Read by Julia Whelan, including an Author's Note read by Kristin, revealing her inspiration for telling the women's heroic stories, which had been either forgotten or entirely overlooked. From the worldwide bestselling author of The Four Winds, The Nightingale and Firefly Lane (a Number One series on Netflix), The Women is a story of devastating loss and epic love. 'Astonishing. Compelling. Powerful' – Delia Owens, bestselling author of Where the Crawdads Sing 'Stuns with sacrifice. Uplifts with heroism' – Bonnie Garmus, bestselling author of Lessons in Chemistry ‘Powerful’ – Matt Haig, bestselling author of The Midnight Library An instant Sunday Times bestseller and soon to be a major motion picture! ‘Women can be heroes, too’. When twenty-year-old nursing student, Frances “Frankie” McGrath, hears these unexpected words, it is a revelation. Raised on California’s idyllic Coronado Island and sheltered by her conservative parents, she has always prided herself on doing the right thing, being a good girl. But in 1965 the world is changing, and she suddenly imagines a different path for her life. When her brother ships out to serve in Vietnam, she impulsively joins the Army Nurses Corps and follows his path. As green and inexperienced as the young men sent to Vietnam to fight, Frankie is overwhelmed by the chaos and destruction of war, as well as the unexpected trauma of coming home to a changed America. Frankie will also discover the true value of female friendship and the heartbreak that love can cause. Listeners love The Women: 'The sure touch of Golden Voice narrator Julia Whelan transforms Kristin Hannah's absorbing novel about Vietnam War combat nurses into an addictive listen' - AudioFile 'It honours ALL women: those who have fought for their rights and freedoms, those who have been overlooked and underappreciated, those who have been forgotten by families and society' 'I’ve been looking forward to this book’s release for months' 'Kristin Hannah has done it again' The Women was a Sunday Times bestseller from 17.2.24-13.4.24

The Women

An utterly breathtaking historical novel, perfect for fans of Kristin HannahWas she incredibly brave or incredibly stupid? Neither. Just a bookshop girl doing what she could against her country's oppressors.The banned books club was only the beginning; a place for the women of Prague to come together and share the tales the Germans wanted to silence.For bookshop owner, Jana, doing the right thing was never a question. So when opportunity comes to help the resistance, she offers herself - and her bookshop. Using her window displays as covert signals and hiding secret codes in book marks, she'll do all in her power to help.But the arrival of two people in her bookshop will change everything: a young Jewish boy with nowhere else to turn, and a fascist police captain Jana can't read at all. In a time where secrets are currency and stories can be fatal, will she know who to trust?A heart-wrenching and powerful story of courage, tenacity and love. Fans of Suzanne Goldring, Mandy Robotham and Debbie Rix will devour this unforgettable novel.'A wonderful story with the healing power of books at its heart, this inspiring and compelling novel kept me turning the pages late into the night. Steeped in fascinating historical detail, and packed with compassion, I didn't want The Last Bookshop in Prague to end.' Kate StoreyPraise for Helen Parusel:'This debut shines a light on a little known, but no less vital, corner of the war - events we should all know about. Fascinating.' Mandy Robotham'The story is poignant and compelling - and what an ending: wow! ... A brilliant story with a powerful message. I wholeheartedly recommend it.' Gill Thompson'This novel is a true page turner, as well as being a heart-wrenching, emotional story of one of the darkest chapters of history ...first class research and captivating story-telling!' Louise Fein'Pacy, twisty and emotional... a beautiful page-turner ... I highly recommended it.' Amanda Geard'The layers of deception Laila encounters at the Lebensborn home were masterfully done and had me glued to the pages. A powerful debut, and a must-read for fans of historical fiction.' Andie Newton'Atmospheric and gripping.' Jacquie Bloese'A heartbreaking tale of love, loss and overwhelming courage. I was captivated, and couldn't turn the pages fast enough.' Siobhan Daiko'The compelling story of Laila - a woman of great hope and courage - who showed how love, loyalty and compassion can endure despite the evils of war.' Catherine Law

Last Bookshop in Prague - The BRAND NEW utterly brilliant story of wartime resistance from Helen Parusel for 2024 (Unabridged)

Reissue of the timeless Higgins classic… In the depths of a cavernous of concert hall, a gifted psychopath plots and waits, his thoughts on nothing but music and murder. He kills for pleasure, constantly searching, and with a brand new target in his sights, his mind spirals once again into torture and violence. But this time, he has chosen the wrong victim; the teenage daughter of one of the most feared and respected SAS soldiers known; a man with more training and advanced killer instinct than even himself. Now, the hunt is on. As soldier stalks maestro for a brutal vengeance, one attempts to outsmart the other in a deadly game of cunning, skill, and bloody expertise, building to a nerve-shattering climax.

Solo

Action and blood-thirsty suspense from the master of the game. Simon Vaughan knows what it's like to fight a dirty war, he's had first-hand experience in Korea. Now he languishes in a Greek jail. When it comes to firearms and gun-running nobody does it better, but those days are behind him, until the British army propose a deal. His freedom for his help against the IRA in Belfast. He doesn't haven't any choice, if he wants his freedom back he'll have to conquer a new battlegroung…

The Savage Day

In 1944, in the outer-Melbourne suburb of Nunawading, the brutal deaths of a family herald the return of a long-forgotten cult. A man named Anthony Prescott has declared himself the Messiah, and has promised his followers immortality. There are those who believe him - and who are ready to kill in his name. Inspector Titus Lambert of the Melbourne Homicide unit, whose detectives are over-stretched, requests the discreet assistance of Helen Lord and Joe Sable: once members of his unit, now private inquiry agents. The investigation is more perilous than any of them realise, and will have tragic consequences.

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The Orchard Murders

Based on the incredible true story of the Meller sisters, as told to Heather Morris. Including exclusive material from interviews with Livia Ravek and her family. 'Gripping, heartbreaking and uplifting.' Christy Lefteri, author of the million-copy bestseller The Beekeeper of Aleppo THEIR STORY WILL BREAK YOUR HEART THEIR JOURNEY WILL FILL YOU WITH HOPE YOU WILL NEVER FORGET THEIR NAMES When they are little girls, Cibi, Magda and Livia make a promise to their father - that they will stay together, no matter what. Years later, at just 15, Livia is ordered to Auschwitz by the Nazis. Cibi, only 19 herself, remembers their promise and follows Livia, determined to protect her sister, or die with her. Together, they fight to survive through unimaginable cruelty and hardship. Magda, only 17, stays with her mother and grandfather, hiding out in a neighbour's attic or in the forest when the Nazi militia come to round up friends, neighbours and family. She escapes for a time, but eventually she too is captured and transported to the death camp. In Auschwitz-Birkenau the three sisters are reunited and, remembering their father, they make a new promise, this time to each other: That they will survive. Three Sisters is a beautiful story of hope in the hardest of times and of finding love after loss. Two of the sisters are alive in Israel today, surrounded by friends and family. They have chosen Heather Morris to tell their story in Three Sisters. Heather Morris is the global bestselling author of The Tattooist of Auschwitz and Cilka's Journey, which have sold eight million copies worldwide. Three Sisters is her third novel, and the final piece in the phenomenon that is the Tattooist of Auschwitz series.

Three Sisters

*Aurora Award winner* Love, heroism and the supernatural collide in the midst of war.'Paranormal elements are expertly woven with real history to create a convincing and exciting tale'Guardian 'A darker take on Raiders of the Lost Ark … a fine piece of work' SFX There's a tradition in the Sharp family that some possess the Second Sight. But is it superstition, or true psychic power? Kit Sharp is in Paris, where she is involved in a love affair with the stunning Evelyn Larsen, and working as an archivist, having inherited her historian father's fascination with the Bayeux Tapestry. He believes that parts of the tapestry were made before 1066, and that it was a tool for prediction, not a simple record of events. The Nazis are also obsessed with the tapestry: convinced that not only did it predict the Norman Conquest of England, but that it will aid them in their invasion of Britain. Ivy Sharp has joined the Special Operations Executive – the SOE – a secret unit set up to carry out espionage, sabotage and reconnaissance. Having demonstrated that she has extraordinary powers of perception, she is dropped into Northern France on a special mission. With the war on a knife edge, the Sharp Sisters face certain death. Can their courage and extrasensory gifts prevent the enemy from using the tapestry to bring about a devastating victory against the Allied Forces?

The Tapestry of Time

“The story of true innocents caught up in the machinery of war. Exquisitely researched, beautifully told, this tiny corner of Scotland came alive for me in all of my senses and I found myself rooting for the central characters with all my heart.” —Mary Beth Keane, author of Ask Again, Yes In the dark days of World War II, an unlikely romance blossoms between a Scottish woman and an Italian prisoner of war in this haunting novel with the emotional complexity of The Boat Runner and All the Light We Cannot See—a powerful and atmospheric story of love, jealousy, and conscience that illuminates the beauty of the human spirit from the author of The Glass Woman. In the wake of the Allies’ victory in North Africa, 1,000 Italian soldiers have been sent to a remote island off the Scottish coast to wait out the war. Their arrival has divided the island’s community. Nerves frayed from three years of war and the constant threat of invasion, many locals fear the enemy prisoners and do not want them there. Where their neighbors see bloodthirsty enemies, however, orphaned sisters Dorothy and Constance see sick and wounded men unused to the freezing cold of an Orkney winter, and volunteer to nurse them. While doing so Dorothy finds herself immediately drawn to Cesare, a young man broken by the horrors of battle. But as the war drags on, tensions between the islanders and the outsiders deepen, and Dorothy’s connection to Cesare threatens the bond she shares with Constance. Since the loss of their parents, the sisters have relied on each other. Now, their loyalty will be tested, each forced to weigh duty against desire . . . until, one fateful evening, a choice must be made, one that that will have devastating consequences.

The Metal Heart

One of the most turbulent reigns in history paved the way for the first modern revolution. After the Tudors came the Stuarts... August 25, 1689 The English Army is besieging Carrickfergus in Ireland. Brilliant but unusual gunner Holcroft Blood of the Royal Train of Artillery is ready to unleash his cannons on the rebellious forces of deposed Catholic monarch James II. But this is more than war for Captain Blood, a lust for private vengeance burns within him. French intelligence agent Henri d'Erloncourt has come across the seas to foment rebellion against William of Orange, the newly installed Dutch ruler of England, Scotland and Ireland. But Henri's true mission is not to aid the suffering of the Irish but to serve the interests of his master, Louis le Grand. Michael 'Galloping' Hogan, brigand, boozer and despoiler of Protestant farms, strives to defend his native land - and make a little profit on the side. But when he takes the Frenchman's gold, he suspects deep in his freedom-loving heart, that he has merely swapped one foreign overlord for another. July 1, 1690 On the banks of the River Boyne, on a fateful, scorching hot day, two armies clash in bloody battle - Protestant against Catholic - in an epic struggle for mastery of Ireland. And, when the slaughter is over and the smoke finally clears, for these three men, nothing will ever be the same again . . . Angus Donald mixes historical fact with fiction in this exciting new series. For fans of S. J. Parris and Andrew Taylor. 'Splendid series . . . a sword-and-spies romp that has a keen sense of the political pressures of the time' The Times 'A proper story-teller' S. G. MacLean

Blood's Campaign

“With heart and humor, Willig explores the complexities of female friendships—feuds, forgiveness, and all. A touching portrait of triumph and found family in the midst of war. Bravo!”—Stephanie Dray, New York Times Bestselling author of America's First Daughter & The Women of Chateau Lafayette A group of young women from Smith College risk their lives in France at the height of World War I in this sweeping novel based on a true story—a skillful blend of Call the Midwife and The Alice Network—from New York Times bestselling author Lauren Willig. A scholarship girl from Brooklyn, Kate Moran thought she found a place among Smith’s Mayflower descendants, only to have her illusions dashed the summer after graduation. When charismatic alumna Betsy Rutherford delivers a rousing speech at the Smith College Club in April of 1917, looking for volunteers to help French civilians decimated by the German war machine, Kate is too busy earning her living to even think of taking up the call. But when her former best friend Emmeline Van Alden reaches out and begs her to take the place of a girl who had to drop out, Kate reluctantly agrees to join the new Smith College Relief Unit. Four months later, Kate and seventeen other Smithies, including two trailblazing female doctors, set sail for France. The volunteers are armed with money, supplies, and good intentions—all of which immediately go astray. The chateau that was to be their headquarters is a half-burnt ruin. The villagers they meet are in desperate straits: women and children huddling in damp cellars, their crops destroyed and their wells poisoned. Despite constant shelling from the Germans, French bureaucracy, and the threat of being ousted by the British army, the Smith volunteers bring welcome aid—and hope—to the region. But can they survive their own differences? As they cope with the hardships and terrors of the war, Kate and her colleagues find themselves navigating old rivalries and new betrayals which threaten the very existence of the Unit. With the Germans threatening to break through the lines, can the Smith Unit pull together and be truly a band of sisters?

Band of Sisters

If you loved I AM ANASTASIA by Ariel Lawhon you won't want to miss this novel about her sister, Grand Duchess Maria. What really happened to this lost Romanov daughter? A new novel perfect for anyone curious about Anastasia, Maria, and the other lost Romanov daughters, by the author of THE SECRET WIFE. 1918: Pretty, vivacious Grand Duchess Maria Romanov, the nineteen-year-old daughter of the fallen Tsar Nicholas II, lives with her family in suffocating isolation, a far cry from their once-glittering royal household. Her days are a combination of endless boredom and paralyzing fear; her only respite are clandestine flirtations with a few of the guards imprisoning the family—never realizing her innocent actions could mean the difference between life and death. 1973: When Val Doyle hears her father’s end-of-life confession, “I didn’t want to kill her,” she’s stunned. So, she begins a search for the truth—about his words and her past. The clues she discovers are baffling—a jewel-encrusted box that won’t open and a camera with its film intact. What she finds out pulls Val into one of the world’s greatest mysteries—what truly happened to the Grand Duchess Maria?

The Lost Daughter

“An exuberant and propulsive thriller laced with sex, art, and history. Lisa Barr has created an unforgettable story that forces readers to question where the line should be drawn between the pursuit of justice and the hunt for revenge.”—Alyson Richman, bestselling author of The Secret of Clouds From the author of the award-winning Fugitive Colors and The Unbreakables, a gripping tale of a young, ambitious journalist embroiled in an international art scandal centered around a Nazi-looted masterpiece—forcing the ultimate showdown between passion and possession, lovers and liars, history and truth. After talking her way into a job with Dan Mansfield, the leading investigative reporter in Chicago, rising young journalist Jules Roth is given an unusual—and very secret—assignment. Dan needs her to locate a painting stolen by the Nazis more than 75 years earlier: legendary Expressionist artist Ernst Engel’s most famous work, Woman on Fire. World-renowned shoe designer Ellis Baum wants this portrait of a beautiful, mysterious woman for deeply personal reasons, and has enlisted Dan’s help to find it. But Jules doesn’t have much time; the famous designer is dying. Meanwhile, in Europe, provocative and powerful Margaux de Laurent also searches for the painting. Heir to her art collector family’s millions, Margaux is a cunning gallerist who gets everything she wants. The only thing standing in her way is Jules. Yet the passionate and determined Jules has unexpected resources of her own, including Adam Baum, Ellis’s grandson. A recovering addict and brilliant artist in his own right, Adam was once in Margaux’s clutches. He knows how ruthless she is, and he’ll do anything to help Jules locate the painting before Margaux gets to it first. A thrilling tale of secrets, love, and sacrifice that illuminates the destructive cruelty of war and greed and the triumphant power of beauty and love, Woman on Fire tells the story of a remarkable woman and an exquisite work of art that burns bright, moving through hands, hearts, and history.

Woman on Fire

First published in Polish under its Latin title in 1896, "Quo Vadis" is a historical novel by Polish journalist, novelist and Nobel Prize laureate Henryk Sienkiewicz. The title means “where are you going?” and alludes to a New Testament verse (John 13:36). The popular novel was widely translated. Set in ancient Rome during the reign of the emperor Nero, "Quo Vadis" tells the story of the love that develops between a young Christian woman and a Roman officer who, after meeting her fellow Christians, converts to her religion. Underlying their relationship is the contrast between the worldly opulence of the Roman aristocracy and the poverty, simplicity, and spiritual power of the Christians. The novel has as a subtext the persecution and political subjugation of Poland by Russia.

Quo Vadis

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.

The Century Trilogy

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The second book in the Broken Empire series, Lawrence takes his young anti-hero one step closer to his grand ambition. To reach greatness you must step on bodies, and many brothers lie trodden in my wake. I’ve walked from pawn to player and I’ll win this game of ours, though the cost of it may drown the world in blood… The land burns with the fires of a hundred battles as lords and petty kings fight for the Broken Empire. The long road to avenge the slaughter of his mother and brother has shown Prince Honorous Jorg Ancrath the hidden hands behind this endless war. He saw the game and vowed to sweep the board. First though he must gather his own pieces, learn the rules of play, and discover how to break them. A six nation army, twenty thousand strong, marches toward Jorg's gates, led by a champion beloved of the people. Every decent man prays this shining hero will unite the empire and heal its wounds. Every omen says he will. Every good king knows to bend the knee in the face of overwhelming odds, if only to save their people and their lands. But King Jorg is not a good king. Faced by an enemy many times his strength Jorg knows that he cannot win a fair fight. But playing fair was never part of Jorg’s game plan.

The Broken Empire

King of Thorns

Emmy-nominated actress and producer MILLIE BOBBY BROWN's debut novel, Nineteen Steps, is a moving tale of love, longing, and loss, inspired by the true events of her family's experience during World War II. ""My inner history-loving teenage geek clapped her hands in ecstasy at the thought of a historical novel penned by Enola Holmes, and she wasn't disappointed!”—Kate Quinn Love blooms in the darkest days… It’s 1942, and London remains under constant threat of enemy attack as the second world war rages on. In the Bethnal Green neighborhood, Nellie Morris counts every day lucky that she emerges from the underground shelters unharmed, her loving family still surrounding her. Three years into the war, she’s grateful to hold onto remnants of normalcy—her job as assisting the mayor and nights spent at the local pub with her best friend. But after a chance encounter with Ray, an American airman stationed nearby, Nellie becomes enchanted with the idea of a broader world. Just when Nellie begins to embrace an exciting new life with Ray, a terrible incident occurs during an air raid one evening, and the consequences are catastrophic. As the truth about that night is revealed, Nellie’s world is torn apart. When it seems all hope is lost, Nellie finds that, against all odds, love and happiness can triumph. Nineteen Steps is a deeply affecting, mesmerizing page-turner inspired by the author’s family history. An epic story of longing, loss, and secrets, Millie Bobby Brown’s propulsive debut introduces an unforgettable, brave young woman and boldly portrays the strength in the power of love. “Inspired by my Nanny Ruth, this book is very personal and close to my heart. I grew up listening to stories about her time living through the war. I’m honored to keep her story alive.”—Millie Bobby Brown

Nineteen Steps

Read by Richard Armitage (The Hobbit, Missing You) The Man From St Petersburg is a dark tale of family secrets and political consequences. Ken Follett's masterful storytelling brings to life the danger of a world on the brink of war. A Secret Negotiation 1914. Tensions are rising as Europe finds itself caught in a web of alliances and dangerous warmongering. To help tip the balance in their favour, Britain aims to draw Russia into an alliance with them instead of Germany. Czar Nicholas’s nephew, Prince Aleksei, is sent to London for secret naval talks with Lord Walden. A Play for Power Walden has a personal connection to Aleksei; his wife is Aleksei’s aunt. And they are not the only ones interested in the Russian's arrival; so too are Walden’s wilful, idealistic daughter, the head of Special Branch, and a ruthless Russian anarchist. A World at War With the British desperately needing a signed treaty and the fate of the world hanging in the balance, the destinies of these individuals become inextricably linked, as tragedy threatens to shatter the Waldens’ complacency . . .

The Man From St Petersburg

Winter of the World is the second novel in Ken Follett's uniquely ambitious Century trilogy. On its own or read in sequence with Fall of Giants and Edge of Eternity, this is a spellbinding epic of global conflict and personal drama during World War II. A Battle of Ideals It is 1933 and, at Cambridge, Lloyd Williams is drawn to irresistible socialite Daisy Peshkov, who represents everything that his left-wing family despise. But Daisy is more interested in aristocratic Boy Fitzherbert, a leader in the British Union of Fascists. An Evil Uprising Berlin is in turmoil. Eleven-year-old Carla von Ulrich struggles to understand the tensions disrupting her family as Hitler strengthens his grip on Germany. Many are resolved to oppose Hitler’s brutal regime – but are they willing to betray their country? A Global Conflict on a Scale Never Seen Before Shaken by the tyranny and the prospect of war, the lives of five families become ever more enmeshed. As an international clash of military power and personal beliefs sweeps the world, what will this new war mean for those who must live through it? Continue the captivating Century Trilogy with Edge of Eternity.

Winter of the World

Ernest Hemingway's masterpiece on war, love, loyalty, and honor tells the story of Robert Jordan, an antifascist American fighting in the Spanish Civil War. In 1937 Ernest Hemingway traveled to Spain to cover the civil war there for the North American Newspaper Alliance. Three years later he completed the greatest novel to emerge from “the good fight” and one of the foremost classics of war literature. For Whom the Bell Tolls tells of loyalty and courage, love and defeat, and the tragic death of an ideal. Robert Jordan, a young American in the International Brigades, is attached to an antifascist guerilla unit in the mountains of Spain. In his portrayal of Jordan’s love for the beautiful Maria and his superb account of a guerilla leader’s last stand, Hemingway creates a work at once rare and beautiful, strong and brutal, compassionate, moving, and wise. Greater in power, broader in scope, and more intensely emotional than any of the author’s previous works, For Whom the Bell Tolls stands as one of the best war novels ever written.

For Whom the Bell Tolls

In the gripping new spy thriller from the Sunday Times bestselling author of Hitler's Secret, a Cambridge spy must unravel a dangerous mystery that goes all the way to the heart of the Third Reich - and the British Monarchy. 'Master of the wartime spy thriller' - FINANCIAL TIMES ________________ Sweden, 1942 - Two old friends meet. They are cousins. One is Prince George, Duke of Kent, brother of the King of England. The other is Prince Philipp von Hessen, a committed Nazi and close friend of Adolf Hitler. Days later, the Prince George is killed in a plane crash in the north of Scotland. The official story is that it was an accident - but not everyone is convinced. There is even a suggestion that the Duke's plane was sabotaged, but with no evidence, Cambridge spy Tom Wilde is sent north to discover the truth . . . Dramatic, intelligent, and brilliantly compelling, A PRINCE AND A SPY is Rory's best WWII thriller yet - perfect for readers of Robert Harris, C J Sansom and Joseph Kanon. _____________________________ Praise for Rory Clements: 'Political polarisation, mistrust and simmering violence' The Times 'A standout historical novel and spy thriller' Daily Express 'Enjoyable, bloody and brutish' Guardian 'A dramatic, twisty thriller' Daily Mail 'A colourful history lesson . . . exciting narrative twists' Sunday Telegraph

Tom Wilde

A Prince and a Spy

With the epic sweep of Min Jin Lee's Pachinko and Yaa Gyasi's Homegoing and the lyrical beauty of Vaddey Ratner's In the Shadow of the Banyan, The Mountains Sing tells an enveloping, multigenerational tale of the Trần family, set against the backdrop of the Việt Nam War. Trần Diệu Lan, who was born in 1920, was forced to flee her family farm with her six children during the Land Reform as the Communist government rose in the North. Years later in Hà Nội, her young granddaughter, Hương, comes of age as her parents and uncles head off down the Hồ Chí Minh Trail to fight in a conflict that tore not just her beloved country, but her family apart. Vivid, gripping, and steeped in the language and traditions of Việt Nam, The Mountains Sing brings to life the human costs of this conflict from the point of view of the Vietnamese people themselves, while showing us the true power of kindness and hope. The Mountains Sing is celebrated Vietnamese poet Nguyễn Phan Quế Mai's first novel in English.

The Mountains Sing

A gripping, edge-of-your-seat historical novel from the bestselling author of The Alice Network and The Huntress! *Winner of Historical Novel of the Year in NetGalley UK’s Books of 2021* *Editors’ Pick Best Mystery, Thriller & Suspense, Amazon US* ‘A terrific book bursting with vivid atmosphere’ Dinah Jefferies, #1 bestselling author of The Tea-Planter’s Wife ’Wonderful…A hugely satisfying and thrilling read’ Fern Britton, #1 bestselling author of Daughters of Cornwall ‘Immersive, thrilling and packed with wonderful characters…I absolutely loved every page of this incredible book’ Jill Mansell, bestselling author of Maybe This Time 1940, Bletchley Park, Buckinghamshire. Three very different women are recruited to the mysterious Bletchley Park, where the best minds in Britain train to break German military codes. Vivacious debutante Osla has the dashing Prince Philip of Greece sending her roses – but she burns to prove herself as more than a society girl, working to translate decoded enemy secrets. Self-made Mab masters the legendary codebreaking machines as she conceals old wounds and the poverty of her East-End London upbringing. And shy local girl Beth is the outsider who trains as one of the Park’s few female cryptanalysts. 1947, London. Seven years after they first meet, on the eve of the royal wedding between Princess Elizabeth and Prince Philip, disaster threatens. Osla, Mab and Beth are estranged, their friendship torn apart by secrets and betrayal. Yet now they must race against the clock to crack one final code together, before it’s too late, for them and for their country. If you loved The Crown, don’t miss this riveting historical novel!

The Rose Code

Ernest Hemingway’s classic novel of love during wartime. Written when Ernest Hemingway was thirty years old and lauded as the best American novel to emerge from World War I, A Farewell to Arms is the unforgettable story of an American ambulance driver on the Italian front and his passion for a beautiful English nurse. Set against the looming horrors of the battlefield, this gripping, semiautobiographical work captures the harsh realities of war and the pain of lovers caught in its inexorable sweep. Hemingway famously rewrote the ending to A Farewell to Arms thirty-nine times to get the words right. A classic novel of love during wartime, “A Farewell to Arms stands, more than eighty years after its first appearance, as a towering ornament of American literature” (The Washington Times).

A Farewell to Arms

Eye of the Needle, Ken Follett's historical thriller, is a heart-racingly exciting tale about the fate of the war resting in the hands of a master spy, his opponent and one brave woman. Victory Hangs in the Balance 1944. In the weeks leading up to D-Day the Allies are disguising their invasion plans with elaborate decoy ships and planes. If they can land a force on mainland Europe they will gain the upper hand in a war that has ravaged the world for years, and take the fight to the Nazi menace. A Cold-Blooded Killer His weapon is the stiletto, his codename: The Needle. He is Hitler’s prize undercover agent – a ruthless and professional murderer. In England he uncovers the Allies’ D-Day plans but his cover is blown in the process. A Deadly Chase Leaving a trail of bodies in his wake, The Needle ruthlessly races to a U-boat waiting to convey him and his critical message to Germany, with MI5 on his tail. But he hasn’t planned for a storm-battered island and the remarkable young woman who lives there . . .

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Eye of the Needle

In this intriguing historical novel, a young woman who is sent to a horrific “bride school” to be molded into the perfect Nazi wife finds her life forever intertwined with a young Jewish woman about to give birth. Germany, 1939 As the war begins, Hanna Rombauer, a young German woman, is sent to live with her aunt and uncle after her mother’s death. Thrown into a life of luxury she never expected, Hanna soon finds herself unwillingly matched with an SS officer twenty years her senior. The independence that her mother lovingly fostered in her is considered highly inappropriate as the future wife of an up-and-coming officer and she is sent to a “bride school.” There, in a posh villa on the outskirts of town, Hanna is taught how to be a “proper” German wife. The lessons of hatred, prejudice, and misogyny disturb her and she finds herself desperate to escape. For Mathilde Altman, a German Jewish woman, the war has brought more devastation than she ever thought possible. Torn from her work, her family, and her new husband, she fights to keep her unborn baby safe. But when the unthinkable happens, Tilde realizes she must hide. The risk of discovery grows greater with each passing day, but she has no other options. When Hanna discovers Tilde hiding near the school, she knows she must help her however she can. For Tilde, fear wars with desperation when Hanna proposes a risky plan. Will they both be able to escape with their lives and if they do, what kind of future can they possibly hope for?

The School for German Brides

At the outbreak of the Second World War, a mismatched group of passengers flee across the Atlantic to escape Britain and – thousands of feet in the air – find themselves facing grave danger. Night Over Water is a masterful historical thriller from Ken Follett. The Eve of War Britain has just declared war against Nazi Germany. In Southampton, the world’s most luxurious airliner, the Pan American Clipper, takes off on its final flight to neutral New York – a haven for those fleeing the conflict. A Disparate Group Flees The passengers aboard the plane each have their own reasons for leaving Britain. Amongst them are an English aristocrat fleeing with his family and a fortune in jewels; a German scientist running away from the Nazis; a murderer returning under FBI escort; a wife escaping her controlling husband; and a devious thief determined to keep his spoils. A Journey into Danger Trapped on the plane, with only their fellow passengers for company, their journey over the Atlantic becomes increasingly fraught. Especially when it becomes apparent a plot is unfolding that may endanger all of their lives . . .

Night Over Water

“Love and betrayal, forgiveness and redemption combine in a heady tale of the ever present past” (Pam Jenoff, New York Times bestselling author) set amid the champagne vineyards of northern France during the darkest days of World War II. Perfect for fans of Kristin Hannah’s The Nightingale and Julia Kelly’s The Light Over London. Champagne, 1940: Inès has just married Michel, the owner of storied champagne house Maison Chauveau, when the Germans invade. As the danger mounts, Michel turns his back on his marriage to begin hiding munitions for the Résistance. Inès fears they’ll be exposed, but for Céline, half-Jewish wife of Chauveau’s chef de cave, the risk is even greater—rumors abound of Jews being shipped east to an unspeakable fate. When Céline recklessly follows her heart in a desperate bid for happiness, and Inès makes a dangerous mistake with a Nazi collaborator, they risk the lives of those they love—and the champagne house that ties them together. New York, 2019: Liv Kent has just lost everything when her eccentric French grandmother shows up unannounced, insisting on a trip to France. But the older woman has an ulterior motive—and a tragic, decades-old story to share. When past and present finally collide, Liv finds herself on a road to salvation that leads right to the caves of the Maison Chauveau. A spellbinding and exceptional tale of love, courage, and betrayal, “once you start reading this moving novel, you will not be able to put it down until you reach the last page” (Armando Lucas Correa, author of The German Girl).

The Winemaker's Wife

The truth is waiting to be told …'Stunning' SANTA MONTEFIORE 'Spine-tinglingly good' AMANDA GEARD 'Incredible' LORNA COOK *** Cornwall, 1934. Violet Ellis is living in the shadows of her father’s ruined reputation. So, when wealthy widower James Atherton offers her employment, she immediately begins the treacherous journey to his home on the remote Cornish island of Aoife’s Bay – despite the bone-chilling allegations surrounding his late wife Elizabeth’s death. In James’s company, Violet begins to feel the love that has been missing all her life. But when anonymous letters start to plague the bay’s residents, threatening to expose what really happened to Elizabeth, Violet feels the hostility towards her grow. She has an unsettling sense of being watched in her new home, and as the mysteries of the island draw her in, she starts to fear she might never find a way out … Sweeping across London, Oxford and the wilds of the West Country, this novel is perfect for fans of Santa Montefiore, Louise Douglas and Lucinda Riley. *** READERS ARE SPELLBOUND BY SECRETS OF THE WATCH HOUSE:'You'll be obsessed by the mystery, haunted by the shadows and beguiled by the love. Just brilliant!' NATASHA LESTER 'Amazingly addictive' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'An absolute page-turner … gorgeously atmospheric' TRACY REES 'Brilliant storytelling, atmospheric setting, intriguing plot, together with mystery and romance all of which kept me hooked' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'A glorious, and sometimes creepy, read' RACHEL BURTON 'A spell-binding story with so much heartache and mystery' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Secrets of the Watch House

After more than two years on the bestseller lists, Khaled Hosseini returns with a beautiful, riveting, and haunting novel of enormous contemporary relevance. A Thousand Splendid Suns is a breathtaking story set against the volatile events of Afghanistan's last thirty years—from the Soviet invasion to the reign of the Taliban to post-Taliban rebuilding—that puts the violence, fear, hope and faith of this country in intimate, human terms. It is a tale of two generations of characters brought jarringly together by the tragic sweep of war, where personal lives—the struggle to survive, raise a family, find happiness—are inextricable from the history playing out around them. Propelled by the same storytelling instinct that made The Kite Runner a beloved classic, A Thousand Splendid Suns is at once a remarkable chronicle of three decades of Afghan history and a deeply moving account of family and friendship. It is a striking, heartwrenching novel of an unforgiving time, an unlikely friendship, and an indestructible love—a stunning accomplishment.

A Thousand Splendid Suns

"Of Mice and Men" by John Steinbeck is a classic novella that explores the dreams, hardships, and complexities of human relationships during the Great Depression. The story revolves around two itinerant ranch workers, George Milton and Lennie Small, as they navigate a world marked by economic hardship and social injustice. Set against the backdrop of the American West, the narrative delves into the deep friendship between George and Lennie, two contrasting characters bound by a shared dream of owning a piece of land. Lennie, despite his immense physical strength, possesses a childlike innocence that complicates their journey. The novel poignantly addresses themes of loneliness, the pursuit of the American Dream, and the harsh realities faced by those on the margins of society. Steinbeck's rich prose captures the essence of the time and place, offering a compelling exploration of human resilience and the fragility of dreams. "Of Mice and Men" stands as a timeless work that continues to resonate with readers, prompting reflection on the enduring nature of friendship, the pursuit of happiness, and the societal challenges that shape the human experience.

Of Mice and Men

The Bestselling Reese Witherspoon Book Club Pick 'One of the greatest storytellers of our time' - Delia Owens, author of Where the Crawdads Sing Soon to be a major motion picture, Kristin Hannah's The Nightingale has captured the hearts of millions of readers becoming a number one bestseller across the world. It is a heart-breakingly beautiful novel that celebrates the resilience of the human spirit and the endurance of women. 'I always thought it was what I wanted: to be loved and admired. Now I think perhaps I’d like to be known' This story is about what it was like to be a woman during World War II, when women’s stories were all too often forgotten or overlooked . . . Vianne and Isabelle Mauriac are two sisters, separated by years and experience, by ideals and passion and circumstance, each embarking on her own dangerous path towards survival, love and freedom in war-torn France. It is a novel for everyone, a novel for a lifetime. ‘A rich, compelling novel of love, sacrifice and survival’ – Kate Morton, author of Homecoming ‘Movingly written and plotted with the heartless skill of a Greek tragedy, you’ll keep turning the pages until the last racking sob’ – Daily Mail ‘I loved The Nightingale . . . great characters, great plots, great emotions, who could ask for more in a novel?’ – Isabel Allende, bestselling author of The House of the Spirits ‘A griping tale of family, love, grief and forgiveness’ – Sunday Express The Nightingale has sold more than 4 million copies globally, TIME, February 2021

The Nightingale

Heart-breaking - a tale of love and survival amidst the horrors of Auschwitz Human - the real story behind one of the most potent symbols of the Holocaust - the blue numbers tattooed on prisoners' arms Inspirational - the very best of humanity in the very worst of circumstances Unforgettable - a story untold for over seventy years is finally shared Life-affirming - one man's determination to survive and live a full life with the woman he loved Fully verified - Lale Sokolov's background and story has been fact-checked against all available documentary evidence The Story The Tattooist of Auschwitz is based on the true story of Lale and Gita Sokolov, two Slovakian Jews who survived Auschwitz. When Lale, given the job of tattooing the prisoners, saw Gita waiting in line, it was love at first sight. In that moment he determined to keep them both alive. This is a story of hope and of courage.

The Tattooist of Auschwitz

Nominated in Best Fiction at the Audie Awards 2020. The sequel to the International Number One Bestseller The Tattooist of Auschwitz, based on a true story of love and resilience. Her beauty saved her life - and condemned her. Cilka was only sixteen-years-old when she was taken to Auschwitz-Birkenau Concentration Camp, in 1942. The Commandant at Birkenau, Schwarzhuber, noticed her long beautiful hair, and forced her separation from the other women prisoners. Cilka did what she had to in order to survive Auschwitz. And yet after Russian soldiers liberated Auschwitz in 1945, Cilka was charged as a collaborator and sentenced to serve a fifteen-year sentence for 'sleeping with the enemy'. Once again, she found herself on a brutal train journey, crammed into a carriage with many desperate women and children. This time, her destination was Siberia. She was by then only eighteen-years-old. So began a new life of horror and brutality in a prison camp close to the Arctic Circle. But in this unimaginable darkness, this terror beyond terror, Cilka found endless resources within herself, her profound humanity and determination helping her to survive against all odds. Cilka's Journey is a remarkable novel of courage and resilience, based upon the heart-breaking true story of Cilka Klein. Don't miss the conclusion to The Tattooist of Auschwitz Trilogy, Three Sisters. Available to pre-order now. 'She was the bravest person I ever met' Lale Sokolov, The Tattooist of Auschwitz

Cilka's Journey

THE EPIC CONCLUSION TO THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING FANTASY TRILOGY🔥Praise for THE ENDING FIRE trilogy🔥 'Epic in scope, its worldbuilding as intricate as filigree. THE FINAL STRIFE sings of rebellion, love, and the courage it takes to stand up to tyranny, following three women whose journeys will keep you gripped to the last' Samantha Shannon, SUNDAY TIMES bestselling author of THE PRIORY OF THE ORANGE TREE ‘Epic, gripping, and searing’ Sue Lynn Tan, SUNDAY TIMES bestselling author of DAUGHTER OF THE MOON GODDESS ‘A game-changing new voice in epic fantasy’ Tasha Suri, author of THE JASMINE THRONE FOR REBELLION TO IGNITE, SOMETHING MUST BURN.The Wardens’ Empire is falling. A vigilante known only as the Truthsayer is raising an army against the wardens. Sylah and Hassa must navigate the politics of this new world, all the while searching for Anoor. Across the sea, the Blood Forged prepare for war, requesting aid from other governments. Jond’s role as major general sees him training their soldiers for combat, but matters of the heart will prove to be the hardest battlefield. The Zalaam celebrate the arrival of the Child of Fire, heralding the start of the final battle. Anoor’s doubts are eclipsed by the powers of her new god. Soon the Zalaam set off on their last voyage – and few expect to return. MORE PRAISE FOR THE TRILOGY SETTING THE WORLD ALIGHT: ‘By toggling between key points of view, El-Arifi grants readers a dramatic bird’s-eye view of both an unraveling world and the indomitable spirits of the women embroiled in its maelstrom. This is a knockout’ PUBLISHERS WEEKLY (starred) ‘Unmissable’ Andrea Stewart, author of THE BONE SHARD DAUGHTER ‘Featuring a love triangle, an enemies to lovers arc, and plenty of intrigue, this read will have you running the full gamut of emotions’ HUFFINGTON POST ‘Full of rich, vivid world-building with political intrigue and characters you can’t help but root for. I loved it’ Christina Sweeney-Baird, author of THE END OF MEN ‘Epic fantasy turned on its head in the most compelling way imaginable. A heroine with bite, a supporting cast of flawed but deeply human characters, and world building that is raw, unforgiving and richly textured, THE FINAL STRIFE is the real deal. El-Arifi is a bold new voice in epic fantasy and I cannot wait to read more of her work’ Kalynn Bayron, bestselling author of CINDERELLA IS DEAD ‘A rip-roaring read!’ Taran Matharu, author of the SUNDAY TIMES bestselling DRAGON RIDER

The Final Strife

The Ending Fire

Con "La tormenta de nieve", Tolstoi inició su andadura por las tierras mágicas de la escritura. Lo hizo con la clara y directa intención de contar las cosas como son integrándose en un grupo de escritores que supieron darle un vuelco a las tendencias literarias que habían resistido hasta entonces en lo que daría en llamarse movimiento o literatura realista. Para ello utiliza, en este texto, la experiencia adquirida o mejor dicho sufrida en los campos de batalla durante la guerra de Crimea (1853-1856) decantándose por describir la grandiosidad de la naturaleza como expresión de vigor, de ímpetu, de su poder en definitiva por medio de una aparatosa nevada. Publicado en 1856, este es un relato casi impresionista. Somos capaces de percibir las mil y una tonalidades de la nieve durante la larga marcha nocturna, el sonido de los caballos golpeando con sus cascos la nieve crujiente, las campañillas de los trineos, los gritos de los cocheros y las canciones y cuentos de los viajeros, que matan aburrimiento y miedo haciendo oír su voz en la oscuridad luminosa de la noche.

La tormenta de nieve

El tranquilo universo de un joven judío llamado Simon se ve alterado por la irrupción del III Reich. Los nazis apresan a su hermano acusándolo de homosexual. Solo y sin futuro, empieza la búsqueda desesperada de este, encontrándose a sí mismo y descubriendo su sexualidad. Un forzado viaje a través de los campos de concentración de Flossenbürg y Buchenwald, acompañado por la inestimable ayuda de su nuevo amor, un médico nazi que le protegerá. La lucha por mantenerse a salvo y evitar la muerte de su hermano le introduce en una espiral de engaños y sufrimiento de la que no puede salir fácilmente. La mentira en la que ha convertido su vida le llevará a un camino sin retorno. Una combinación trepidante de emociones y viajes, barbaridades y humillación, verdades y mentiras, que llevan a Simon a una lucha sin cuartel por su supervivencia y la de su hermano. Viviendo los recuerdos y su triste presente descubriremos el amor y la sexualidad a través de un corazón adolescente e inexperto en tiempos de la Alemania nazi.

El nazi olvidado

- Este audiolibro está narrado en Español neutral. "Sólo las personas capaces de amar intensamente, saben muy bien lo que es sufrir por amor". Con la invasión napoleónica en Rusia entre los años 1805 y 1813 como trasfondo, la novela sigue la historia épica de cinco familias rusas de alta alcurnia. Es una obra extraordinaria que incluye personajes históricos y de ficción, alternando en su magnífica trama historias familiares con las vicisitudes del ejército napoleónico. La novela narra los avatares de la vida de numerosos personajes y aborda cuestiones existenciales que rondan sobre el sentido de la vida, tales como qué es el amor y qué es el mal. Tolstoi explora el sentimiento de responsabilidad del individuo ante el destino del mundo y la humanidad, y ahonda de manera única los sentimientos y el amor, abarcando y esencialmente las experiencias de la existencia terrenal. Esta novela es considerada como un clásico de la literatura universal en la cual Tolstoi revela su calidad única al describir sentimientos y situaciones en un período determinado de la vida de individuos, familias, comunidades y naciones enteras. Entre las múltiples adaptaciones cinematográficas, se destaca la película de King Vidor (1956) con la actuación de Henry Fonda y Audrey Hepburn, y la miniserie de la BBC (2016). Leon Tolstoi (1828-1910) es considerado un gran novelista ruso, profundo pensador social y moral, y uno de los principales exponentes del realismo literario. De una familia de la alta aristocracia rusa, quedó huérfano muy joven y gestionó la explotación de los territorios heredados. El contacto con la clase trabajadora más humilde lo convirtió en un defensor a ultranza de la filosofía humanitaria. Sus obras cumbres Ana Karenina y La guerra y la paz, lo convirtieron en una de las grandes figuras de la literatura universal.

World Classics

Guerra y paz

Ohiz kanpoko nobela da Suite frantsesa, ohiz kanpoko egoeran idatzia. Maisuki erakusten du xx. mende erdi aldeko Europaren tragedia. Nobelak alderdi autobiografiko ukaezina du, eta alemaniarrak Parisen sartzeko bezperetan hasten da, kezka giro betean. Lehen bonbak lehertzen direlarik, milaka familia irteten da bideetara, autoz, bizikletaz edo oinez. Némirovskyk hor erakusten du maisutasuna, giro hori deskribatzen. Eszenak dira hunkigarriak batzuk, isekagarriak beste batzuk bidean bata bestearen atzetik irakurtzen ditugunak. Alemanek Frantzia hartu ahala behera dator ordu arte nagusi zen ordena. Gorrotoak pizten dira, baina baita maitasun historia ezkutuak eta kolaborazionismorik lotsagarriena ere. Bidea galdu duen herri bati atera zion argazkia Némirovskyk. Okupazio garaiari buruz idatzi den fikzio lanik egiantzekoena. Argitasunez idatzia, sentimentalismorik gabe, bere borreroen eskuetan jarri zuen gizartea ulertu nahian idatzia. Eleberriaren sorrera aztertzen duen aurkezpen bikain batekin aberastuta, Suite frantsesaren bertsio berri honek, garratzago eta zirraragarriagoa, eleberrigile gupidagabe eta zorrotza erakusten du, gizakiaren ahuleziak atzematen trebea, eta haren jokabide okerrenen lekuko eta, aldi berean, fede-emailea.

Suite frantsesa

Un acontecimiento literario: la novela perdida de Louis-Ferdinand Céline sobre sus experiencias en la Primera Guerra Mundial. La peripecia del manuscrito de Guerra es novelesca. En las postrimerías de la Segunda Guerra Mundial, al huir de Francia con otros colaboracionistas de los nazis, Louis-Ferdinand Céline dejó dos maletas repletas de manuscritos. Alguien las sustrajo, y su pista se perdió durante décadas, hasta que se recuperaron en 2021 y se procedió al estudio del material que contenían. El primero de los textos en ver la luz es el que el lector tiene en sus manos, escrito entre las dos obras maestras que el autor publicó en el periodo de preguerra: Viaje al fin de la noche y Muerte a crédito. El rescate de esta novela inédita es, pues, un acontecimiento literario. ¿Qué es Guerra? Como otras novelas de Céline, es un libro con un elevado contenido autobiográfico, que mezcla realidad y ficción. El brigadier Ferdinand es gravemente herido en el frente de Flandes durante una de las cruentas batallas de la Primera Guerra Mundial. Destruido física y moralmente, es evacuado a un hospital al norte de Francia, donde una enfermera inasequible al desaliento se hará cargo de él, y Ferdinand se relacionará con diversos personajes. Escrita con el característico estilo visceral, brutal y radical de Céline, la obra retrata la guerra como enloquecido matadero, y en sus páginas se cruzan, con crudeza y voluptuosidad, la muerte y el sexo, el dolor y la sensualidad, la destrucción y la pasión. «Es un milagro. El término no es exagerado. Guerra es un texto breve, intenso, trágico y lúbrico, que hay que colocar al lado de las obras maestras del autor. Constituye la pieza central del inmenso puzle literario que Céline construyó obsesivamente a partir de su propia vida» (Jérôme Dupuis, Le Monde). «Un libro visceral, explosivo. Un verdadero tesoro» (Elisabeth Philippe y Vincent Monnier, Le Nouvel Observateur). «Céline en estado puro. Sin duda el escritor más grande en lengua francesa del siglo XX. Un libro capital reaparecido de entre los muertos» (Marion Messina, Marianne). «Lodo, sangre y muerte con la inimitable prosa celiniana; destila el mismo genio literario que el resto de su obra» (Sabine Audrerie, La Croix). «Una novela inédita que mezcla violencia cruda con erotismo negro para retratar los traumas de la guerra de 1914» (Augustin Trapenard, Boomerang). «Un tour de force. Céline hace danzar las palabras en ebriedad» (Yves Jaeglé, Le Parisien). «Un texto furioso. Un acontecimiento histórico» (Nelly Kaprièlan, Les Inrockuptibles). «Una novela expresionista, rabiosa» (Elisabeth Philippe, France Inter).

Guerra

Año 1946, Chicago. Tras el fin de la Segunda Guerra Mundial, Matthew Perlman, un joven de 28 años, emprende un viaje en tren por un motivo que solo él conoce y que podría cambiar su vida para siempre. Allí conocerá a la señora Watts, la que será su acompañante de viaje esa noche. Matthew le narrará durante el trayecto la historia de su vida: desde que era un niño y vivía en un tranquilo barrio de Chicago, sus juegos, sus ilusiones y las vivencias junto a su primer amor, su vecina Emma, hasta cómo, con el paso de los años, acaba enrolado en el ejército para luchar en esa fatídica guerra en la que vuelve a encontrarse con ella. Ambos lucharán por sobrevivir en un Londres devastado por los ataques aéreos de los alemanes y deberán tomar duras decisiones por un bien común. Un viaje fascinante por las vidas de Matt y Emma en una época tan convulsa como la Segunda Guerra Mundial. ¿Conseguirá el amor sobrevivir a esta guerra?

En tiempos de guerra

Un capitán del ejército de Franco que, el mismo día de la Victoria, renuncia a ganar la guerra; un niño poeta que huye asustado con su compañera niña embarazada y vive una historia vertiginosa de madurez y muerte en el breve plazo de unos meses; un preso en la cárcel de Porlier que se niega a vivir en la impostura para que el verdugo pueda ser calificado de verdugo; por último, un diácono rijoso que enmascara su lascivia tras el fascismo apostólico que reclama la sangre purificadora del vencido. Son historias de los tiempos del silencio, cuando daba miedo que alguien supiera que sabías. Cuatro historias, sutilmente engarzadas entre sí, contadas desde el mismo lenguaje pero con los estilos propios de narradores distintos que van perfilando la verdadera protagonista de esta narración: la derrota.

Los girasoles ciegos

Roma, víspera del 16 de octubre de 1943. Alertado de los planes de las SS de llevar a cabo una redada de judíos a la mañana siguiente, monseñor F. envía al profesor alemán K. al Palazzo Odescalchi. Su misión: trasladar urgentemente a Ludwig Pollak y a su familia al Vaticano para salvarlos de una deportación que finalmente conduciría a más de mil judíos romanos a la muerte en Auschwitz. Sin embargo, Pollak (1868-1943), en vez de apresurarse a huir, decide contar su historia: sus estudios de Arqueología en Praga, su pasión por Italia y Goethe; su amistad con Strauss, Mahler o Rodin; cómo se convirtió –pese a que su condición de judío truncara su carrera académica– en un reputado anticuario y en asesor de grandes coleccionistas, entre ellos J. P. Morgan o el emperador austrohúngaro, y, por último, su espectacular hallazgo del brazo faltante de la majestuosa escultura antigua Laocoonte y sus hijos, un descubrimiento que revolucionó la interpretación tradicional, y más consoladora, del grupo escultórico helenístico al ofrecer otra políticamente incómoda. Pollak revela ser alguien dotado para diferenciar lo auténtico de lo falso, un virtuoso de la mirada. Hans von Trotha entreteje con audacia los destinos del erudito judío y del sumo sacerdote troyano Laocoonte, que recibió el castigo de los dioses por comprender el peligro que ocultaba el regalo del famoso caballo. El brazo de Pollak es una novela sobresaliente que nos muestra los oscuros intersticios entre la civilización y la barbarie gracias a un personaje real, Ludwig Pollak, que dedicó su vida al arte, a un ideal de belleza eterna y que decidió no rendirse a los horrores de la sinrazón humana.

El brazo de Pollak

En tiempos de paz jugaron a ser otros. En tiempos de guerra descubrieron quiénes eran en realidad. Baviera, Alemania. El castillo de Fallstein es uno de los más fastuosos de la zona, pero, lejos de ser un remanso de paz alejado del frente, Hilda Sagnier ha comprobado cómo la guerra y sus consecuencias han entrado con fuerza en sus salones, pues su marido, el prestigioso conde bávaro de Fallstein, ha sido completamente seducido por Hitler. Decidida a luchar por lo que cree, la condesa no dudará en arriesgar su vida, sobrepasar sus límites y fingir ser quien no es para ayudar a los perseguidos del régimen. Mientras tanto, en Barcelona, los nazis empiezan a agasajar a José Manuel, pero el empresario sabe exactamente cuál es su objetivo. Él, que fue espía durante la Guerra Civil española, no tardará en involucrarse en la misión más secreta y de una relevancia capital, una misión que lo llevará a alternar con la élite alemana y a relacionarse con la alta sociedad de Potsdam. Allí, donde todos se relajan y hablan más de la cuenta, el espía deberá encontrar y destruir el arma en la que los alemanes confían su victoria. Hilda y José Manuel, dos españoles en el corazón del Tercer Reich, descubrirán que, en tiempos de guerra, nadie es quien dice ser y que a veces la urgencia y el peligro son los mejores aliados para que el amor y los verdaderos sentimientos afloren. Rafael Tarradas Bultó se consagra con su tercera novela ambientada en la Segunda Guerra Mundial tras El heredero y El valle de los arcángeles. @rafatarradasbulto La crítica y los lectores dicen: «La voz de los valientes es un homenaje a las mujeres que ayudaron a ganar la Segunda Guerra Mundial; sigue los pasos de una ilustre hija de la burguesía de Barcelona, Hilda Sagnier, convertida en condesa alemana por matrimonio y en heroína por los acontecimientos desencadenados por el nazismo», Borja Martínez, El Mundo. «La voz de los valientes es una novela apasionante y entretenida, que ampliará nuestra visión de la Segunda Guerra Mundial y del papel que tuvieron multitud de personas anónimas que decidieron jugarse la ida por combatir a los nazis», Ahora Qué Leo, La Sexta. «En La voz de los valientes, que se desarrolla a lo largo de toda la Segunda Guerra Mundial y en numerosos escenarios europeos, el escritor firma un homenaje a quienes se opusieron al nazismo desde sus sombras internas», David Barreira, El Cultural. «Nunca segundas partes fueron mejores. No sé si mejor pero igual de brutal que El heredero. Final asfixiante. No dejéis de leerla», Mapi. «Me ha gustado mucho esta novela. Jamás seremos capaces de asimilar e imaginar todo lo que las personas vivieron en esas épocas tan oscuras. Sin embargo, anima saber que hay gente que se atrevió, que fue valiente y ayudó. Es el primer libro que leo del autor y no creo que sea el último. Me ha faltado saber alguna cosa y el final ha sido demasiado redondo para la mayoría de los personajes, pero ¡qué diantres! Lo prefiero... Ya la historia de por sí está llena de horror y sufrimiento y aunque entiendo lo que quieren decir con el tema de la venganza y la violencia me ha llenado de satisfacción», María «Disfruté muchísimo en su día con El heredero de este autor que nos traía las andanzas de los hermanos Bultó en la Guerra Civil; me gustó también, aunque algo menos, El valle de los arcángeles, y definitivamente me ha encantado La voz de los valientes», Albóndiga Lee. «Nadie es lo que parece en tiempos de conflicto y eso es lo que les sucede a Hilda Sagnier y José María Bultó en la novela de Tarradas Bultó que ocurre durante la Segunda Guerra Mundial, fiel al género histórico en el que tan cómodo se siente también leyendo», María Albilla, Diario de Ávila.

ESPASA NARRATIVA

La voz de los valientes

Nubes flotantes es el desgarrador relato de una superviviente de la guerra del pacífico que debe regresar a Japón desde una Indochina recién liberada. Al regresar a Tokio se enfrentará a la degradación moral y física tan presente en la ciudad como en su antiguo amante en Indochina, repatriado igual que ella y acompañado de sus propios fantasmas. Este audiolibro está narrado en castellano. Hayashi Fumiko es una autora japonesa nacida en 1903 y fallecida en 1951. Escritora, reportera de guerra y apasionada viajera, desarrolló un estilo a medio camino entre la ficción y el reportaje que le supuso un gran reconocimiento por su precisión y su audacia.

Nubes flotantes

-Este audiolibro está narrado en castellano. El gran escritor austríaco Stefan Zweig era un buen conocedor de los vaivenes del corazón y en esta novela nos va a descubrir la semilla del egoísmo, incluso entre los más delicados sentimientos de sus protagonistas. El joven teniente Hofmiller, oficial de la caballería austrohúngara, es invitado a una fiesta en la casa del rico terrateniente Kekesfalva, lo que le lleva a un mundo completamente distinto del de su rutina cuartelaria habitual: se encuentra en un entorno glamuroso, donde el vino fluye libremente y acaba estimulándole a pedir a la bella hija de su anfitrión que baile con él. Enseguida, para su horror, descubre que la joven es inválida. Esta torpeza inconsciente va a ser el comienzo de la pérdida del respeto hacia sí mismo. Debido a una compasión y culpabilidad mal entendidas, intentará, mediante un compromiso que no quiere cumplir, conseguir que la joven hija de Kekesfalva recupere la salud.En esta novela el autor capta las emociones humanas más sutiles. Especialmente es de destacar la creación del personaje aparentemente ingenuo de Hofmiller, que con su mal entendida culpabilidad, consigue que su compasión se confunda con amor. Un escritor, novelista, dramaturgo y biógrafo austriaco, Stefan Zweig alcanzó la cúspide de su fama en los años 20 y 30 del siglo XX, llegando a ser uno de los escritores más populares del mundo.

La impaciencia del corazón - Dramatizado

La vida de Eva Bruhn gira en torno a La casa alemana, el restaurante tradicional que regentan sus padres y en el que la familia comparte las pequeñas cosas del día a día: desde los entresijos de su trabajo en una agencia de traducción hasta el anhelo de que su novio se decida por fin a pedirle su mano a su padre. Pero en 1963 va a celebrarse en Frankfurt el primer juicio de Auschwitz, y el destino hace que Eva acabe colaborando con la fiscalía como intérprete, a pesar de la oposición de su familia. A medida que traduce los testimonios de los supervivientes, descubre la inmensidad y el horror de lo que sucedió en los campos de concentración y una parte de la historia reciente de la que nadie le ha hablado nunca. ¿Por qué todos insisten en dejarla atrás? ¿Por qué faltan fotografías en el álbum familiar? ¿Es posible vivir igual cuando se atisba la verdad? "Una historia necesaria para levantar conciencias" Blog Pasajes románticos

La casa alemana

Una novela fascinante basada en una inolvidable historia real: la primera escuela, creada en plena Primera Guerra Mundial, de adiestramiento de perros guía. Alemania, 1916. Anna trabaja como enfermera en un hospital de campaña con soldados que vuelven del frente, rotos de cuerpo y espíritu. Bruno, su prometido, lucha en el frente occidental junto al célebre doctor Fritz Haber, a quien los altos cargos del ejército alemán le han encargado utilizar armas químicas. Un día, Anna conoce al doctor Stalling, director de la Asociación de Perros de Ambulancia de la Cruz Roja, que le habla de un nuevo proyecto: crear una escuela que entrene a los perros como compañeros de los veteranos invidentes. Anna empezará a trabajar con Nia, una valiente hembra de pastor alemán que ha quedado herida y, cuando conozca a Max, un joven de raíces judías que acaba de volver ciego del campo de batalla, tendrá la oportunidad de devolverle las ganas de vivir. Entre ellos se fraguará una preciosa amistad, pero la guerra y sus consecuencias les tienen preparados otros planes.

La luz de la esperanza

Con ritmo de western, esta adictiva novela transcurre en la Patagonia de comienzos de XX, en la que marinos, cazadores de ballenas y soldados viven al margen de la ley. Jimmy Cross nace a fines del siglo XIX en unas islas del Atlántico Sur que él llama Falklands y los argentinos, Malvinas. Durante su infancia conoce las formas en que la naturaleza y la violencia marcan la vida de las personas. En 1914, cuando llega la guerra, Cross marcha a combatir movido por su sentido del deber, sin imaginar de qué manera oscura la muerte atravesará su vida. De regreso a las islas, todo lo vivido antes y después de la guerra, todo lo que lo hizo ser Cross, se verá puesto a prueba durante las huelgas obreras de 1921 en la Patagonia argentina. Novela de aventuras que transcurre entre marinos, loberos, ovejeros y soldados durante el cambio de siglo, es también un texto que nos interpela: ¿qué nos ata a las personas y a los lugares? ¿Cuáles son las deudas que no debemos dejar de pagar, cuáles las que no podremos pagar nunca?

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La balada de Jimmy Cross

-Este audiolibro está narrado en castellano. No ha habido mayor defensor de los valores de la República romana que Marco Tulio Cicerón, el azote de los corruptos y los enemigos del estado romano.Cuando tras cruzar el Rubicón, Julio César se hizo con el poder, Cicerón, sin miedo alguno a las consecuencias, criticó la tiranía de su mandato, que iba en contra de los valores esenciales de la República.Cuando César fue asesinado y Marco Antonio consiguió controlar al Senado, comenzó a eliminar a todos aquellos que pudieran estorbar sus planes. Aunque no tuviera armas ni legiones, en las palabras de Cicerón veía Marco Antonio a sus mayores enemigas, porque no podía luchar contra ellas. Haría de su muerte un ejemplo. Un escritor, novelista, dramaturgo y biógrafo austriaco, Stefan Zweig alcanzó la cúspide de su fama en los años 20 y 30 del siglo XX, llegando a ser uno de los escritores más populares del mundo.

El asesinato de Cicerón - Dramatizado

- Este audiolibro está narrado en Español neutral. Caracterizada por ser una mitología politeísta, esta recopilación de tres mitos griegos cuenta con una narración histórica sobre sus dioses. Narrará la historia de amor de Narciso y la dulce Eco, atrapados en sus propias realidades mientras intentan amarse a pesar de sus diferencias. La maldad y la inocencia se conocerán en la siguiente historia cuando Hades, el dios del inframundo, rapte a la pequeña e inocente Perséfone, llevándola al lugar más oscuro de la tierra. Por terminar, atrévete a escuchar como se produjo la guerra de Troya, bajo la influencia de Paris y la polémica manzana de la discordia. Considerada la base de la cultura occidental, la mitología griega nos presenta increíbles historias, donde conflictos amorosos y éticos demostrarán que hasta los dioses más benevolentes pecan.

Mitos de la Antigua Grecia I

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