Fiction.
Literature.
Historical Fiction.
HTML:AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER! A GLOBE AND MAIL BESTSELLER "Unforgettable" â??Kelly Rimmer, New York Times bestselling author Inspired by true events, the riveting story of a young Jewish woman trapped on the occupied island of Jersey during World War II. Summer 1940: Hedy Bercu fled Vienna two years ago. Now she watches the skies over Jersey for German planes, convinced that an invasion is imminent. When it finally comes, there is no counterattack from Allied forcesâ??the Channel Islands are simply not worth defending. Most islanders and occupying forces settle into an uneasy coexistence, but for Hedy, the situation is perilously different. For Hedy is Jewishâ??a fact that could mean deportation, or worse. With no means of escape, Hedy hides in plain sight, working as a translator for the Germans while silently working against them. She forges a tentative friendship with a sympathetic German officer who is likewise trapped by circumstance. But as the war intensifies, Hedy knows she is in greater danger each day. Soon, her survival will depend not just on her own courage but on the community she has come to cherish and a man who should be her enemy. Vividly recreating little-known events, this is an unforgettable tale of resilience and bravery, and of the extraordinary power found in quiet acts of heroism and love. "Riveting" â??Karen Robards, New York Times bestselling author "Harrowing" â??Noelle Salazar, bestselling author "Cinematic" â??Ellen Keith, author of The Dutch Wife "Captivating" â??Glynis Peters, author of The Se… (plus d'informations)
An interesting historical fiction novel about the Channel Islands and the silent war the inhabitants had with the Germans during World War II. I loved the way they tricked the SS and managed to hide Hedy once the Germans set their sights on capturing her. I liked the ending of this story, it was bittersweet but realistic. ( )
Hedy lives on the Channel Islands as a Jew. She has lived a peaceful life, that is until the Germans come to town. With a suggestion from her best friend, Anton’s girlfriend, Hedy applies to be a translator for the Germans. There she starts to steal ration cards but that’s only the start of her story. Her story is one where I held my breath the entire time and hoping for the best. This was one of the best WWII stories I’ve read in a long time and I really enjoyed this book. Highly recommend it!! ( )
Based on a true story, Jewish Hedy Bercu has fled Vienna to the Channel Islands where she is trapped by the German invasion. This is a story of the suffering of the Channel Island population as well as Hedy’s personal struggles. ( )
Fiction.
Literature.
Historical Fiction.
HTML:AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER! A GLOBE AND MAIL BESTSELLER "Unforgettable" â??Kelly Rimmer, New York Times bestselling author Inspired by true events, the riveting story of a young Jewish woman trapped on the occupied island of Jersey during World War II. Summer 1940: Hedy Bercu fled Vienna two years ago. Now she watches the skies over Jersey for German planes, convinced that an invasion is imminent. When it finally comes, there is no counterattack from Allied forcesâ??the Channel Islands are simply not worth defending. Most islanders and occupying forces settle into an uneasy coexistence, but for Hedy, the situation is perilously different. For Hedy is Jewishâ??a fact that could mean deportation, or worse. With no means of escape, Hedy hides in plain sight, working as a translator for the Germans while silently working against them. She forges a tentative friendship with a sympathetic German officer who is likewise trapped by circumstance. But as the war intensifies, Hedy knows she is in greater danger each day. Soon, her survival will depend not just on her own courage but on the community she has come to cherish and a man who should be her enemy. Vividly recreating little-known events, this is an unforgettable tale of resilience and bravery, and of the extraordinary power found in quiet acts of heroism and love. "Riveting" â??Karen Robards, New York Times bestselling author "Harrowing" â??Noelle Salazar, bestselling author "Cinematic" â??Ellen Keith, author of The Dutch Wife "Captivating" â??Glynis Peters, author of The Se
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I loved the way they tricked the SS and managed to hide Hedy once the Germans set their sights on capturing her.
I liked the ending of this story, it was bittersweet but realistic. (