Hazel (2934 KP) rated The Children of Berlin in Books
Jun 25, 2023
Leah and Magda grew up as best friends but their friendship is put to the ultimate test when the monster that was Hitler came to power and everything changed.
The story is told from both Leah's and Magda's perspectives; Leah's from her memories and Magda's in letter form. I have to admit that I preferred Leah's story as Magda's was a little repetitive and 'wordy' however it did show how easy it was for people to be brainwashed and to take a path in their lives that has far reaching and devastating consequences for them and those they love.
The Children of Berlin is a gripping and powerful story of love, loss, bravery and forgiveness and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend to those who enjoy this genre and many thanks to Bookouture and NetGalley for enabling me to read and share my thoughts of this book.
Riddle of the Gods (Olaf's Saga #4)
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Riddle of the Gods is the riveting fourth novel in the best-selling series chronicling the life and...
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ClareR (5885 KP) rated The Whispering Muse in Books
Apr 15, 2024
Jenny is persuaded to work in the Mercury Theatre as a dresser to the leading lady - and to spy on her for the owners wife. Jenny has little choice but to do as she’s asked, and initially she just gets on with it. But soon she begins to actually like the woman she’s supposed to be spying on, which leaves her in a bit of a tricky predicament.
This was a really atmospheric, gloomy and unnerving read. If I’d been able to see the setting, I would have seen shadows in every corner. My skin was crawling just reading about it!
Laura Purcell has become an insta-buy author for me - historical fiction with a touch of threatening, unexplainable atmosphere would appear to be right up my street!
On the Horns of Death (Ancient Crete Mystery #2)
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Ancient Crete, 1450 BC. When young bull leaper Martis finds Duzi, the newest member of the bull...
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Ritual of Fire
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Florence. Summer, 1538. A night patrol finds a wealthy merchant hanged and set ablaze in the...
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The King’s Mother
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1461. Through blood and battle Edward has gained England’s throne – king by right and conquest...
Historical fiction Plantagenets British history 15th century
On the Threshold
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Obsessed with learning the origins of the cosmos, the actual meaning of life, and the true purpose...
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Tangled in Water
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1932. Natalia is 16 and a bootlegger's daughter, playing the mermaid mascot on a rundown paddlewheel...
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The Weather Woman
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The rich and atmospheric new novel from prize-winning author Sally Gardner, set in the 18th century...
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Katherine of Aragon, the True Queen
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*A Sunday Times Top Ten Bestseller* Katherine of Aragon: The True Queen by bestselling historian...