The Stars Are Our Witness
A totally gripping, epic and emotional World War 2 page-turner
by Siobhan Curham
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Pub Date Apr 26 2024 | Archive Date Apr 26 2024
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Description
Auschwitz, 1943. Adela stuffs small cloth pouches containing the stolen gunpowder into the folds of her dress. As she joins the column of exhausted women heading back to the barracks, the guard shouts ‘Inspection!’ and her blood turns to ice…
Working in the camp’s munitions factory, Adela Rubenstein discovers the underground network fighting against the devastating cruelty all around them. Imprisoned for teaching Jewish orphans in secret for the resistance, she doesn’t hesitate to join the rebellion. Every night on the way back to her hut, she looks up at the stars, the only witness to their plan to blow up the crematoria buildings.
The women can only smuggle a teaspoonful of the gunpowder at a time. But Adela knows from her time in the Warsaw ghetto what incredible feats can be achieved with courage and patience. Thinking of home reminds her of her darling brother, Azriel, and Izabel, who was like a sister to her. She has no idea what happened to them when she was caught, if they are even still alive. But she must keep doing whatever she can to resist. She has to make them proud.
As the day of the attack draws near, Adela is utterly stunned when she comes face to face with her beloved brother. Pale and hunched, but alive. Her heart soars as she hugs him tightly. Maybe it’s a sign, and there is hope for them after all. But not if he is working in the very building they will soon destroy…
Fans of The Tattooist of Auschwitz, The Nightingale and A Fire Sparkling will be swept away by this beautiful, heartbreaking read about unimaginable bravery, family ties and the power of hope when everything seems lost.
A Note From the Publisher
*** THIS IS AN UNCORRECTED ADVANCE REVIEW COPY ***
Advance Praise
Readers love Siobhan Curham!
‘Heart-wrenching… Oh my goodness this book nearly broke me…Had to stop a number of times to blink the tears away…Heart-breaking.’@leona.omahony,⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Enthralling… spectacular… I was captivated, intrigued, and felt every single one of these emotions these characters felt… Perfect and so touching… An incredible read… Hauntingly beautiful… I got goosebumps and I’m still thinking about it… My heart will ache for a long time for the characters… Perfect.’ @cherisereadsxo,⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Heartbreaking and gripping… had me in tears… One that I will not forget anytime soon… I could not stop reading from the moment I started… Unputdownable…An absolute must-read. Keep the Kleenex box nearby because you will surely need it. I wish I could give ten stars to this phenomenal story.’Page Turners, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘This was the easiest 5 stars I’ve ever awarded a historical fiction book!…Curham is definitely at the top of her game… absolutely stellar!’ Goodreads reviewer,⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Brilliant, heartbreaking… I prepared myself with plenty of Kleenex before beginning this one… I still ran out… find a comfortable reading nook with plenty of tissues and read this newest release by Siobhan Curham. I loved it.’Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Wow what an unforgettable story… Hooked from the first page, I was drawn into a truly inspiring story… A heartbreaking and heart-warming novel about love, bravery, loss, survival and courage… Highly recommended.’ Goodreads reviewer,⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Deeply moving…One that will stick with me for a long time. I got sucked into the plot immediately, and I didn’t want to put it down. It is poignant and heartbreaking… A true triumph… Highly recommend!’@mama_lovesfiction,⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Available Editions
| EDITION | Ebook |
| ISBN | 9781835251768 |
| PRICE | £1.99 (GBP) |
| PAGES | 398 |
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