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Based on a remarkable true story of love and survival. In June 1940, the Channel Islands are occupied by Hitler's forces. Hedy Bercu, a young woman who fled from Vienna to Jersey to escape the Occupation, finds herself once more entrapped by the Nazis, this time with no escape. Concealing her Jewish status, she finds translation work with the German authorities and embarks on secret acts of resistance. Most extraordinary of all, Hedy falls in love with a German lieutenant – a relationship on which her survival comes to depend. 'Combines historical fact with the fictional narrative, and offers a cast rich with multidimensional characters. Readers will be riveted' – Publishers Weekly

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'A riveting story of survival against all odds, told by a masterful storyteller who also happens to be a fresh new voice in the genre. I ... recommend it highly, not just to fans of historical fiction, but to lovers of good books everywhere' -- Karen Robards, NYT bestselling author of The Black Swan of Paris 'A vividly evoked story of love surviving, even triumphing, over oppression' * The Sunday Times * 'a stimulating, emotional, and engaging novel, and has been chosen as one of our Debuts of the Month - a captivating, heartfelt and rewarding debut based on true events' * LoveReading * 'This gripping tale of forbidden love and survival will leave you breathless' * Sunday Post * 'an unforgettable tale of friendship, love, courage and survival. I loved every word of this fantastically engrossing novel. Jenny Lecoat is an author to watch!' -- New York Times bestselling author Kelly Rimmer 'Lecoat capably combines historical fact with the fictional narrative, and offers a cast rich with multidimensional characters. Readers will be riveted' * Publishers Weekly * 'An important contribution to historical fiction' * New York Journal of Books * 'Lecoat's debut is based on true events, which will make readers even more curious about the backstory and motivations of Hedy, Kurt, and the somewhat enigmatic Dorothea. The unique Channel Island setting may intrigue readers of WWII-set women's fiction' * Booklist * 'A riveting debut that reveals a rarely reported WWII story' * Toronto Star * 'Jenny Lecoat has used unexpected twists...to tell the compelling true story of a small group of friends trying to survive in difficult and often dangerous situations...a well-written story that many would enjoy' * The Winnipeg Free Press * 'Thrilling and deeply moving' * Jersey Festival of Words * 'A strong story of a small island in the battle of WWII with characters you root for and a love story that makes you happy' * Red Carpet Crash *

'A riveting story of survival against all odds, told by a masterful storyteller who also happens to be a fresh new voice in the genre. I ... recommend it highly, not just to fans of historical fiction, but to lovers of good books everywhere' -- Karen Robards 'A vividly evoked story of love surviving, even triumphing, over oppression' * The Sunday Times * 'a stimulating, emotional, and engaging novel, and has been chosen as one of our Debuts of the Month - a captivating, heartfelt and rewarding debut based on true events' * LoveReading * 'This gripping tale of forbidden love and survival will leave you breathless' * Sunday Post *

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Born in Jersey, Channel Islands, Jenny Lecoat was nominated for a prestigious Perrier Award in 1986. She has enjoyed a successful and distinguished career as a journalist and screenwriter for Cosmopolitan, the Observer, Birds of a Feather and The Catherine Tate Show. A love of history and a return to her island roots brought about her feature film Another Mother’s Son (2017), which starred Jenny Seagrove and John Hannah, and attracted major coverage.

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