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‘How did I not know anything about this?! A beautifully written book.’ – NetGalley Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐England: 1944When psychologist Maddie Gresham is sent a mysterious message telling her to report to Trent Park mansion, she wonders how she will be helping the war effort from a stately home.She soon finds captured Nazi generals are being detained at the house. Bugged with listening devices in every room, it’s up to Maddie to gain the Nazis’ trust and coax them into giving up information.When Max Weitzler, a Jewish refugee, also arrives at Trent Park with the same mission, Maddie finds herself trapped in a dangerous game of chess.The two met in Germany before the war, and Maddie’s heart was his from the moment they locked eyes.But Maddie has finally gained the trust of the Nazi officers at the house, and her love for Max must remain a secret.When the walls have ears, who can you trust?Based on the true events that took place at Trent Park during WWII, this is an emotionally gripping, and heart-breaking novel about love, sacrifice, and betrayal, perfect for fans of The Rose Code and The Lost Girls of Paris.Readers LOVE The Light We Left Behind!‘I loved everything about this book – it has it all! Well-written, well-paced, fascinating and gripping from the beginning right through to the end.’ – NetGalley Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘This is story-telling of the highest order, well-paced and compelling… this was a story that swept me away.’ – NetGalley Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘A beautiful story with a strong and courageous heroine. I couldn’t put this down! Beautiful writing kept me turning the pages.’ – NetGalley Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Absolutely brilliant, five stars from me.’ – NetGalley Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘A beautiful read.’ – NetGalley Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘An unputdownable book.’ – NetGalley Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘I read it so quickly as I couldn’t put it down.’ – NetGalley Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
When a psychologist is tasked with extracting intelligence from captured Nazi generals, her mission becomes dangerously complicated by a past love and the need for absolute secrecy. Maddie Gresham, a psychologist, is assigned to Trent Park, a mansion where captured Nazi officers are detained and bugged. Her objective is to gain their trust and elicit crucial information. The arrival of Max Weitzler, a Jewish refugee with the same mission, introduces a personal conflict, as Maddie and Max share a history and a hidden affection. Maddie must navigate a treacherous environment where trust is a fragile commodity and her burgeoning relationship with Max must remain concealed to protect both their lives and the success of the operation.
The novel has garnered significant positive attention from NetGalley reviewers, who frequently praise its emotional depth and compelling narrative. Readers highlight the book's ability to be both gripping and heart-breaking, often noting how quickly they were drawn into the story and found it difficult to put down. The writing is consistently described as beautiful and the heroine as strong and courageous. The premise, based on true events, is a recurring point of appreciation, with many readers expressing surprise at not knowing about this aspect of WWII history.
Page Count:
384
Publication Date:
2022-01-01
Publisher:
HQ Digital
ISBN-10:
000849486X
ISBN-13:
9780008494865
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