Tag: Nazis
+ 1940s, 1980s, family, gay, Historical fiction, nazi germany, poland, war, World War Two
The Last Orphan by Carly Schabowski
1939, Poland: Would you save a child in a warzone? Marcin is just hoping to keep himself safe during the Nazi invasion. But once he befriends his Jewish neighbors, his fate is sealed, and when their building is raided by the Nazis, Marcin finds himself hiding their son, Adam.Marcin vows to keep Adam safe at all costs. But as he starts an impossible journey … Read More The Last Orphan by Carly Schabowski
Daughters of Warsaw by Maria Frances
An emotional and inspiring World War Two time-slip novel of danger and courage. This is a story inspired by true events and stories of Irena Sendler and the women of the Polish Żegota. It’s the worst time in humanity and yet there is still light in the darkness… X (Twitter) #DaughtersofWarsaw #MariaFrances @KellyALacey @lovebookstours Instagram @julietconlin @avonbooksuk @lovebookstours 1942, Warsaw Young Zofia finds herself leading a double life when … Read More Daughters of Warsaw by Maria Frances
+ friendship, grief, history, Italy, jews, literature, nazi germany, review, World War Two, WW2
My Father’s House Rome Escape Line Trilogy #1 by Joseph O’Connor
From the best-selling author of Star of the Sea, a WWII-era “great escape” novel set in the Vatican. September 1943: German forces occupy Rome. Gestapo boss Obersturmbannführer Paul Hauptmann rules with terror. Hunger is widespread. Rumors fester. The war’s outcome is far from certain. Diplomats, refugees, and escaped Allied prisoners flee for protection into Vatican City, at one fifth of a square mile the … Read More My Father’s House Rome Escape Line Trilogy #1 by Joseph O’Connor
From The Library With Love Podcast Tour by Kate Thompson
“It’s Kate Thompson here, author of The Little Wartime Library and upcoming Wartime BookClub. “Wonderful, transformative things happen when you set foot in a library. In 2019 I uncovered the true story of a forgotten Underground library, built along the tracks of Bethnal Green Tube tunnel during the Blitz. As stories go, it was irresistible and the result was, The Little Wartime Library, my seventh novel. “Bethnal … Read More From The Library With Love Podcast Tour by Kate Thompson
+ audio drama, Cat on a Piano, fiction, jewish history, jews, podcast, radio play, Theatrephonic, World War Two
Front Page Story by Cat on a Piano Productions / Theatrephonic
Front Page StoryArt doesn’t exist in a vacuum Rookie reporter Abby is working on a story about an affordable homes campaign.But then a carving goes missing from the Franklin Museum. A pine cone carved out of wood. It was stolen in broad daylight during opening hours. Abby has written a story about it which proves to be really popular. Then she gets a mysterious … Read More Front Page Story by Cat on a Piano Productions / Theatrephonic
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