The Girl from the Island: An absolutely gripping and heartbreaking World War 2 historical novel for 2021

di Cook Lorna (Autore)

Charlotte Newton John (Narratore)

Avon, 2021

A USA Today Bestseller! ‘Wow! What an enthralling and emotional read! I was literally in tears… Captivating.’ Goodreads reviewer, ????? A world at war. One woman will risk everything. Another will uncover her story. 1940: When the island of Guernsey is invaded by the Nazis, two sisters are determined to rebel in any way they can. But when forced to take in a German soldier, they are shocked to find a familiar face on their doorstep – a childhood friend who has now become their enemy. 2016: Two generations later, Lucy returns to Guernsey after the death of a distant cousin. As she prepares the old family house for sale, Lucy discovers a box of handwritten notes, one word standing out: resistance. Lucy’s search for the author will uncover the story of a forgotten sister who vanished from the island one night, never to be seen again. A timeless story of love and bravery. Fans of Fiona Valpy and Kate Quinn will be absolutely gripped from the very first page. Readers love The Girl from the Island: ‘I finished this novel last night and I cannot get it out of my head… Put the phone off the hook, pour yourself a nice hot chocolate and settle down for a wonderful read’ Goodreads reviewer, ????? ‘I was gripped from the beginning and could not put it down. I lost a lot of sleep on this one and do not regret it in the slightest!!’ Goodreads reviewer, ????? ‘Unputdownable, passionate, captivating, and magnetic!!’ Goodreads reviewer, ????? ‘Absolutely brilliant… I had to stay up late to read the next chapter!! I couldn't put it down’ Goodreads reviewer, ????? ‘Gripping and very emotional… This book has it all and I loved it’ Goodreads reviewer, ????? ‘A heart wrenching story of love, loss and survival’ Goodreads reviewer, ????? ‘A beautiful, wonderful, and poignant story’ Goodreads reviewer, ????? ‘Utterly beautiful and poignant… I was blown away’ Goodreads reviewer, ????? The Girl from the Island by Lorna Cook is a historical saga that takes you on a journey through time, from the turmoil of World War II to the present day. It's a top-rated, award-winning piece of fiction that has been long-listed and short-listed for numerous prizes, showcasing the author's ability to weave a captivating story. For fans of Dinah Jefferies (The Missing Sister), Fiona Valpy (The Cypress Maze), Lily Graham (The Only Light in London), Amanda Geard (The Moon Gate), and Tracy Rees (The Little Christmas House).

• Autore: Cook Lorna
• Narratore: Charlotte Newton John
• Durata in (hh:mm:ss): 10:32:20
• Anno edizione: 2021
• Editore: Avon
• EAN: 9780008379087

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