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The Secret Sister: A completely gripping and uplifting WW2 page-turner
Paperback
RomanceHistorical FictionLiterary Fiction
ISBN13: 9781837903351
Publisher: Bookouture
Published: Apr 3 2023
Pages: 280
Weight: 0.61
Height: 0.63 Width: 5.06 Depth: 7.81
Language: English
Lizzie tried to put herself into her brother's shoes, imagining how she might feel facing those same dangers he'd witnessed. Scared as anything, she thought. But if that was what was needed to win the war, she'd do it. As she looked at herself in the mirror, wearing her brother's coat, she knew in that moment what she must do to protect him.
England, 1944: As Lizzie looks around her twin brother's room, she's in a state of shock. In the middle of the night Ed vanished, leaving no forwarding address. Lizzie knows that he was tormented daily by what he witnessed at Dunkirk four years before, helping his father steer their tiny boat to rescue thousands of injured soldiers. He was never the same after that.
Then, Ed's call-up letter arrives. Instead of being assigned to one of the forces, he's been told to report for work at a coal mine - one of fifty thousand 'Bevin boys' chosen to help produce the fuel to power the nation through the war. If he fails to turn up he will be arrested and tried as a deserter. Staring at his abandoned clothes and knowing how alike they are, Lizzie realises there is a way to save him.
Arriving for training, she meets a fellow Bevin boy named Peter and is instantly drawn to his quiet, thoughtful nature, so unlike the other men who share her dormitory. And as the two start to adapt to their new lives underground, they develop a strong bond.
Lizzie knows the risks she is taking to save her brother. If she grows too close to Peter her secret will almost certainly be revealed, and they will both be imprisoned. But with the war raging and her beloved country at risk, how much is Lizzie prepared to sacrifice to save those she loves the most?
A completely gripping and heart-breaking story of love, courage and a sister's sacrifice which shines a light on the forgotten heroes of World War Two. Perfect for fans of The Alice Network, The Nightingale and anything by Rhys Bowen.
What readers are saying about Liz Trenow:
'So unbelievably amazing... A definite five star, must read novel. Keep the Kleenex nearby as this one hits all the feels. Amazing, amazing, amazing... I absolutely loved it!!' Page Turners Blog ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
'This book went straight to my heart... I read it in one day, just could not put it down.' Netgalley reviewer ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
'A beautiful story of survival, of hope and of never giving up... Heartbreaking, so have your tissues handy.' Confessions of a Bookaholic ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
'An utterly gripping and emotional novel about bravery, enduring love and keeping hope alive in the darkest of times. Totally gripped from the beginning... I absolutely loved this! I read this book within a day, I couldn't put it down.' Netgalley reviewer
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