Jenny Lecoat's writing draws from a rich background steeped in the experiences of the German Occupation and a decade on the feminist stand-up comedy circuit. Her work offers a distinctive blend of sharp humor and insightful social commentary, exploring themes of identity and historical echoes. With a background in screenwriting and journalism, she crafts compelling narratives that are both witty and thought-provoking. Lecoat's unique voice shines through her ability to connect laughter with deeper human understanding.
The latest book from New York Times bestselling novelist Jenny Lecoat is set in the aftermath of the liberation of Jersey in June 1945 - a page-turning story of what happens to ordinary people in extraordinary times, when faced with the worst of circumstances and the cruellest of choices.
Based on the extraordinary true story of Hedy Bercu, a young Jewish girl who, having fled to Jersey to escape the Anschluss, finds herself trapped on Jersey during the German Occupation, Jenny Lecoat's first novel is a tense, emotional story of forbidden love, subterfuge and survival against the odds.
Based on an extraordinary true story, Jenny Lecoat's debut novel is a tense, emotional story of forbidden love, subterfuge and survival against the odds.