{"product_id":"the-secret-messenger-mandy-robotham-9780008324261","title":"The Secret Messenger by Mandy Robotham (Paperback)","description":"The highly awaited new novel from the internationally bestselling author of The German Midwife (also published as A Woman of War).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cp\u003eVenice, 1943\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The world is at war, and Stella Jilani is leading a double life. By day she works in the lion's den as a typist for the Reich; by night, she risks her life as a messenger for the Italian resistance. Against all odds, Stella must impart Nazi secrets, smuggle essential supplies and produce an underground newspaper on her beloved typewriter.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBut when German commander General Breugal becomes suspicious, it seems he will stop at nothing to find the mole, and Stella knows her future could be in jeopardy.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLondon, 2017\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Years later, Luisa Belmont finds a mysterious old typewriter in her attic. Determined to find out who it belonged to, Luisa delves into the past and uncovers a story of fierce love, unimaginable sacrifice and, ultimately, the worst kind of betrayal...\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSet between German-occupied 1940s Venice and modern-day London, this is a fascinating tale of the bravery of everyday women in the darkest corners of WWII, for readers of The Tattooist of Auschwitz by Heather Morris.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePraise for The Secret Messenger:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e'Intriguing, pacy and fascinating.' Suzanne Goldring, author of My Name is Eva\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e'Unique, emotional and life-affirming.' Melanie Hudson, author of The Last Letter from Juliet\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e'A beautifully written novel, perfect for historical fiction lovers.' Soraya M. Lane, bestselling author of The Girls of Pearl Harbor\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e'Another fantastic page-turner.' LP Fergusson, author of A Dangerous Act of Kindness\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e'I felt I was walking alongside Stella over bridges and along canals at every heartstopping moment... Wonderful.' Molly Green, author of An Orphan's Wish\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e'One of the stronger novels that pays homage to the women involved in the movements of resistance.' Reader review\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e'Refreshingly different. Even if you think you have read enough war books this year I strongly recommend you read this one.' Reader review\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e'If you like WWII stories, this is a must read.' Reader review\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e'Marvellous and highly recommended story on a little known aspect of World War II.' Reader review\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e'The characters are well thought out, the historical background is vivid and well described, and the plot is gripping.' Reader review\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HarperCollins Publishers Limited","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55069007511895,"sku":"9780008324261","price":8.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0799\/4569\/5575\/files\/9780008324261_2170c48f-28f5-4c7c-b5fa-90f76c83a257.jpg?v=1789760864","url":"https:\/\/somiibooks.com\/products\/the-secret-messenger-mandy-robotham-9780008324261","provider":"Somiibooks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}