In 1942, Europe remains in the relentless grip of war. Just beyond the tents of the Russian refugee camp she calls home, a young woman speaks her wedding vows. It?s a decision that will alter her destiny?and it?s a lie that will remain buried until the next century. Slipping between Nazi-occupied Poland and the frenetic pace of modern life, two women?s stories are woven together into a tapestry of perseverance, loyalty, love and honor.
It begins with the discovery of a tattered photo, a letter and a tiny leather shoe... World War Two, Poland. Alina and Tomasz are childhood sweethearts. The night before he leaves for college, Tomasz proposes marriage. But when their village falls to the Nazis, Alina doesn't know if Tomasz is alive or dead. Life changed beyond recognition for Alice when her son, Eddie, was born with autism spectrum disorder. She must do everything to support him, but at what cost to her family? When her cherished grandmother is hospitalised, a hidden box of mementoes reveals a tattered photo of a young man, a tiny leather shoe and a letter. Her grandmother begs Alice to return to Poland to see what became of those she held dearest. In Poland, separated from her family, Alice begins to uncover the story her grandmother is so desperate to tell, and discovers a love that bloomed in the winter of 1942. As a painful family history comes to light, will the struggles of the past and present finally reach a heartbreaking resolution?
Facing the aftermath of her husband's suicide, the protagonist grapples with a harrowing choice: reveal the truth and risk shattering her family or conceal a devastating secret that could lead to her own emotional destruction. This gripping narrative explores themes of guilt, loyalty, and the complexities of familial bonds, challenging readers to consider the weight of truth and the impact of silence on those left behind.
Set against a backdrop of historical events, this compelling narrative explores the complexities of identity and loyalty through the eyes of a German wife. The story delves into the challenges faced by the characters as they navigate their lives amid societal upheaval and personal dilemmas. With meticulous research and evocative writing, it promises to engage readers deeply, making them reflect on the themes of love, sacrifice, and the impact of war on personal relationships.
In the spring of 1942, young Elzbieta Rabinek is aware of the swiftly growing discord just beyond the courtyard of her comfortable Warsaw home. She has no fondness for the Germans who patrol her streets and impose their curfews, but has never given much thought to what goes on behind the walls that contain her Jewish neighbors. She knows all too well about German brutality, and that they're the reason she must conceal her real identity. But in befriending Sara, a nurse who shares her apartment floor, Elzbieta makes a discovery that propels her into a dangerous world of deception and heroism. Using Sara's credentials to smuggle children out of the ghetto brings Elzbieta face-to-face with the reality of the war behind its walls and to the plight of the Gorka family, who must make the impossible decision to give up their newborn daughter or watch her starve. For Roman Gorka, this final injustice stirs him to rebellion with a zeal not even his newfound love for Elzbieta can suppress
It begins with the discovery of a tattered letter in the attic ... A heart-tugging story of family secrets by the Top 10 bestselling Australian author 1959: Grace is a young mother with four children under four. All she ever wanted was to have a family of her own, but there are thoughts Grace cannot share with anyone in the months after childbirth. Instead she pours her deepest fears into the pages of a notebook, hiding them where she knows husband Patrick will never look. When Grace falls pregnant again, she turns to her sister, Maryanne, for help. 1996: When Beth's father, Patrick, is diagnosed with dementia, she and her siblings make the heart-wrenching decision to put him into care. As Beth is clearing the family home, she discovers a series of notes. Patrick's children grew up believing their mother died in a car accident, but these notes suggest something much darker may be true.
An unforgettable new love story from bestselling author Kelly Rimmer.
Kelly Rimmer is the author of the huge eBook bestsellers Me Without You, When I Lost You and The Secret Daughter. Before I Let You Go is a gripping, heartwrenching novel which asks how far would you go to help your sister...
An unforgettable new love story from bestselling author Kelly Rimmer.
A gripping novel about the lies that can bind families together - or tear them apart - from the Top 10 bestselling Australian author of Before I Let You Go
