The Girl from Berlin

by Kate Hewitt

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Pub Date Feb 25 2021 | Archive Date Feb 25 2021

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Historical Fiction | Literary Fiction

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“I want to be free,” Rosa said quietly. “Even if just for a few minutes. It might be all I have.”

Berlin, 1936: From her beautiful new home Liesel Scholz barely notices the changes to the city around her. Her life is one of privilege and safety thanks to her father’s job working for the new government.

But soon a chance encounter with Rosa, the daughter of their Jewish housekeeper, leaves Liesel in no doubt that something isn’t right. That the rules this government are making aren’t fair and that others aren’t as safe as she is. When Rosa begs Liesel to help—pressing her grandfather’s golden pocket watch into Liesel’s hand—Liesel recklessly agrees. She will help hide Rosa and her family, even if it means risking everything…

Frankfurt, 1946: An idealistic American captain, Sam Houghton, arrives in Germany to interrogate prominent Nazis on trial and to help rebuild a battered country. He hires an enigmatic and damaged woman named Anna as his interpreter. But, as sparks fly between them, the question of what Anna did in the war raises its head.

Because Anna has secrets—ones that link her to the Nazi party, the darkest days in Europe’s history, and the story of a golden pocket watch and two girls who became friends even when they were told it was impossible…

A compelling and haunting story about courage, love and betrayal set in war-torn Berlin. Fans of The Alice Network, All the Light We Cannot See and The Nightingale will be not be able to put this down.

“I want to be free,” Rosa said quietly. “Even if just for a few minutes. It might be all I have.”

Berlin, 1936: From her beautiful new home Liesel Scholz barely notices the changes to the city...

A Note From the Publisher

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Advance Praise

Praise for Kate Hewitt:

“If you only read one book this year, please make it this one. I cannot express how much I loved reading this book.” Goodreads Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“Epic in every sense of the word, this book is one of the finest examples of historical fiction I have read.” Fireflies and Free Kicks ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“An emotionally charged story right from the first chapter… I knew once I started I would not be able to put this book down… I was up till 4AM reading fighting for my eyes to stay open… Gripping and captivating!” Sinfully Wicked Book Reviews ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“A gripping and exceptional inspiring story that had me in floods… Kate Hewitt has created a powerful story that is historically accurate. It left me stepping away thinking wow! I have read many WW2 stories but this is something else. A must read for all who love an emotional WW2 read.” Chells and Books ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“One of the best books I’ve read this year. Equal parts heartbreaking and heartwarming… Unputdownable.” Hayley on Holiday ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“A beautiful story that’s filled with a poignancy that makes your heart hurt… I loved every single breathtaking word of it!” Cal Turner Reviews ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“An amazing story… This is a book to savour, and one that I found myself constantly thinking about, long after I put it down.” Goodreads Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“History came alive in this book… [It] will tightly clasp hold the heart of the reader… All together totally unforgettable.” Goodreads Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“The WW2 descriptions and stories were out of this world… A page-turner.” Goodreads Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“Wow, Kate Hewitt has done it once again!… [It] grabbed me immediately!… I found the characters captivating and endearing… Kate Hewitt is one of my ‘must read’ authors.” Steph and Chris’s Book Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Praise for Kate Hewitt:

“If you only read one book this year, please make it this one. I cannot express how much I loved reading this book.” Goodreads Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“Epic in every sense of the...