon to begin the impossible task of recuperating. Soon she is
drawn back into the world of espionage, and as her marriage starts
to crumble, a local airman pulls her closer. Meanwhile her cousin
Louise is awaiting confirmation that she can relocate to Canada to
be with her husband, Douglas. Biding her time back home, she
notices her father behaving strangely and disappearing at odd hours
to wander the nearby cliffs. With rumours of spies afoot, she needs
to learn the truth before anyone else does... Louise and Esme still
have battles to overcome as the war continues. Will Esme betray her
wedding vows or can she find her way back to Richard? A stunning
and heartwrenching Second World War saga, for fans of Liz Trenow
and Ellie Curzon. Praise for Ties That Bind:'Wow what a book it is!
I had every feeling possible while reading this book. This was such
a beautiful yet emotional story, and I really and truly felt for
each and every character, I welled up with tears at times, I smiled
and cooed when it came to it. I really struggled to put the book
down.' Reader review 'If you love family saga and wartime books you
will definitely love this.' Reader review
The brand new novel from bestselling author Evie Grace, set amongst
the Napoleonic Wars in the 1800s. Perfect for fans of Dilly Court
and Poldark. _______________________ KENT 1815 Her heart led her to
him, but will loyalty be enough to make her stay . . . When the
beautiful but naive Grace Lennicker falls for Isaiah Feasey, son of
a rival smuggling family and owner of a local tavern, her sisters
try to intervene. But as tensions grow, there is another suitor
also hoping to win her hand in marriage, the dashing and more
favourable Albert Enderby, a young lieutenant in the Revenue. Grace
is unwittingly drawn back into the world of smuggling that her
sisters fought hard to leave behind, and as violence erupts, she
finds herself unable to stand by, knowing the rival gangs will kill
anyone who stands in their way. When her husband becomes involved,
Grace is forced to make a difficult decision - turn him in and risk
her life, or stay loyal and risk the lives of those she loves . . .
Praise for Evie Grace 'Intriguing' Val Wood 'A charming historical
read that hits all the right notes' Woman's Weekly 'Heart-tugging
saga of which Catherine Cookson would've approved' Peterborough
Evening Telegraph
THE TULIP TEAROOMS is a heartwarming and poignant saga from Pam
Evans, set in London just after the Second World War. Perfect for
readers of Kitty Neale, Katie Flynn and Dilly Court. The Second
World War is finally over when Lola Brown meets Harry Riggs at a
dance. It is love at first sight but when Harry tells Lola that he
is a policeman, her heart sinks. Lola's father is a petty criminal,
and if Harry ever finds out and turns him in, it will destroy her
family... Harry reluctantly accepts that Lola doesn't want to see
him again, and eventually starts to find happiness without her. In
the meantime, Lola encounters the eccentric Pickford sisters and
sets about transforming their run-down tearooms in London's West
End, only to find her own life transformed as well. Despite
everything, Harry and Lola continue to feel drawn to each other,
but the truth about Lola's family can't stay hidden for ever...
War is coming, but can she weather the storm?It is the summer of
1939, and Kathie and Dennis Hawthorne are utterly content. They run
a thriving market garden called Westways, and their lives are just
as they always imagined. But when war arrives, Dennis, a member of
the TA, is called up immediately, leaving Kathie to engage helpers
and run the garden. As Kathie's narrow existence widens, her
confidence grows, but with Dennis far away and his safety under
threat, her world begins to fall apart. She is stirred by
previously unknown emotions that bring her to despair. She must
lean on her new friendships and the community that has blossomed
around the garden to find the strength to overcome her own
struggles, and to ensure Westways blooms. A charming and uplifting
wartime saga for fans of Rosie Clarke and Kate Thompson.
A moving and powerful novel of love, secrets and redemption in a
country torn apart by war. For readers of Kate Furnivall and Dinah
Jefferies. It's 1941 and Kate is living in Rangoon, Burma, a world
away from her traditional English upbringing. When she meets Edwin,
a young teacher from London, she senses that he too is looking for
a place to call home, and soon a friendship develops between them.
As their bond grows, Kate begins to learn of the secrets in Edwin's
past and the tragic events that brought them both to Burma. But war
is coming and, when the Japanese forces invade, Kate and Edwin are
forced to flee, along with thousands of others. They begin a
perilous journey to India but soon become separated. As Kate
continues on alone, she can't get this troubled young man out of
her head. With the fallout of war all around them, in a place far
from home, will Kate and Edwin survive their journey and find the
new beginning they both seek? 'A sweeping historical fiction
masterpiece' My Weekly 'Evocative and atmospheric. Blench captures
the wild and perilous journeys made by so many at the arrival of
the war' Wilbur Smith The Long Journey Home is a Wilbur Smith
adventure writing prize winner. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Readers
are loving The Long Journey Home: 'Wow . . . The characters are
beautifully alive, the locations so craftily described that I felt
like I was there . . . a magnificent, well-researched novel.'
Netgalley reviewer 'Written with compassion and thought . . . you
really feel the emotions of the characters.' Netgalley reviewer
'The ending is delightful yet sad but at the same time life
affirming. A soaring saga that will touch the reader and leave
footprints on your heart.' Netgalley reviewer 'Well written with
great detail . . . What a great writer Cecily Blench is.' Netgalley
reviewer 'A real page turner from the very beginning . . . Cecily
Blench is an excellent writer.' Netgalley reviewer 'Rich in emotion
and description this book is just amazing . . . highly
recommended.' Netgalley reviewer
Torn between love and duty, what will she choose?Lou Channer craves
a life outside of beyond North Devon, somewhere she's never left.
She yearns to contribute to the war effort and takes a job as a
clerk in the Royal Canadian Naval Yard in Plymouth, lodging with
other girls from the depot who take her under their wing. When she
catches the eye of local wheeler-dealer Harry, who dazzles her with
nights about town, she finally feels like one of the girls. And
when Lieutenant Douglas Ross asks her out, Lou she can't believe
her luck - or decide to whom to give her heart. But during war,
tragedy is only ever just around the corner, and after Lou's depot
is burgled she's suddenly the primary suspect - and her whole
future is on the line. A stunning novel of love, self-discovery and
heartbreak, Her Heart's Choice is perfect for fans of Liz Trenow,
Shirley Dickson and Rosie Archer.
LINE OF FIRE brings to life a desperate mission of World War II that captures the drama and courage of the men who fought it. Two Marines, reporting on Japanese air activity, are trapped on a small Coastwatcher island. A special rescue team is assembled to save them--under enemy gunsight. It is am exciting and powerful story of real heroism that only W.E.B. Griffin could tell...
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