‘How did I not know anything about this?! A beautifully written book.’ – NetGalley Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ England: 1944 ‘How did I not know anything about this?! A beautifully written book.’ – NetGalley Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ England: 1944 When psychologist Maddie Gresham is sent a mysterious message telling her to report to Trent Park mansion, she wonders how she will be helping the war effort from a stately home. She soon finds captured Nazi generals are being detained at the house. Bugged with listening devices in every room, it’s up to Maddie to gain the Nazis’ trust and coax them into giving up information. When Max Weitzler, a Jewish refugee, also arrives at Trent Park with the same mission, Maddie finds herself trapped in a dangerous game of chess. The two met in Germany before the war, and Maddie’s heart was his from the moment they locked eyes. But Maddie has finally gained the trust of the Nazi officers at the house, and her love for Max must remain a secret. When the walls have ears, who can you trust? Based on the true events that took place at Trent Park during WWII, this is an emotionally gripping, and heart-breaking novel about love, sacrifice, and betrayal, perfect for fans of The Rose Code and The Lost Girls of Paris. Readers LOVE The Light We Left Behind! ‘I loved everything about this book – it has it all! Well-written, well-paced, fascinating and gripping from the beginning right through to the end.’ – NetGalley Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘This is story-telling of the highest order, well-paced and compelling… this was a story that swept me away.’ – NetGalley Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A beautiful story with a strong and courageous heroine. I couldn’t put this down! Beautiful writing kept me turning the pages.’ – NetGalley Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Absolutely brilliant, five stars from me.’ – NetGalley Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A beautiful read.’ – NetGalley Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘An unputdownable book.’ – NetGalley Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I read it so quickly as I couldn’t put it down.’ – NetGalley Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A fascinating read of intrigue, fear, espionage and romance set in Trent Park. I enjoyed reading the challenges faced by the main character, Maddie. This is a story based upon fact and one I recommend if you enjoy WWII novels.’ – Glynis Peters ‘It's so wonderful to read about lesser known stories of the second world war, and all those unsung heroes who had to hold onto their secrets all their lives. I was completely immersed in this book from start to finish.’ – Kathleen McGurl ‘A compelling exploration of a little-known aspect of the Second World War. One young woman’s dangerous undercover activities provide a chilling close-up of the men behind some of the worst atrocities of the war.’ – Sarah Steele ‘The Light We Left Behind is a beautiful story of suspense, love and war that pulled me in from the very first page. I couldn't put it down! Highly recommend to everyone who enjoys historical fiction.’ – Lana Kortchik A totally gripping and heart-breaking ww2 historical fiction novel, based on a true story TESSA HARRIS read History at Oxford University and has been a journalist, writing for several national newspapers and magazines for more than thirty years. She is the author of nine published historical novels. Her debut, The Anatomist’s Apprentice, won the Romantic Times First Best Mystery Award 2012 in the US. She lectures in creative writing at Hawkwood College, Stroud and is married with two children. She lives in the Cotswolds.Social MediaFacebook: Tessa Harris AuthorTwitter:@harris_tessawww.tessaharrisauthor.com A totally gripping and heart-breaking ww2 historical fiction novel, based on a true story Competition: All the Light we cannot see;The;Nightingale;Flight Girls;Rose Code;Book of Lost Names;Secrets we left Behind;Longest Echo;Beneath a Scarlet Sky;Auschwitz Lullaby. by;Anthony Doerr;Kristin Hannah;Mark Sullivan;Noelle Salazar;Kate Quinn;Kristin Harmel;Soraya M. Lane;Eoin Dempsey;Mandy Robotham
Pubblicato da: HarperCollins Publishers