Autor: | Gill Thompson |
Lehekülgede arv: | 448 |
Ilmumisaasta: | 2022 |
Kauba ID: | 14392596 |
'What an emotional read, I felt like I was actually living along the characters, I absolutely loved this book ? REAL READER REVIEW Can two sisters, separated by war and oceans apart, find their way back to each other? A gripping, heartwrenching novel inspired by the extraordinary courage and sacrifice of real people.'They were there for each other during the war just like the lighthouse, a source of hope and protection over the years.'1996: The war may have ended decades earlier, but for the elegant woman sitting alone now, the images live on in her memory: her sister's carefree laughter, the inky black of a German soldier's boots, the little boats that never came back. And the one constant through it all: the lighthouse that always guided them back to the island.1940: For sisters Alice and Jenny life is just beginning when the Nazis seize control of the island of Jersey, driving the girls down separate paths. While Alice is forced by the enemy to work in the German hospital, Jenny is attracted to the circle of islanders rising up to resist the occupiers. And as the war tightens its grip, it will cause each of the sisters to make an extraordinary choice, experience unimaginable heartbreak and emerge forever changed...A gripping, heartbreaking story of two sisters in occupied Jersey during WWII - one a nurse, who is transported to Nazi Germany, the other, who volunteers for the island's resistance movement - from the author of The Child on Platform One. Perfect for readers of The Nightingale and The Midwife of Auschwitz. Readers can't get enough of The Lighthouse Sisters: 'Such a compelling read . . . it kept me guessing to the end and has stayed with me since finishing it' SUZANNE GOLDRING'A heart-wrenching book about family bonds that fray and stretch while facing the toughest of trials during the German occupation of Jersey during WW2. I loved this heart-in-your-mouth story of forbidden love, courage and hope against a treasure trove of beautifully researched historical detail' KERRY FISHER'A stunning tale about sisters, courage, and sacrifice that will keep you enthralled until the very last page' ANDIE NEWTON, USA Today bestselling author of The Girls from the Beach'Heart-wrenching, immersive, beautifully researched . . . I thoroughly recommend, together with a tissue for this emotional read!' LOUISE FEIN'I was gripped. I couldn't put it down. Heart-wrenching at times and so full of hope and resilience at others. I really enjoyed it ? REAL READER REVIEW'A real page-turner ? REAL READER REVIEW 'A wonderful read from the first page ? REAL READER REVIEW 'For those who have an interest in WWII historical fiction, this book is for you ? REAL READER REVIEW Your favourite authors absolutely love Gill Thompson's bestselling novels: 'Heartrending. Riveting. Definitely on my list of Ten Best Books of the year' SHARON MAAS'The characters and their moving stories will haunt you long after you finish the last page' SHIRLEY DICKSON'A warm-hearted tale of love, loss and indefatigable human spirit' KATHRYN HUGHES 'A heartrending story' JANE CORRY 'A mother's loss and a son's courage . . . A heartrending story that spans the world' DINEY COSTELOE
Kauba ID: | 14392596 |
Kategooria: | Fantaasia, müstika |
Tootepakendite arv: | 1 tk. |
Paki suurus ja kaal (1): | 0,03 x 0,13 x 0,2 m, 0,3 kg |
Kirjastus: | Headline Publishing Group |
Raamatu keel: | Inglise keel |
Kaane tüüp: | Pehme |
Vorming: | Traditsiooniline raamat |
Tüüp: | Fantastilised täiskasvanute raamatud |
Raamat väljavõttega: | Ei |
Autor: | Gill Thompson |
Lehekülgede arv: | 448 |
Ilmumisaasta: | 2022 |
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