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by Heather Marshall (Author)
An astonishing historical novel of one woman's dangerous journey through World War II Germany and her life-changing friendship with a young woman decades later--from the #1 international bestselling author of Looking for Jane
"A fascinating and moving story of courage, sacrifice, and friendship."--Kristin Harmel, New York Times bestselling author of The Book of Lost Names Northern England, 2010. After a tragic accident upends her life, Kate Mercer leaves London to work at an old guest house near the Scottish border, where she hopes to find a fresh start and heal from her loss. When she arrives, she begins to unravel the truth about her past, but discovers that the mysterious elderly proprietor is harboring secrets of her own. Berlin, 1938. Audrey James is weeks away from graduating from a prestigious music school in Berlin, where she's been living with her best friend, Ilse Kaplan. As war looms, Ilse's family disappears and high-ranking Nazi officers confiscate the house. In desperation, Audrey becomes their housekeeper while Ilse is forced into hiding in the attic. When a shocking turn of events embroils Audrey in the anti-Hitler movement, she must decide what matters most: protecting those she loves, or sacrificing everything for the greater good. Inspired by true stories of courageous women and the German resistance during World War II, The Secret History of Audrey James is a captivating novel about the unbreakable bonds of friendship, the sacrifices we make for those we love, and the healing that comes from human connection.Author Biography
Heather Marshall is the #1 bestselling author of Looking for Jane. She worked in politics and communications before turning her attention to her true passion: storytelling. Marshall lives with her family near Toronto.
Number of Pages: 464
Dimensions: 1.02 x 7.97 x 5.31 IN
Publication Date: February 25, 2025
