The German Mother

An absolutely gripping and heartbreaking historical novel

by Debbie Rix

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Pub Date Jul 31 2023 | Archive Date Jul 31 2023

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Historical Fiction | Women's Fiction

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Description

A missing child. A mother’s heartbreaking journey.

1941, Germany: I stroke the blonde curl away from my daughter’s face and my heart swells. I never imagined having children and I never thought I’d love someone this much. Clara is the most precious thing to me. I whisper to her I will do everything I can to keep her safe.

Before the war began, I had everything – an attentive husband, three adorable children, and the perfect house. But all that changed in an instant.

My beautiful Clara, with her blue eyes and porcelain features, started having fits. I haven’t been able to sleep properly since they started, because I know children with illnesses like hers are being stolen away in the night.

I refuse to give my little girl up. She should be with her family. I can’t bear the thought of her being taken from me.

My husband, influenced by his connections high up in the Nazi Party, says we have to tell the truth and follow the rules. I beg him to help me protect her, but I don’t trust him. He’s changed so much from the man I once loved.

Then I see a man in uniform outside my door. They’ve come for her.

My child is wrenched from our home, and I sink to the floor as she’s carried away.

But I vow to find her… no matter what it takes.

Inspired by true stories, this is a heart-wrenching and unputdownable novel about mothers fighting for the survival of their children in the depths of World War Two. Fans of Orphan Train, The Tattooist of Auschwitz and My Name is Eva will be utterly gripped by this beautiful, tragic historical novel.

A missing child. A mother’s heartbreaking journey.

1941, Germany: I stroke the blonde curl away from my daughter’s face and my heart swells. I never imagined having children and I never thought I’d...

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Advance Praise

What readers are saying about Debbie Rix:

‘Incredibly heart-wrenching… it’s just mind-blowing…I adored this book from start to finish… If I could give it 10 stars, I would!’ Confessions of a Bookaholic, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Exceptional… gripped me right from the very start… heart-wrenching… so beautifully written with real moments of bravery and hope… heartbreaking… I loved this book and I wish I could reread it again for the first time as it truly is that special. Five stars just isn’t enough.’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Wow, what a fantastic book! This one drew me in right away… I did not want to put this down… The minute I finished I downloaded two of the author’s other books. Historical fiction fans do not miss this book! 5 stars.’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Heart-stopping, unforgettable tale of ordinary people fighting for survival in the darkest of times… kept me glued to my Kindle through the whole book!’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Heart-wrenching,extremely sad, and completely gripping WWII story! I was hooked from the first chapter and stayed glued all the way until the end, in one sitting!’ @ink_drinker64, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘I couldn’t turn the pages fast enough and was amazed to realise that I had read the book from beginning to end in less than 24 hours, using up more than its fair share of my desktop tissue box along the way! Amazing… gripping… addictive… wonderful.’ Fiction Books, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘I was so gripped… a beautifully written story that captivated my mind and heart… A perfect historical fiction novel that fans of this genre are going to love.’ By the Letter Book Reviews, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Wow… I am sobbing. I loved this book so much… I completely devoured this book and it will stay with me a long time. Absolute 5 stars.’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

What readers are saying about Debbie Rix:

‘Incredibly heart-wrenching… it’s just mind-blowing…I adored this book from start to finish… If I could give it 10 stars, I would!’ Confessions of a...