The Secret Messenger Contributor(s): Robotham, Mandy (Author) |
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ISBN: 0008384622 ISBN-13: 9780008384623 Publisher: Avon Books OUR PRICE: $15.29 Product Type: Paperback Published: June 2020 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Fiction | Historical - World War Ii - Fiction | Romance - Historical - 20th Century - Fiction | Jewish |
Dewey: 823.92 |
Physical Information: 1" H x 5" W x 7.7" (0.65 lbs) 400 pages |
Themes: - Chronological Period - 1940's - Chronological Period - 20th Century - Ethnic Orientation - Jewish - Religious Orientation - Jewish - Sex & Gender - Feminine - Holiday - Easter - Event - Winter |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: The highly awaited new novel from the internationally bestseller, and author of The German Midwife (also published as A Woman of War). "Rich and captivating...a vivid story of love, sacrifice and betrayal." -Woman's World Venice, 1943 But when German commander General Breugal becomes suspicious, it seems he will stop at nothing to find the mole, and Stella knows her future could be in jeopardy. London, 2017 Set between German-occupied 1940s Venice and modern-day London, this is a fascinating tale of the bravery of everyday women in the darkest corners of WWII, for readers of The Tattooist of Auschwitz by Heather Morris and The Lost Girls of Paris by Pam Jenoff. Praise for The Secret Messenger: 'Intriguing, pacy and fascinating.' Suzanne Goldring, author of My Name is Eva 'Unique, emotional and life-affirming.' Melanie Hudson, author of The Last Letter from Juliet 'A beautifully written novel, perfect for historical fiction lovers.' Soraya M. Lane, bestselling author of The Girls of Pearl Harbor 'Another fantastic page-turner.' LP Fergusson, author of A Dangerous Act of Kindness 'I felt I was walking alongside Stella over bridges and along canals at every heartstopping moment... Wonderful.' Molly Green, author of An Orphan's Wish 'One of the stronger novels that pays homage to the women involved in the movements of resistance.' Reader review 'Refreshingly different. Even if you think you have read enough war books this year I strongly recommend you read this one.' Reader review 'If you like WWII stories, this is a must read.' Reader review 'Marvellous and highly recommended story on a little known aspect of WWII.' Reader review |
Contributor Bio(s): Robotham, Mandy: - Mandy Robotham has been an aspiring author since the age of nine, but was waylaid by journalism and later enticed by birth. She's now a practicing midwife who writes about birth, death, love and everything else in between. She graduated with an MA in Creative Writing from Oxford Brookes University. |