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The Girl Who Escaped: Utterly heartbreaking and emotional WW2 historical fiction
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The Girl Who Escaped is a captivating historical fiction novel that follows the story of Devora, a strong and courageous female protagonist, and her friends during the Second World War. Angela Petch has crafted a unique narrative with a large collection of characters and a strong sense of place. The book is an emotional roller-coaster of a story that takes the reader through a journey from heartbreaking moments to more heartwarming moments. It is an excellent read that captures the life of life in Occupied Italy and is sure to keep readers on the edge of their seats.
Italy, 1940. The girl sobs and rages as her father tells her the terrible news. "Italy is entering the war alongside Germany. Jews are to be arrested and sent to camps. We have to be ready." As fascists march across the cobbled piazzas and past the towered buildings of her beloved home city, twenty-year-old Devora s worst fears come true…
Italy, 1940. The girl sobs and rages as her father tells her the terrible news. "Italy is entering the war alongside Germany. Jews are to be arrested and sent to camps. We have to be ready." As fascists march across the cobbled piazzas and past the towered buildings of her beloved home city, twenty-year-old Devora s worst fears come true. Along with her Jewish parents and twin little brothers they are torn away from everything they love and sent to an internment camp huddled in the mountains. Her father promises this war will not last long… When they are offered a miraculous chance of escape by her childhood friend Luigi , who risks everything to smuggle vital information into the camp, the family clambers under barbed wire and races for the border. But Devora is forced to make a devastating choice between saving a strangers life and joining her parents. As shots fire in the moonless night, the family is separated. Haunted by the question of whether they are dead or alive, all Devora can do for their future is throw herself into helping Luigi in the Italian resistenza in the fight for liberty. But posing as a maid for a German commander to gather secret intelligence, Devora is sure she sees her friend one night, in a Nazi uniform… Is Devora in more danger than ever? And will her family ever be reunited - or will the war tear them apart? An absolutely devastating but ultimately uplifting historical novel about how love and hope can get us through the darkest times. Perfect for fans of The Tattooist of Auschwitz , Rhys Bowen and Soraya M. Lane. Read what everyones saying about The Girl Who Escaped : Absolutely stunning … takes you on a rollercoaster ride of emotions… Captivating… devastatingly heartbreaking … My heart was in my throat and I had tears running down my eyes … DO NOT PICK THIS UP UNTIL YOU HAVE CLEARED YOUR SCHEDULES AS YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO PUT IT DOWN! … I completely fell in love . Bookworm86 , Wow … another captivating on-the-edge-of-your-seat story by Angela Petch!… Stunning… Broke my heart … This deeply moving novel pierced my heart … I highly recommend . Cindy L Spear, Emotional, heart-wrenching and unforgettable … Beautifully written … full of intrigue, emotion, drama and i ntensity … touches the heart and will keep readers glued to its pages … enthralling… simply superb… must-read. Bookish Jottings Beautifully written … Gripping, absorbing and emotive… have a box of tissues handy … Heart-wrenching emotion. Sunflowerpublishing.com, Absolutely gripping and beautifully written… Really pulled at my heart-strings… I resented every occasion when I had to stop reading to do other things, as I was so keen to
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The Girl Who Escaped is a captivating historical fiction novel that follows the story of Devora, a strong and courageous female protagonist, and her friends during the Second World War. Angela Petch has crafted a unique narrative with a large collection of characters and a strong sense of place. The book is an emotional roller-coaster of a story that takes the reader through a journey from heartbreaking moments to more heartwarming moments. It is an excellent read that captures the life of life in Occupied Italy and is sure to keep readers on the edge of their seats.
Pros
- Captivating story
- Well-researched historical setting
- Strong female protagonist
- Emotionally engaging
Cons
- Some characters perceived as unlikable
- Inconsistent writing style
- Lack of character development in some parts
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Italy, 1940. The girl sobs and rages as her father tells her the terrible news. "Italy is entering the war alongside Germany. Jews are to be arrested and sent to camps. We have to be ready." As fascists march across the cobbled piazzas and past the towered buildings of her beloved home city, twenty-year-old Devora s worst fears come true. Along with her Jewish parents and twin little brothers they are torn away from everything they love and sent to an internment camp huddled in the mountains. Her father promises this war will not last long… When they are offered a miraculous chance of escape by her childhood friend Luigi , who risks everything to smuggle vital information into the camp, the family clambers under barbed wire and races for the border. But Devora is forced to make a devastating choice between saving a strangers life and joining her parents. As shots fire in the moonless night, the family is separated. Haunted by the question of whether they are dead or alive, all Devora can do for their future is throw herself into helping Luigi in the Italian resistenza in the fight for liberty. But posing as a maid for a German commander to gather secret intelligence, Devora is sure she sees her friend one night, in a Nazi uniform… Is Devora in more danger than ever? And will her family ever be reunited - or will the war tear them apart? An absolutely devastating but ultimately uplifting historical novel about how love and hope can get us through the darkest times. Perfect for fans of The Tattooist of Auschwitz , Rhys Bowen and Soraya M. Lane. Read what everyones saying about The Girl Who Escaped : Absolutely stunning … takes you on a rollercoaster ride of emotions… Captivating… devastatingly heartbreaking … My heart was in my throat and I had tears running down my eyes … DO NOT PICK THIS UP UNTIL YOU HAVE CLEARED YOUR SCHEDULES AS YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO PUT IT DOWN! … I completely fell in love . Bookworm86 , Wow … another captivating on-the-edge-of-your-seat story by Angela Petch!… Stunning… Broke my heart … This deeply moving novel pierced my heart … I highly recommend . Cindy L Spear, Emotional, heart-wrenching and unforgettable … Beautifully written … full of intrigue, emotion, drama and i ntensity … touches the heart and will keep readers glued to its pages … enthralling… simply superb… must-read. Bookish Jottings Beautifully written … Gripping, absorbing and emotive… have a box of tissues handy … Heart-wrenching emotion. Sunflowerpublishing.com, Absolutely gripping and beautifully written… Really pulled at my heart-strings… I resented every occasion when I had to stop reading to do other things, as I was so keen to
Specifications
| Number of Pages | 404 Pages |
| Publication Date | April 19, 2023 |
| Sticky Notes: | On Kindle Scribe |
| Word Wise | Enabled |
| Word Wise: | Enabled |
| Language | English |
| Language: | English |
| Page Flip | Enabled |
| Page Numbers Source Isbn: | 1837901295 |
| Print Length: | 404 Pages |
| Publication Date: | April 19, 2023 |
| Publisher: | Bookouture (April 19, 2023) |
| Screen Reader: | Supported |
| X-ray: | Not Enabled |
| Text-to-speech: | Enabled |
| Asin: | B0byc1v9nh |
| Enhanced Typesetting | Enabled |
| Enhanced Typesetting: | Enabled |
| File Size | 2213 Kb |
| File Size: | 2213 Kb |
| Sticky Notes | On Kindle Scribe |