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The Orphans of Berlin
- Author
- Jina Bacarr
- Narrator
- Laurel Lefkow, Polly Edsell
- Publisher
- Boldwood Books
- Publish Date
- 10 November 2022
- Run Time
- 11 hours 49 minutes
- Format
- x-book®
- Genre
- Historical romance, Fiction and Related items, Fiction: general and literary, Modern and contemporary fiction, Contemporary romance, Historical fiction, Historical adventure fiction
- Rating
- 5.0 (2 reviews)
What to expect
A heartbreaking World War 2 novel that tells the story of two women’s fight for love, family and hope, as the world crumbles around them. Based on the true story of the Kindertransport rescue from Nazi-occupied Europe.
Berlin, 1936. The Landau family are at the heart of their community, running a music shop in Berlin and just trying to survive. But their lives are unravelling as Hitler's power increases and the treatment of Jewish families deteriorates. Eldest daughter, Rachel, fears for her sisters' future and will do anything she can to keep them safe. Will she find hope in the darkness?
Paris, 1936. As whispers of war travel over from Europe, American debutante Kay escapes her mother's grasp and travels as a reluctant spy from Paris to Berlin. But a chance meeting with the Landau family will change her life forever. Kay is determined to give Rachel and her sisters a fighting chance in a society where the youngest are paying the ultimate price, even if it means making dangerous enemies along the way…
As the world marches toward war, these brave women will find strength in joining forces to save the ones they love. But they will need the support of one another more than they will ever realise in order to survive…
A gripping and heart-wrenching historical novel about hope, tragedy and two women's limitless courage. Perfect for fans of The Tattooist of Auschwitz, The Nightingale and My Name is Eva.
Praise for Jina Bacarr:
'The Orphans of Berlin is a moving novel of strength and resistance in the face of evil but also an inspiring journey of resilience after loss. Delving into a lesser known angle of the Kindertransport rescue efforts, Jina Bacarr deftly combines history and compelling characters into a fast-paced, emotional WWII story that readers will love' Erin Litteken
'I wanted this book to continue! I cried with the characters! Utterly amazing story' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review
'I would give this book more than 5 stars if I could, and there's only one word to describe it...... Brilliant!!' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review
'Really enjoyed this book from beginning to end a very emotional story, highly recommend everyone to read it' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review
'What a story! Incredible read from beginning to end. Loved it! The bravery, the reminder that love wins in the end' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review
User Reviews
Book 5.0
Narration 4.0
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5.0 5.0
What a wonderful book. So moving, so accurate and so real. The research must have taken a lot of time. Really can't fault this story and the narration was very, very good.
I'm hoping the other war time stories by Jina Bacarr are just as good.Rocketman 2024-06-30 -
5.0 3.0
Orphans of Berlin
Very good novel. One I would class as a page turner if it was a book. I’d recommend it to others if they can overcome the poor narration.theresa coyne 2023-11-23
Details
- Author
- Jina Bacarr
- Narrator
- Laurel Lefkow, Polly Edsell
- Duration
- 11 hours 49 minutes
- Release Date
- 10 November 2022
- ISBN
- 9781804153444
- Format
- x-book®
- Publisher
- Boldwood Books
- Genre
- Historical romance, Fiction and Related items, Fiction: general and literary, Modern and contemporary fiction, Contemporary romance, Historical fiction, Historical adventure fiction
- Rating
- 5.0(2 reviews)
- Narration
- 4.0(2 reviews)
Synopsis
'A moving novel of strength and resistance in the face of evil but also an inspiring journey of resilience after loss' Erin Litteken A heartbreaking World War 2 novel that tells the story of two women’s fight for love, family and hope, as the world crumbles around them. Based on the true story of the Kindertransport rescue from Nazi-occupied Europe.Berlin, 1936. The Landau family are at the heart of their community, running a music shop in Berlin and just trying to survive. But their lives are unravelling as Hitler's power increases and the treatment of Jewish families deteriorates. Eldest daughter, Rachel, fears for her sisters' future and will do anything she can to keep them safe. Will she find hope in the darkness?Paris, 1936. As whispers of war travel over from Europe, American debutante Kay escapes her mother's grasp and travels as a reluctant spy from Paris to Berlin. But a chance meeting with the Landau family will change her life forever. Kay is determined to give Rachel and her sisters a fighting chance in a society where the youngest are paying the ultimate price, even if it means making dangerous enemies along the way…As the world marches toward war, these brave women will find strength in joining forces to save the ones they love. But they will need the support of one another more than they will ever realise in order to survive…A gripping and heart-wrenching historical novel about hope, tragedy and two women's limitless courage. Perfect for fans of The Tattooist of Auschwitz, The Nightingale and My Name is Eva.Praise for Jina Bacarr:'The Orphans of Berlin is a moving novel of strength and resistance in the face of evil but also an inspiring journey of resilience after loss. Delving into a lesser known angle of the Kindertransport rescue efforts, Jina Bacarr deftly combines history and compelling characters into a fast-paced, emotional WWII story that readers will love' Erin Litteken'I wanted this book to continue! I cried with the characters! Utterly amazing story' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review'I would give this book more than 5 stars if I could, and there's only one word to describe it...... Brilliant!!' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review'Really enjoyed this book from beginning to end a very emotional story, highly recommend everyone to read it' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review'What a story! Incredible read from beginning to end. Loved it! The bravery, the reminder that love wins in the end' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review
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