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‘Cleverly woven around love and the history we thought we knew’ – Mandy Robotham, The Berlin GirlMunich 1930: Smoke filled the air.Lilli Sternberg’s quickening heart sounded an alarm as she rounded the street corner. Lifting her gaze to the rooftops, a roaring blaze of thick flames engulfed the side of the building and joined the stars to fill the black sky. Her father’s shop was no more.Lilli Sternberg longs to be a ballet dancer. But outside the sanctuary of the theatre, Munich is no longer a place for dreams.The Nazi party are gaining power and the threats to Jewish families increasing. Even Lilli’s family shop was torched because of their faith.When Lilli meets Captain Marco Zeiller during a chance encounter, her heart soars. He is the perfect gentleman and her love for him feels like a bright hope under a bleak sky.But battle lines are being drawn, and Marco has been spotted by the Reich as an officer with potential. Lilli means more to him than anything and he knows he must find a way out.With their lives on the line, will Marco and Lilli survive the growing Nazi threat, or do they risk losing everything in the fight to be free?An absolutely gripping and emotional historical fiction novel about love, courage and betrayal for fans of My Name is Eva and A Woman of War
A young woman's dreams of ballet are shattered by the rising tide of Nazism in Munich, forcing her into a dangerous forbidden romance. Lilli Sternberg, a gifted aspiring ballet dancer, finds her world collapsing as the Nazi party gains power, escalating threats against Jewish families and destroying her father's shop in an act of religious persecution. Amidst this bleak reality, she encounters Captain Marco Zeiller, a promising officer in the Reich, and their burgeoning love offers a glimmer of hope. However, their relationship is fraught with peril as Marco's potential is recognized by the regime, and they must navigate a treacherous path where their lives and freedom are constantly at risk.
Readers have found 'Beneath a Starless Sky' to be an emotionally resonant and gripping historical novel. The narrative is praised for its compelling characters and the deep, transcendent love story at its core, which evokes feelings of hope, faith, and anger at human cruelty. Reviewers frequently highlight the book's fast pace and beautiful writing, noting that it leaves a lasting impression. The blend of forbidden romance, heartbreak, glamour, and the pre-WW2 setting is particularly appreciated, with many readers finishing the book in a single sitting.
Page Count:
400
Publication Date:
2021-10-05
Publisher:
HQ Digital
ISBN-10:
0008444986
ISBN-13:
9780008444983
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