The Secret History of Audrey James
- Author Heather Marshall
- Narrator Karen Cass
- Publisher Hodder & Stoughton
- Publish Date 4 June 2024
- Run Time 13 hours and 51 minutes
- Format Audio
- Genre Ethical issues: abortion and birth control, Feminism and feminist theory, Historical crime and mysteries, Historical fiction, Second World War fiction.
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Sometimes the best place to hide is the last place anyone would look.
Berlin, 1938
Against the backdrop of pre-WWII Berlin, British pianist Audrey James and her best friend Isle face the imminent threat of Nazi oppression. When Ilse's family disappears and Nazi officers confiscate their home, Audrey becomes their housekeeper and Ilse is forced into hiding in the attic-a prisoner in her own home. As borders close and rumours of death camps swirl, Audrey makes the life-changing decision to join the covert resistance and risk everything to protect her loved ones.
Alnwick, 2010
After a tragic accident, Kate Mercer packs her things and moves to work at a guest house near the Scottish border. Instead of finding solace, Kate becomes entangled in the secrets of her mysterious elderly proprietor...
Inspired by true stories of courageous women and the German resistance during WWII, this is a captivating story about the unbreakable bonds of friendship and family.
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