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Beyond the Edge of Light
- Author
- Jamie Lowther-Pinkerton
- Narrator
- Amy Louise Pemberton
- Publisher
- Transworld
- Publish Date
- 9 July 2026
- Run Time
- 10 hours 52 minutes
- Format
- Audiobook
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What to expect
An unforgettable wartime novel about loyalty, honour and the unbearable cost of choosing a side, perfect for readers of The Rose Code, All the Light We Cannot See, and The Nightingale
Munich, 1938. Europe is on the brink of war when Julia 'Missie' Ormesby, a young Englishwoman, meets Conrad von Echlau, a German aristocrat whose conscience is increasingly at odds with the country he serves.
Their connection is instant, consuming — and impossible.
As Germany darkens under Nazi rule, Missie and Conrad are pulled apart by history. He remains bound to the Luftwaffe, while she returns to England, where her fluency in German leads her to Bletchley Park and the hidden world of enemy intelligence.
But when Conrad is chosen for a secret German mission, the war brings them back into each other’s orbit in the most devastating way.
Now Missie must confront the truth: the man she once loved is no longer just a memory. He is part of the enemy war machine. And as Britain’s intelligence chiefs close in, love, duty and country collide.
'This is a startingly brilliant first novel' Tom Bradby
‘This stunning novel will stay with you long after you turn the last page’ Lucy Foley
'A heart-stopping thriller, a heart-breaking love story, and a heroine to die for. I loved it’ Kate Mosse
© Jamie Lowther-Pinkerton 2026 (P) Penguin Audio 2026
Critics Review
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A truly spell-binding love story about love and war, told by someone who has lived and breathed it in real life.
Tom Newton Dunn
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This is a startingly brilliant first novel. The writing is sublime and it is one hell of a story; tense, gripping and deeply emotional. One of the absolute must read books of the year.
Tom Bradby
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Up there with the best of William Boyd and Sebastian Faulks. Gripping, transporting and deeply felt, this stunning novel will stay with you long after you turn the last page.
Lucy Foley
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I raced through this fast-paced, deeply evocative story of extraordinary daring in terrifying times, totally immersed in the vividly and intimately depicted lives of star-crossed lovers caught up on opposing sides of a world-shattering war.
Katharine McMahon, bestselling author of THE ROSE OF SEBASTOPOL and THE CRIMSON ROOMS
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A wonderfully vivid, immersive and enthralling portrayal of the conflict between love and loyalty at a time we must never forget.
Felicity Kendal
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A thoughtful and beautifully written story of young love across the divide
The Times
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Gripping... incredibly moving
A Right Royal Podcast, HELLO!
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A wonderful read
The Royals Podcast, The Times
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A wonderful book, beautifully written, moving and with a twist to die for. The literary world has gained a new talent.
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Details
- Author
- Jamie Lowther-Pinkerton
- Narrator
- Amy Louise Pemberton
- Duration
- 10 hours 52 minutes
- Release Date
- 9 July 2026
- ISBN
- 9781529983692
- Format
- Audiobook
- Publisher
- Transworld
- Genre
- Historical fiction, Modern and contemporary fiction: literary and general, Narrative theme: war and conflict, Narrative theme: love / relationships
Synopsis
An unforgettable wartime novel about loyalty, honour and the unbearable cost of choosing a side, perfect for readers of The Rose Code, All the Light We Cannot See, and The NightingaleMunich, 1938. Europe is on the brink of war when Julia 'Missie' Ormesby, a young Englishwoman, meets Conrad von Echlau, a German aristocrat whose conscience is increasingly at odds with the country he serves.Their connection is instant, consuming — and impossible.As Germany darkens under Nazi rule, Missie and Conrad are pulled apart by history. He remains bound to the Luftwaffe, while she returns to England, where her fluency in German leads her to Bletchley Park and the hidden world of enemy intelligence.But when Conrad is chosen for a secret German mission, the war brings them back into each other’s orbit in the most devastating way.Now Missie must confront the truth: the man she once loved is no longer just a memory. He is part of the enemy war machine. And as Britain’s intelligence chiefs close in, love, duty and country collide.'This is a startingly brilliant first novel' Tom Bradby‘This stunning novel will stay with you long after you turn the last page’ Lucy Foley'A heart-stopping thriller, a heart-breaking love story, and a heroine to die for. I loved it’ Kate Mosse© Jamie Lowther-Pinkerton 2026 (P) Penguin Audio 2026
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