Two cities. Two spies. Which woman survives? Two cities. Two spies. Which woman survives? Pianist: NOUN. Informal. A person who operates or controls a radio transmitter – often in code. July, 1940Blitz-ridden London: Marnie Fern’s life is torn apart when her grandfather is killed in an air raid. But once she discovers that he’d been working undercover as a radio operative – or pianist – for the Dutch resistance, Marnie knows she must complete his mission – no matter the cost… Nazi-occupied Amsterdam: At the other end of the wireless, fellow pianist Corrie Bakker is caught in a dangerous game of cat-and-mouse as she desperately tries to keep her loved ones out of the line of fire – even if it means sacrificing herself… Bound together by the invisible wires of their radios, the two women lead parallel lives in their home cities, as both are betrayed by those they trust the most. But when the Nazis close in on one of them, only the other can save her… The next gripping and heartbreaking WWII historical fiction novel from international bestseller, Mandy Robotham. Real readers love The War Pianist: ‘A story packed with everything historical fiction readers need: espionage and betrayal to plights and flights…I learnt so much!…Brilliantly paced with twists and turns, courage and bravery and a touch of romance.’ Real Reader Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Rich in detail and almost impossible to put down…I loved it.’ Real Reader Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A front row seat to the survival of the Blitz in London as well as the Dutch resistance work. Fascinating…riveting.’ Real Reader Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A book that captures your attention from the first page to the last. Mandy Robotham is a master storyteller…the tension mounts on every page and I could not put it down. Highly recommended.’ Real Reader Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘My favourite of Mandy’s books so far. I loved Marnie, Willem and Corrie and the relationship among the three of them. The strength and resolve of these characters is so inspiring and captivating…A perfectly composed novel for lovers of historical fiction…Every bit of this novel comes alive. Bravo!’ Real Reader Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A gripping and heartbreaking WWII novel…If you love historical fiction, then this is a must-read.’ Real Reader Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Mandy Robotham has done it again! A thoroughly well researched and interesting narrative set during WWII…Another five star read for me.’ Real Reader Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Praise for Mandy Robotham: “Powerful and haunting”—Kate Quinn, New York Times bestselling author of The Alice Network “The Berlin Girl paints a vibrant picture of some of the chilling harbingers of World War II. You'll gasp aloud and shed a few tears on this insightful, bold, fast-paced ride through Berlin's last moments of crumbling glory before the cloud of World War II descends.”—Kristin Harmel, New York Times bestselling author of The Book of Lost Names “A gripping read, filled with tension and suspense as war brews in 1930s Berlin.”—Fiona Valpy, bestselling author of The Dressmaker’s Gift “Mandy captured a chilling sense of tension and fear, knowing what was on the horizon.”—Suzanne Goldring, author of My Name is Eva from the internationally bestselling author comes a BRAND NEW and gripping WWII historical fiction novel about love, loss and the worst kind of betrayal Mandy Robotham is a Globe and Mail, USA Today, and UK, Canadian, US and Australian Kindle Top 100 bestseller. She has been an aspiring author from the age of nine, but was waylaid by journalism and later enticed by birth. She’s now a former midwife who writes about birth, death, love and everything else in between. She graduated with an MA in Creative Writing from Oxford Brookes University. This is her sixth novel. from the internationally bestselling author comes a BRAND NEW and gripping WWII historical fiction novel about love, loss and the worst kind of betrayal • Set between a London in the midst of the Blitz and a Nazi-Occupied Amsterdam, this book shines a light on the darkest corners of WWII, as our protagonist uncovers an underground resistance network running between her grandfather’s tailor shop and a bookshop in the Netherlands.• Mandy has an incredible talent for sweeping her readers away to new time and place in each of her novels, revealing heartbreaking and harrowing untold realities of war they were never taught in history lessons.• Author is a five-time global bestseller, and has now invoiced nearly 1,000,000 copies across her titles.• Mandy Robotham’s much-loved novels have sold translation rights in 11 territories and large print, and have hit the Kindle Top 100 in the US, UK, Australia and Canada.• Mandy’s books are extremely well reviewed, with over 10,000 four- and five-star ratings on Amazon, a 4.2-star average across over 46,000 total ratings on Goodreads, and many reviewers stating that they can’t wait to read what she writes next. Competition: The;Storyteller;of Casablanca;Under a Greek Moon;Skylark’s Secret;Seven Sisters;Lessons in Chemistry;Tattooist;Keeper;of Auschwitz;Happy Endings;Winter Garden. by;Heather Morris;Kate;Quinn;Anna Ellory;Soraya M. Lane;Fiona Valpy;Lucinda Riley;Bonnie Garmus;Barbara Erskine;Carol Kirkwood;Anna Stuart
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