Margarita Morris brings a profound love of history to her fiction, weaving compelling narratives that resonate with historical significance. Her stories often draw inspiration from pivotal moments and eras, exploring the human impact of events such as the division of Berlin or the allure of the Victorian age. Morris expertly blends historical mysteries with contemporary thriller elements, creating works that transport readers through time. Her distinctive voice lies in her deep engagement with historical context and her skill in crafting immersive, suspenseful plots.
Hungarians live in fear of the dreaded Secret Police. A student-led demonstration soon turns into a bloody battle to overthrow the hated communist regime. People fight with Molotov cocktails, bravery and cunning. They fight for freedom. They fight to survive. A panoramic novel of courage, sacrifice and the indomitable human quest for freedom.
"Sixteen years after the end of World War Two, Berlin is occupied by the Americans, British and French in the West and by the Soviets in the East. Citizens of West and East Berlin cross the border regularly, to go to work or to visit family and friends. But then on the morning of 13th August 1961 Berliners wake up to find that this is no longer possible. The border is closed. 17 year old Sabine, her mother and younger sister are trapped in East Berlin. Dieter, Sabine's older brother, is in West Berlin. For Sabine and her family, the only option is to escape from East Berlin. But there's a wall which is guarded by armed soldiers. Escaping from the East to the West is a matter of life and death. And the East German state security police - the Stasi - are watching everyone, all the time, watching."