Left Behind - Softcover

Höweler, Elske

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1739719700 ISBN 13: 9781739719708

Publisher: Orange House Publishing, 2022

Synopsis

An unfinished diary...
A wartime secret

Amsterdam 1945: During the last few months of WW2, Louise, a young mother living in Amsterdam, is hiding a Jewish girl with a baby in her attic. Her husband is on the run from the Nazis. Louise is cold, hungry, scared and has no way of knowing who to trust.

Will she be able to keep herself and her baby safe?

Fast-forward to 2018 and Sarah, Louise's granddaughter, has just lost her mum. When she travels home to sort out her mother's estate, she finds her grandmother's wartime diary among her mum's belongings. A past she knew nothing about begins to unfold.

Perfect for readers who enjoy:

• Dual timeline and family secrets
• WW2 fiction
• Emotional reads
• Ordinary woman becomes a hero

Will she discover the secret that has been kept from her all her life?

5.0 out of 5 stars A transporting and poignant tale of kindness, loss and courage… an unputdownable page-turner!"

5.0 out of 5 stars Marvellous book, particularly for WW2 historical literature and fiction fans. Shades of Anne Frank and her family, the author brings us a story of Amsterdam and the huge challenges and sacrifices made by so many. Told over two eras the wonderfully written story keeps the reader engaged throughout and brings us to an unexpected ending where happiness is tinged with sadness, admiration and questions. Loved it.

5.0 out of 5 stars A well-told story that kept me wanting to know what was going to happen next. The harrowing conditions that the people in Amsterdam lived in towards the end of the Second World War are described unflinchingly, and the tragedy of death that can devastate anyone at any time is thrown into sharp relief by the comparison of different timelines that carry through the book. Well worth a read.

5.0 out of 5 stars Completely Unputdownable! This book will captivate you from beginning to end. I read it in one day and suspect you will, too. It’s a story that would be interesting in any setting, but the setting chosen makes it really stand out. The characters are extremely well-developed, and the plot superb. I am looking forward to Ms Höweler’s next book.

Edition details

• Publisher: Orange House Publishing
• Publication date: 2022
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1739719700
• ISBN 13: 9781739719708
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 269