Overview
A heartbreaking story of friendship, sacrifice and the children who must never be forgotten. Croatia, 1941. When the Nazis invade Yugoslavia, nurse Ilona's world is torn apart. Her Serbian husband Jovan has joined the resistance, her best friend Misa has vanished, and children are disappearing from their homes. Working alongside the brave Diana Budisavljevic, Ilona risks everything to rescue thousands of children from concentration camps, but she cannot save the two who matter most to her friend's shattered heart. Croatia, 1991. Fifty years later, Ilona's granddaughter Nadica has grown up believing she knows her family's history. But when war erupts again and they are forced to flee their homeland, devastating secrets emerge. Nadica discovers her true heritage and why the past refuses to stay buried. Inspired by the incredible true story, The Children of Zagreb is an unforgettable tale of the bonds that transcend blood, the courage of ordinary people in extraordinary times and the children whose stories must never be forgotten. Perfect for readers of Kristin Hannah's The Nightingale and Kate Quinn's The Huntress.
Full Product Details
Author: Lelita Baldock
Publisher: Storm Publishing
Imprint: Storm Publishing
Dimensions:
Width: 13.30cm
, Height: 2.10cm
, Length: 20.30cm
Weight: 0.304kg
ISBN: 9781805088417
ISBN 10: 1805088416
Pages: 324
Publication Date: 02 December 2025
Audience:
General/trade
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General
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Available To Order
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Reviews
'Heartwarming and heartbreaking... a stunning book.' Rachel Wesson, author of When's Mummy Coming Home? 'I am speechless... What an amazing read! Truly one of the best this year.' Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'WOW... This beautifully tragic novel absolutely broke my heart (and made me want to bake bread). It is a must read for 2024.' Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Heart piercing... I was deeply moved... The main ingredients of The Baker's Secret are love and care... unforgettable.' Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Wonderful... You will smile with them and cry with them...You must read this book!' Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Achingly beautiful... my heart was captured.' Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'This story broke my heart... seeing their resilience and their will to survive (and bake bread) really moved me. This is a must read in 2024, I cannot recommend this book enough!' Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'I rarely give 5 stars but this one absolutely deserves it! Beautifully written... just the right amount of romance, family tension, and amazing plot twist (never saw that coming).' Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Incredible... unputdownable... have your tissues close.' Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Author Information
Lelita Baldock is an author of historical fiction, a wife, cat-mum, passionate reader and writer, history-researcher, and avid adventure-seeker. Born and raised in Australia, Lelita grew up living between the capital cities of Adelaide and Melbourne. In 2018 she relocated to Surrey. She is the author of two historical novels, her debut, Widow's Lace, and her award-winning novel, Where the Gulls Fall Silent. She is inspired by untold stories, especially drawn from the experiences of women throughout history.
