For readers of The Tattooist of Auschwitz and Kate Furnivall comes a gritty tale of courage, betrayal and love in the most unlikely of places.Also published as The German Midwife.A powerful, haunting debut Kate Quinn, New York Times bestselling author of The Alice NetworkIncredibly powerful, harrowing but ultimately uplifting. I couldnt put this down. Katie Fforde, author of A Rose Petal SummerA fascinating story which had me forgetting its fiction! So well written, I was left pondering if the events could actually be true. Enthralling! Kitty Neale, author of A Sisters SorrowAbsorbing and totally believable a wonderful WW2 novel. Molly Green, author of An Orphans WarI cannot give enough praise for A Woman of War. This is definitely #1 on my list of [historical fiction] books Ive read in 2018. NetGalley ReviewerIf you are looking for a page turner, this is it. I read the book cover to cover in 48 hours. If I could give this book a 6/5 stars I would! NetGalley ReviewerThe writing was excellent and the characters realistic [] an interesting and thoughtful page turner. NetGalley ReviewerVery compelling. NetGalley ReviewerGermany, 1944. Taken from the camps to serve the Fhrer himself, Anke Hoff is assigned as midwife to one of Hitlers inner circle. If she refuses, her family will die.Torn between her duty as a caregiver and her hatred for the Nazi regime, Anke is swept into a life unlike anything shes ever known and she discovers that many of those at the Berghof are just as trapped as she is. And soon, shes falling for a man who will make her world more complicated stillBefore long, the couple is faced with an impossible choice and the consequences could be deadly. Can their forbidden love survive the horrors of war And, more importantly, will they

A Woman of War

Robotham, Mandy

AVON.

An enthralling tale from the #1 Globe and Mail and USA Today Best Selling Author.\n“A powerful, haunting debut”—Kate Quinn, New York Times bestselling author of The Alice Network\nAn enthralling new tale of courage, betrayal and survival in the hardest of circumstances that readers of The Tattooist of Auschwitz, The Secret Orphan and The Man Who Broke into Auschwitz will love.\nGermany, 1944. A prisoner in the camps, Anke Hoff is doing what she can to keep her pregnant campmates and their newborns alive.\nBut when Anke’s work is noticed, she is chosen for a task more dangerous than she could ever have imagined. Eva Braun is pregnant with the Führer’s child, and Anke is assigned as her midwife.\nBefore long, Anke is faced with an impossible choice. Does she serve the Reich she loathes and keep the baby alive? Or does she sacrifice an innocent child for the good of a broken world?\n*Published in the UK as A Woman of War*\nMandy Robotham’s highly awaited next book, The Secret Messenger, is out now.

German Midwife

The USA Today Best Seller.
“A powerful, haunting debut”―Kate Quinn, New York Times bestselling author of The Alice Network
An enthralling new tale of courage, betrayal and survival in the hardest of circumstances that readers of The Tattooist of Auschwitz, The Secret Orphan and The Man Who Broke into Auschwitz will love.
Germany, 1944. A prisoner in the camps, Anke Hoff is doing what she can to keep her pregnant campmates and their newborns alive. But when Anke’s work is noticed, she is chosen for a task more dangerous than she could ever have imagined. Eva Braun is pregnant with the Führer’s child, and Anke is assigned as her midwife. Before long, Anke is faced with an impossible choice. Does she serve the Reich she loathes and keep the baby alive? Or does she sacrifice an innocent child for the good of a broken world?
*Published in the UK as A Woman of War*

The German Midwife: A Novel

Literature & Fiction

British & Irish

The heart-wrenching and unforgettable tale of a world on the brink of war from the internationally bestselling author of The German Midwife. 
Berlin, 1938: It’s the height of summer, and Germany is on the brink of war. When fledgling reporter Georgie Young is posted to Berlin, alongside fellow Londoner Max Spender, she knows they are entering the eye of the storm. 
Arriving to a city swathed in red flags and crawling with s, Georgie feels helpless, witnessing innocent people being torn from their homes. As tensions rise, she realises she and Max have to act – even if it means putting their lives on the line. 
But when she digs deeper, Georgie begins to uncover the unspeakable truth about Hitler’s Germany – and the pair are pulled into a world darker than she could ever have imagined… 
From the bestselling author of The German Midwife comes the heart-wrenching story of a country on the brink of war, a woman who puts herself in the line of fire, and a world about to be forever changed. 
Readers love The Berlin Girl: 
‘A gripping read, filled with tension and suspense’ Fiona Valpy, author of The Dressmaker’s Gift 
‘You'll gasp aloud and shed a few tears […] insightful, bold, fast-paced’ Kristin Harmel, author of The Book of Lost Names 
‘An absorbing and fascinating read’ Janet MacLeod Trotter, author of The Tea Planter’s Daughter 
‘Mandy has captured a chilling sense of tension and fear, knowing what was on the horizon’ Suzanne Goldring, author of My Name is Eva 
‘What a story! I couldn’t put this down.’ Real Reader Review 
‘Powerful, engaging and emotional.’ Real Reader Review 
‘Mandy Robotham never disappoints. Her best yet.’ Real Reader Review 
‘This book will stay with me for a long time.’ Real Reader Review 
‘This book is a beautifully done glimpse in to a changing Berlin, and is one of the best historic fictions set in this era that I've had the pleasure to read.’ Real Reader Review

The Berlin Girl: The new gripping and emotional novel from the bestselling author of WW2 historical fiction

Genre Fiction

Secret Messenger

The highly awaited new novel from the USA Today bestselling author of The German Midwife.#1 GLOBE AND MAIL BESTSELLER. USA TODAY BESTSELLER. KINDLE TOP 10 BESTSELLER.Venice, 1943 The world is at war, and Stella Jilani is leading a double life. By day she works in the lion's den as a typist for the Reich; by night, she risks her life as a messenger for the Italian resistance. Against all odds, Stella must impart Nazi secrets, smuggle essential supplies and produce an underground newspaper on her beloved typewriter.But when German commander General Breugal becomes suspicious, it seems he will stop at nothing to find the mole, and Stella knows her future could be in jeopardy.London, 2017 Years later, Luisa Belmont finds a mysterious old typewriter in her attic. Determined to find out who it belonged to, Luisa delves into the past and uncovers a story of fierce love, unimaginable sacrifice and, ultimately, the worst kind of betrayal...Set between German-occupied 1940s Venice and modern-day London, this is a fascinating tale of the bravery of everyday women in the darkest corners of WWII, for readers of The Tattooist of Auschwitz by Heather Morris and The Lost Girls of Paris by Pam Jenoff.

The Secret Messenger: Enthralling World War Two historical fiction from the USA Today bestselling author of The German Midwife

The Berlin Girl: A Novel of World War II

***A USA Today Bestseller.*** The heart-wrenching and unforgettable tale of a world on the brink of war from the internationally bestselling author of The German Midwife. Berlin, 1938: It's the height of summer, and Germany is on the brink of war. When fledgling reporter Georgie Young is posted to Berlin, alongside fellow Londoner Max Spender, she knows they are entering the eye of the storm. Arriving to a city swathed in red flags and crawling with Nazis, Georgie feels helpless, witnessing innocent people being torn from their homes. As tensions rise, she realises she and Max have to act - even if it means putting their lives on the line. But when she digs deeper, Georgie begins to uncover the unspeakable truth about Hitler's Germany - and the pair are pulled into a world darker than she could ever have imagined... From the bestselling author of The German Midwife comes the heart-wrenching story of a country on the brink of war, a woman who puts herself in the line of fire, and a world about to be forever changed. Readers love The Berlin Girl: 'A gripping read, filled with tension and suspense' Fiona Valpy, author of The Dressmaker's Gift 'You'll gasp aloud and shed a few tears [...] insightful, bold, fast-paced' Kristin Harmel, author of The Book of Lost Names 'An absorbing and fascinating read' Janet MacLeod Trotter, author of The Tea Planter's Daughter 'Mandy has captured a chilling sense of tension and fear, knowing what was on the horizon' Suzanne Goldring, author of My Name is Eva 'What a story! I couldn't put this down.' Real Reader Review 'Powerful, engaging and emotional.' Real Reader Review 'Mandy Robotham never disappoints. Her best yet.' Real Reader Review 'This book will stay with me for a long time.' Real Reader Review 'This book is a beautifully done glimpse in to a changing Berlin, and is one of the best historic fictions set in this era that I've had the pleasure to read.' Real Reader Review

***A USA Today Bestseller.*** 
The heart-wrenching and unforgettable tale of a world on the brink of war from the internationally bestselling author of The German Midwife. 
Berlin, 1938: It’s the height of summer, and Germany is on the brink of war. When fledgling reporter Georgie Young is posted to Berlin, alongside fellow Londoner Max Spender, she knows they are entering the eye of the storm. 
Arriving to a city swathed in red flags and crawling with Nazis, Georgie feels helpless, witnessing innocent people being torn from their homes. As tensions rise, she realises she and Max have to act – even if it means putting their lives on the line. 
But when she digs deeper, Georgie begins to uncover the unspeakable truth about Hitler’s Germany – and the pair are pulled into a world darker than she could ever have imagined… 
From the bestselling author of The German Midwife comes the heart-wrenching story of a country on the brink of war, a woman who puts herself in the line of fire, and a world about to be forever changed. 
Readers love The Berlin Girl: 
‘A gripping read, filled with tension and suspense’ Fiona Valpy, author of The Dressmaker’s Gift 
‘You'll gasp aloud and shed a few tears […] insightful, bold, fast-paced’ Kristin Harmel, author of The Book of Lost Names 
‘An absorbing and fascinating read’ Janet MacLeod Trotter, author of The Tea Planter’s Daughter 
‘Mandy has captured a chilling sense of tension and fear, knowing what was on the horizon’ Suzanne Goldring, author of My Name is Eva 
‘What a story! I couldn’t put this down.’ Real Reader Review 
‘Powerful, engaging and emotional.’ Real Reader Review 
‘Mandy Robotham never disappoints. Her best yet.’ Real Reader Review 
‘This book will stay with me for a long time.’ Real Reader Review 
‘This book is a beautifully done glimpse in to a changing Berlin, and is one of the best historic fictions set in this era that I've had the pleasure to read.’ Real Reader Review

Product Description 
“A poignant, tender story of families and sisters divided by the cruelty of political chance–my heart ached for them on every page." Kate Quinn, New York Times bestselling author of The Alice Network 
A city divided.When the Berlin Wall goes up, Karin is on the wrong side of the city. Overnight, she’s trapped under Soviet rule in unforgiving East Berlin and separated from her twin sister, Jutta.Two sisters torn apart.Karin and Jutta lead parallel lives for years, cut off by the Wall. But Karin finds one reason to keep going: Otto, the man who gives her hope, even amidst the brutal East German regime.One impossible choice…When Jutta finds a hidden way through the wall, the twins are reunited. But the Stasi have eyes everywhere, and soon Karin is faced with a terrible decision: to flee to the West and be with her sister, or sacrifice it all to follow her heart? 
From the USA Today and internationally bestselling WWII novelist of The German Midwife, The Secret Messenger and The Berlin Girl comes a story set at the dawn of the Cold War in Berlin. 
Why readers love The Girl Behind the Wall: 
‘I was captivated from the very first chapter. It was so well written, I felt like I was really there… A must read.’ NetGalley Reviewer 
‘Oh my goodness, what a page-turner. My heart was in my mouth for most of this book.’ NetGalley Reviewer 
‘Such a fast-paced read! Historical fiction at its best! Highly, highly recommend.’ NetGalley Reviewer 
‘Another fabulous read from the super talented Mandy Robotham who never fails to give us a satisfying story… she has the ability to mix a damn good story with historical facts… you want to read and read… I raced through this one.’ NetGalley Reviewer 
‘What a truly gripping read! I didn't want to stop reading, I was mesmerised…’ NetGalley Reviewer 
‘I couldn’t put this book down… well-researched and a heartbreakingly accurate portrayal of the families separated by the wall. Keep the tissues handy because you might need them.’ NetGalley Reviewer 
‘What a read. I found myself thinking of the family in the book as real people I loved. If you read only one book this year, make sure it’s this one!’ NetGalley Reviewer 
‘Mandy Robotham has a gift for making history come alive. Amazing read. I simply could not put it down.’ NetGalley Reviewer 
‘Beautifully written and heartfelt… I loved it… A story that will stay with you. Well worth a read.’ NetGalley Reviewer 
‘Another winner from Mandy Robotham!’ NetGalley Reviewer 
 Review 
Praise for Mandy Robotham: 
“Powerful and haunting”―Kate Quinn, New York Times bestselling author of The Alice Network 
“The Berlin Girl paints a vibrant picture of some of the chilling harbingers of World War II. You'll gasp aloud and shed a few tears on this insightful, bold, fast-paced ride through Berlin's last moments of crumbling glory before the cloud of World War II descends.”―Kristin Harmel, New York Times bestselling author of The Book of Lost Names 
“A gripping read, filled with tension and suspense as war brews in 1930s Berlin.”―Fiona Valpy, bestselling author of The Dressmaker’s Gift 
“Mandy captured a chilling sense of tension and fear, knowing what was on the horizon.”―Suzanne Goldring, author of My Name is Eva 
 Book Description 
A novel 
 About the Author 
Mandy Robotham is a Globe and Mail, USA Today, and UK, Canadian, US and Australian Kindle Top 100 bestseller. She has been an aspiring author from the age of nine, but was waylaid by journalism and later enticed by birth. She’s now a former midwife who writes about birth, death, love and everything else in between. She graduated with an MA in Creative Writing from Oxford Brookes University.

The Girl Behind the Wall

“A poignant, tender story of families and sisters divided by the cruelty of political chance–my heart ached for them on every page." Kate Quinn, New York Times bestselling author of The Alice Network\nA city divided. 
When the Berlin Wall goes up, Karin is on the wrong side of the city. Overnight, she’s trapped under Soviet rule in unforgiving East Berlin and separated from her twin sister, Jutta. 
Two sisters torn apart. 
Karin and Jutta lead parallel lives for years, cut off by the Wall. But Karin finds one reason to keep going: Otto, the man who gives her hope, even amidst the brutal East German regime. 
One impossible choice… 
When Jutta finds a hidden way through the wall, the twins are reunited. But the Stasi have eyes everywhere, and soon Karin is faced with a terrible decision: to flee to the West and be with her sister, or sacrifice it all to follow her heart? 
From the USA Today and internationally bestselling WWII novelist of The German Midwife, The Secret Messenger and The Berlin Girl comes a story set at the dawn of the Cold War in Berlin. 
Why readers love The Girl Behind the Wall: 
‘I was captivated from the very first chapter. It was so well written, I felt like I was really there… A must read.’ NetGalley Reviewer 
‘Oh my goodness, what a page-turner. My heart was in my mouth for most of this book.’ NetGalley Reviewer 
‘Such a fast-paced read! Historical fiction at its best! Highly, highly recommend.’ NetGalley Reviewer 
‘Another fabulous read from the super talented Mandy Robotham who never fails to give us a satisfying story… she has the ability to mix a damn good story with historical facts… you want to read and read… I raced through this one.’ NetGalley Reviewer 
‘What a truly gripping read! I didn't want to stop reading, I was mesmerised…’ NetGalley Reviewer 
‘I couldn’t put this book down… well-researched and a heartbreakingly accurate portrayal of the families separated by the wall. Keep the tissues handy because you might need them.’ NetGalley Reviewer 
‘What a read. I found myself thinking of the family in the book as real people I loved. If you read only one book this year, make sure it’s this one!’ NetGalley Reviewer 
‘Mandy Robotham has a gift for making history come alive. Amazing read. I simply could not put it down.’ NetGalley Reviewer 
‘Beautifully written and heartfelt… I loved it… A story that will stay with you. Well worth a read.’ NetGalley Reviewer 
‘Another winner from Mandy Robotham!’ NetGalley Reviewer

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A Woman of War

German Midwife

The German Midwife: A Novel

The Berlin Girl: The new gripping and emotional novel from the bestselling author of WW2 historical fiction

Secret Messenger

The Secret Messenger: Enthralling World War Two historical fiction from the USA Today bestselling author of The German Midwife

The Berlin Girl: A Novel of World War II

The Berlin Girl: A Novel of World War II

The Girl Behind the Wall

The Girl Behind the Wall