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The Man She Had to Save: A totally gripping and heartbreaking World War 2 novel
Paperback
Series: Vivi Von Rhomberg, Book 1
General FictionHistorical FictionLiterary Fiction
ISBN13: 9781836186663
Publisher: Bookouture
Published: Jul 15 2026
Pages: 334
Weight: 0.72
Height: 0.75 Width: 5.06 Depth: 7.81
Language: English
Spain, 1935: I'm shaking as I watch my brother emerge from the truck, his hands bound behind his back. And when my lover gives the order for him to be executed, my heart breaks. My worst nightmare has come true. To save my brother, I must betray the man I love...
When Vivi arrives in Madrid, she is captivated by its heat and colour, a world away from the grey of her life as a lonely newlywed back in Berlin. But her diplomat husband and beloved brother Christian are here for one reason only: to bring the Nazi regime to Spain, and to destroy everything that stands in their path.
When Vivi is caught in a bombing raid, she is thrown unexpectedly into the arms of Emilio, a member of the militia. As she gets to know him and his love for his country, his passion inspires her, and her world changes overnight. And as he stares at her with his warm brown eyes, her heart races in her chest, knowing she is truly being seen for the first time in years...
But falling in love with Emilio is dangerous. Franco and his Nazi allies are closing in on the resistance in Madrid, and it's only a matter of time before Emilio is discovered. Vivi does everything she can to protect him, but she knows time is running out.
When her worst fears come true and Emilio captures her brother, Vivi must decide where her loyalty lies. Should she betray her lover to save her family? Or will she choose love above all else? And once the war is over, can she live with the consequences?
A heartbreaking and emotional page-turner about how true love can triumph against evil. Perfect for fans of The Tattooist of Auschwitz, The Nightingale and The Book of Lost Names.
What readers are saying about Catherine Hokin:
'Phenomenal... Literally broke my heart... Unputdownable... I was drawn into the story at the flip of the first page and I went through an entire box of Kleenex by the time I arrived at the last page. This masterpiece of a story is one that I highly recommend.' Page Turners, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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