Pam Jenoff Books

"1942. Sadie Gault is eighteen and living with her parents in the Kraków Ghetto during World War II. When the Nazis liquidate the ghetto, Sadie and her pregnant mother are forced to seek refuge in the perilous tunnels beneath the city. One day she sees a girl about her own age buying flowers. Ella Stepanek is an affluent Polish girl living a life of relative ease with her stepmother, who has developed close alliances with the occupying Germans. Ella begins to aid Sadie and the two become close. As the dangers of the war worsen, their lives are set on a collision course that will test them in the face of overwhelming odds." --Publisher

1939. Overnight, Jewish 19-year-old Emma Bau's world is turned upside down when Germany invades Poland, and after only six weeks of marriage, her husband Jacob, a member of the Resistance, is forced to flee.

Includes an excerpt from The Kommandant's girl.

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING TITLE THE ORPHAN'S TALE OUT NOW! Forbidden love in the time of war, this is essential reading for fans of emotional historical romance, perfect for fans of Katie Flynn and Maureen Lee.

How have I been lucky enough to come here, to be alive, when so many others are not? I should have died.… But I am here. 1945. Surviving the brutality of a Nazi prison camp, Marta Nederman is lucky to have escaped with her life. Recovering from the horror, she meets Paul, an American soldier who gives her hope of a happier future. But their plans to meet in London are dashed when Paul's plane crashes. Devastated and pregnant, Marta marries Simon, a caring British diplomat, and glimpses the joy that home and family can bring. But her happiness is threatened when she learns of a Communist spy in British intelligence, and that the one person who can expose the traitor is connected to her past.

* Pam Jenoff returns to writing epic WWII love stories, of the kind that made KOMMANDANT'S GIRL such a big bestseller* War would tear them apart. Would they ever meet again?

Set against the backdrop of war, this story explores the resilience of love and the struggle for truth amidst chaos. Characters navigate the challenges of conflict while clinging to their relationships, highlighting the emotional and moral complexities of wartime life. The narrative promises a blend of intensity and passion, capturing the essence of human connection in the face of adversity.

What kind of man could fake his own death and then, for more than a decade, let his loved ones suffer? After such a betrayal, what woman would want him back? Meet erstwhile Cambridge University sweethearts Jared Short and Jordan Weiss, whose star-crossed odyssey continues in Jenoff\U+2019\s intriguing sequel to Almost Home. Following Jordan\U+2019\s discovery of Jared\U+2019\s apparent survival--and her own narrow escape from enemies still out to silence him--the plucky young diplomat chucks her State Department commission to seek closure. But instead of answers, what lies ahead on a perilous chase stretching from London to the Aegean are more conundrums. Along the way, Jordan encounters Ari Bruck, a seductive mystery man who might be a Mossad agent, and Nicole Short, an elegant blonde who apparently runs in the same circles as Jared.

A New York Times Bestseller, this remarkable story of friendship and courage centers on three women and a network of female secret agents during World War II. In 1946 Manhattan, Grace Healey discovers an abandoned suitcase at Grand Central Terminal. Inside, she finds a dozen photographs of different women. Unable to resist her curiosity, she takes them, learning they belonged to Eleanor Trigg, who led a group of female agents deployed from London during the war. Twelve of these women, sent to Occupied Europe as couriers and radio operators to aid the resistance, never returned home, leaving their fates shrouded in mystery. Determined to uncover the truth, Grace becomes intrigued by a young mother turned agent named Marie, whose daring mission reveals a powerful narrative of friendship, valor, and betrayal. Inspired by true events, the author shines a light on the incredible heroics of these brave women, weaving a mesmerizing tale of courage, sisterhood, and resilience in the face of adversity. This book has been recognized as a Cosmopolitan Best Book Club Book, a PopSugar Must-Read, and a Glamour Best of 2019, praised for its intriguing mystery and captivating heroine.

Life is a constant struggle for the eighteen-year-old Nowak twins as they raise their three younger siblings in rural Poland under the shadow of the Nazi occupation. Helena discovers an American paratrooper stranded outside their small mountain village. Risking the safety of herself and her family, she hides Sam--a Jew--but Helena's concern for the American grows into something much deeper. Helena is forced to contend with the jealousy her choices have sparked in her sister, culminating in a singular act of betrayal that endangers them all

1942. Hannah Martel has narrowly escaped Nazi Germany after her fiance was killed, taking refuge with her cousin, Lily, in Brussels. Desperate to flee Europe, Hannah joins the Sapphire Line- a secret resistance network led by a mysterious woman named Micheline and her enigmatic brother Mateo. But when Lily's family are arrested and slated for deportation to Auschwitz, Hannah finds herself torn between her loyalties and her own determination to escape. How much is Hannah willing to sacrifice to save the people she loves?

Set against contrasting backdrops of America and London, the narrative follows a woman's journey as she navigates her quest for love and redemption. Her experiences challenge societal norms and personal obstacles, showcasing her resilience and determination to overcome adversity. The story promises to explore deep emotional themes while highlighting the transformative power of love.

In 1931 Germany, bookshop owner Max meets concert violinist Hanna and falls in love, but Hanna is Jewish and Hitler is coming to power; in 1946 outside Berlin, Hanna wakes up in a field with no memory of the past ten years

Jenoff's novel chronicles a young female intelligence officer thrust into an international drama dating back to the Second World War.

The stunning prequel to the bestselling novel : The Kommandant's Girl.

„Ein so grandioser wie rasanter Roman.“ Publishers Weekly. Manhattan, 1946: Die junge Witwe Grace Healey entdeckt einen Koffer mit Fotografien von zwölf attraktiven Frauen, die während des Krieges von England nach Frankreich geschickt wurden, um die Landung der Alliierten vorzubereiten – und keine von ihnen ist zurückgekehrt. Auf der Suche nach ihrem Schicksal stößt Grace auf eine bewegende Geschichte von Mut, Liebe und Verrat. London, 1943: Die alleinerziehende Marie kämpft verzweifelt, um ihre Tochter vor deutschen Bombenangriffen zu schützen, da die Unterbringung auf dem Land zu teuer ist. Der britische Militärgeheimdienst bietet ihr an, als Spionin im besetzten Frankreich zu arbeiten, da männliche Agenten schnell enttarnt werden. Zunächst scheint der Plan zu gelingen: Marie bringt ein Funkgerät zum Résistance-Netzwerk des charismatischen Vesper. Doch bald erkennt sie, dass es einen Verräter in ihren Reihen geben muss. Diese Geschichte beleuchtet ein unbekanntes Kapitel des Zweiten Weltkriegs und würdigt den Mut der Frauen. „Nervenaufreibend spannend, voller Rätsel und hervorragend recherchiert – eine faszinierende Geschichte über all jene Frauen, die im Verborgenen halfen, den Krieg zu gewinnen.“ Lisa Wingate. „Jenoff erzählt diese Geschichte über mutige Frauen im Krieg mit echter Girl Power.“ Cosmopolitan.

Una poderosa novela sobre la amistad ambientada en un circo ambulante durante la Segunda Guerra mundial. El vagón de los huérfanos nos presenta a dos mujeres extraordinarias y sus desgarradoras historias de sacrificio y supervivencia.

Noa ha sedici anni ed è stata cacciata di casa quando i genitori hanno scoperto che è rimasta incinta dopo una notte passata con un soldato nazista. Rifugiatasi in una struttura per ragazze madri, viene però costretta a rinunciare al figlio appena nato. Sola e senza mezzi trova ospitalità in una piccola stazione ferroviaria, dove lavora come inserviente per guadagnarsi da vivere. Un giorno Noa scopre un carro merci dove sono stipate decine di bambini ebrei destinati a un campo di concentramento e non può fare a meno di ricordare suo figlio. È un attimo che cambierà il corso della sua vita: senza pensare alle conseguenze di quel gesto, prende uno dei neonati e fugge nella notte fredda. Dopo ore di cammino in mezzo ai boschi Noa e il piccolo, stremati, vengono accolti in un circo tedesco, ma potranno rimanere a una condizione: Noa dovrà imparare a volteggiare sul trapezio, sotto la guida, della misteriosa Astrid. In alto, sopra la folla, Noa e Astrid dovranno imparare a fidarsi luna dell'altra, a costo della loro stessa vita.

Eine bewegende Geschichte über die Macht der Freundschaft Krakau, 1942: Als die Nazis im jüdischen Ghetto eine Razzia durchführen, bleibt Sadie und ihrer Familie nur die Flucht in die Kanalisation. In der Finsternis unterhalb der Stadt sehnt sich Sadie nach Licht und den glücklichen Tagen ihrer Kindheit. Auf einem ihrer Streifzüge in den Tunneln schaut sie durch ein Gitter hinauf nach draußen und entdeckt ein Mädchen, das auf dem Markt Blumen kauft. Eine Freundschaft scheint nahezu unmöglich, doch allen Gefahren zum Trotz beschließt die 18-jährige Ella, Sadie zu helfen. Inspiriert von wahren Begebenheiten – der neue Roman der New-York-Times-Bestsellerautorin

Krakov, 1942. Ela a Sára pocházejí ze dvou naprosto odlišných světů. Sáře Gaultové je sotva osmnáct let a ukrývá se s rodiči v podzemní kanalizaci, kam museli utéct, když nacisté začali likvidovat krakovské ghetto. Ela Szczepanková je osiřelá Polka z bohaté rodiny, která žije jen se svou nenávistnou, s nacisty kolaborující macechou. V jeden osudný den zahlédne Ela pod mříží kanálu Sářiny oči a životy obou dívek se protnou. Vznikající přátelství je ve zhoršující válečné atmosféře vystavováno stále větší zkoušce. Podaří se Sáře přežít válku? A pomůže jí Ela, nebo se naopak vydá ve stopách své macechy?