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Books > Fiction > Genre fiction > War fiction
If you were moved by The Tattooist of Auschwitz by Heather Morris
or The Librarian of Auschwitz by Antonio Iturbe, this book is for
you. A searing page-turner of hope, family secrets and a love to
defy all odds from bestselling Kelly Rimmer, inspired by the
author's family history. 'Fans of The Nightingale and Lilac Girls
will adore The Things We Cannot Say' Pam Jenoff 'Simply amazing
book, so moving I couldn't put it down. A book that will remain in
my heart for many years to come *****' A reader 'Captivating. I am
in awe of this story *****' A reader 'I have never ever been so
deeply moved by a book...the most amazing love story of hope and
survival during the Nazi occupation of Poland... i just didn't want
it to end *****' A reader It begins with the discovery of a
tattered photo, a letter and a tiny leather shoe... World War Two,
Poland. Alina and Tomasz are childhood sweethearts. The night
before he leaves for college, Tomasz proposes marriage. But when
their village falls to the Nazis, Alina doesn't know if Tomasz is
alive or dead. 2019. Life changed beyond recognition for Alice when
her son, Eddie, was born with autism spectrum disorder. She must do
everything to support him, but at what cost to her family? When her
cherished grandmother is hospitalised, a hidden box of mementoes
reveals a tattered photo of a young man, a tiny leather shoe and a
letter. Her grandmother begs Alice to return to Poland to see what
became of those she held dearest. In Poland, separated from her
family, Alice begins to uncover the story her grandmother is so
desperate to tell, and discovers a love that bloomed in the winter
of 1942. As a painful family history comes to light, will the
struggles of the past and present finally reach a heartbreaking
resolution? 'Alina and Tomasz's story is one of bravery,
resilience, and the lengths we will go to for the ones we love'
Sally Hepworth More praise for the heart-tugging novels of Kelly
Rimmer 'Kelly Rimmer serves up a heart-pounding dilemma for fans of
Jodi Picoult' Marie Claire 'A heartbreaking story... Her characters
are captivating' Daily Telegraph 'Kelly Rimmer tears at the
heartstrings' Herald Sun
"A great WWII-era historical fiction that has it all: mystery,
suspense, history, espionage, action, and a dash of romance all
wrapped up into an addictive and intriguing novel." Goodreads
reviewer, A life-changing moment May 1941: German bombs drop on
Dublin taking Sarah Gillespie's family and home. Days later, the
man she loves leaves Ireland to enlist. A heart-breaking choice
With nothing to keep her in Ireland and a burning desire to help
the war effort, Sarah seeks refuge with relatives in England. But
before long, her father's dark past threatens to catch up with her.
A dangerous mission Sarah is asked to prove her loyalty to Britain
through a special mission. Her courage could save lives. But it
could also come at the cost of her own... A gripping story that
explores a deadly tangle of love and espionage in war-torn Britain,
perfect for fans of Pam Jenoff, Kate Quinn and Kate Furnivall.
Readers love Her Secret War: "Gorgeous... [it] swept me away... I
completely got lost in the writing and story... More, please!"
Goodreads reviewer, "Absolutely amazing, I loved every minute of
it.... had me on the edge of my seat from the very beginning... I
was so engrossed I very nearly missed my stop."Goodreads reviewer,
"I couldn't put it down... I can't praise this book enough."
NetGalley reviewer "Wow... The excitement!... What a rollercoaster.
Loved it." Goodreads reviewer, ">." Goodreads reviewer,
"Absolutely mesmerising from beginning to end." NetGalley reviewer,
"Excellent... please let there be a sequel." NetGalley reviewer,
"Had me hooked from the very start." NetGalley reviewer, "A
gripping and absorbing read... so many twists and turns, I found
myself turning the pages to see what would happen next."Goodreads
reviewer, "Everything in this book, from the epic start to the
gripping ending was hugely absorbing and enjoyable... brilliant."
Goodreads reviewer,
Discover the bestselling Mulberry Lane historical series by Rosie
Clarke.London 1958 Life has moved on since the war and the
youngsters of Mulberry Lane are growing up fast. Peggy's Ronaski's
family is struggling with growing pains but she is always there,
strong, reliable and ready to help whenever a crisis hits.
Meanwhile, Maureen Hart has family problems of her own to contend
with. Together they will work hard to conquer all of what life has
to throw at them... Join Peggy and Maureen as their siblings embark
on life's new adventures and try to forge a partnerships for
success. What does the future hold for the families and friends of
Mulberry Lane? Praise for the Mulberry Lane series: 'When it comes
to writing sagas, Rosie Clarke is up there with some of the best in
the business' Bookish Jottings. 'Full of drama, romance and secrets
... A perfect example of its genre' That Thing She Reads. 'This is
wonderful historical fiction that is so character-driven you'll
wish these women lived on your street' 'Absolutely loved this
latest instalment and revisiting the ladies of the Lane. Another
great story of love and heartache'
SOUTH VIETNAM--1965--INITIAL MILITARY BUILDUP
Lieutenant David Jeffries is deployed with a company of army
engineers to a backward country where foreign combatants have
invaded rural areas and insurgents threaten urban centers. There,
faced with conflicting goals of supporting allied combat units and
befriending local civilians, he struggles to identify and deal with
the principles of right and wrong conduct.
Jeffries wants to be a good soldier, but he finds that difficult
because of puzzling ethical choices he has to make. He unwittingly
faces life-threatening combat situations with conditioned courage
when called upon to support the 101st Airborne and the 1st Air
Cavalry Division. He reluctantly becomes embroiled in political
struggles over policies regarding civilians. Influenced by people
with diametrically opposed philosophies--Captain John Slaughter, an
Airborne Ranger, and Lieutenant Joe Goodrich, a self-declared
peacenik--Jeffries tries to find acceptable common ground through a
passed-over major who is due to retire and two trusted but
misguided sergeants.
From the battlefields to the brothels, from the tents to the
temples, "Noble Conflict" gives a unique perspective of
unconventional war through the eyes of a trained soldier trying to
do his ethical best under unusual circumstances and preconditions
established not by him, but by others.
Tony Marino has reached a crossroads in life. With high school
commencement just two weeks away, Marino is definitely ready to
explore the world that lies outside Cleveland, Ohio. But times are
tough in 1949, leaving Marino only one viable option-to join the
navy. As he enlists, he has no idea that the Korean War is about to
break out. Soon after his ship is assigned to action in Korea,
Marino is sent on an undercover mission with two shipmates, Sully
and Peacock, to provide valuable information to General MacArthur,
who is planning an invasion of Inchon. As his mission increases in
intensity, Marino and his shipmates bravely face great danger as
they scout out three islands, gather critical information, and
finally return safely to the ship. But as the war progresses, it is
not long before their ship is assigned to help in the evacuation of
Hungnam in North Korea-a fateful decision that leads Marino and
Sully to imprisonment in a clandestine hospital known for its
inhumane experiments. In this military thriller loosely based on
real-life events, two American sailors must rely on the CIA and a
beautiful Korean girl to escape-before it is too late.
Deep within a Vietnamese jungle, an inexperienced American unit
has just been ambushed. As their infantry battalion commander is
led through the darkness by a rope tied around his neck, branches
tear at his body as he stumbles with exhaustion. Lieutenant Colonel
Steven Marion is a great prize for the North Vietnamese, and now he
is officially a prisoner of war.As the American military attempts
to determine whether he is alive or dead, Marion is marched off to
a prison camp in Cambodia where he is hypnotized by the enemy, who
hope to return him back to the United States to spout anti-American
propaganda. But little do they know that the man who guards Marion
is carefully developing a plan to defect to South Vietnam--with the
help of his American prisoner. Meanwhile back home in America,
Marion's wife, Elaine, is notified that her husband is dead. As she
quietly moves on with her life and marries again, Elaine has no
idea that Marion is still alive.Ninety Days is the compelling story
of an American battalion commander who must battle to survive in
war-torn Vietnam as the life he knew back home slowly crumbles.
Thomas Blackstone, Edward III's Master of War takes to Spain in the
seventh instalment of David Gilman's gripping chronicle of the
Hundred Years' War. Winter, 1364. The King is dead. Defeated on the
field of Poitiers, Jean Le Bon, King of France, honoured his treaty
with England until his death. His son and heir, Charles V, has no
intention of doing the same. War is coming and the predators are
circling. Sir Thomas Blackstone, Edward III's Master of War, has
been tasked with securing Brittany for England. In the throes of
battle, he rescues a young boy, sole witness to the final living
breaths of the Queen of Castile. The secret the boy carries is a
spark deadly enough to ignite conflict on a new front - a front the
English cannot afford to fight on. So Blackstone is ordered south
to Castile, across the mountains to shepherd Don Pedro, King of
Castile, to safety. Accompanied only by a small detachment of his
men and a band of Moorish cavalrymen loyal to the king, every step
takes Blackstone further into uncertain territory, deeper into an
unyielding snare. For the Master of War, the shadow of death is
always present.
The first in Ken Follett's breathtaking Century Trilogy, Fall of Giants
is a captivating novel that follows five families through the
world-shaking dramas of the First World War, the Russian Revolution,
and the struggle for votes for women.
A World in Chaos
1911, a thirteen-year-old boy, Billy Williams, begins working down the
mines as George V is crowned king. The escalating arms race between the
empire nations will put not only the king but this young boy in grave
danger.
A Terrible War
Billy’s family is inextricably linked with the Fitzherberts, the
aristocratic owners of the coal mine where he works. And when Maud
Fitzherbert falls in love with Walter von Ulrich, a spy at the German
embassy in London, their destiny also becomes entangled with that of
Gus Dewar, an ambitious young aide to Woodrow Wilson, and two orphaned
Russian brothers whose plan to emigrate to America falls foul of
conscription, revolution and imminent war.
A Revolution That Will Change Everything
When Russia convulses in bloody revolution and the Great War unfolds,
the five families’ futures are entwined forever, love bringing them
closer even as conflict takes them further apart. What seeds will be
sown for further tragedy in the twentieth century and what role will
each play in what is to come?
Continue the captivating Century Trilogy with Winter of the World and
Edge of Eternity.
Carbo returns in an unputdownable novel of murder and mystery in
ancient RomeAfter years of captivity and torture by German
barbarians, former legionary Cicurinus' ordeal should be over.
Hearing of the legendary Carbo, he returns to Rome to seek out this
hero who might help to bring him balance. Instead he finds Carbo
descending into alcoholism and gambling, a broken man who brutally
rebuffs him. Devastated and disgusted by the immoral city around
him, Cicurinus, embarks on a rampage of slaughter through Rome's
poor and downtrodden. And to hide his tracks, he frames Carbo for
the crimes. With everything at stake, can Carbo master his demons,
clear his name, and stop the Killer of Rome? This latest from Alex
Gough, a master of the genre, is a Roman thriller that you won't be
able to put down. Perfect for readers of Simon Scarrow, Conn
Iggulden and Ben Kane.
From the author of the runaway bestseller The Orphan’s Tale comes a remarkable story of friendship and courage centered around three women and a ring of female secret agents during World War II.
1946, Manhattan. One morning while passing through Grand Central Terminal on her way to work, Grace Healey finds an abandoned suitcase tucked beneath a bench. Unable to resist her own curiosity, Grace opens the suitcase, where she discovers a dozen photographs—each of a different woman. In a moment of impulse, Grace takes the photographs and quickly leaves the station.
Grace soon learns that the suitcase belonged to a woman named Eleanor Trigg, leader of a network of female secret agents who were deployed out of London during the war. Twelve of these women were sent to Occupied Europe as couriers and radio operators to aid the resistance, but they never returned home, their fates a mystery. Setting out to learn the truth behind the women in the photographs, Grace finds herself drawn to a young mother turned agent named Marie, whose daring mission overseas reveals a remarkable story of friendship, valor and betrayal.
Vividly rendered and inspired by true events, New York Times bestselling author Pam Jenoff shines a light on the incredible heroics of the brave women of the war and weaves a mesmerizing tale of courage, sisterhood and the great strength of women to survive in the hardest of circumstances.
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