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1940, London: An unforgettable novel about the strength of the human spirit in the face of war and the remarkable women who put themselves in danger on the front lines during the Battle of Britain.
As a volunteer for the ambulance service, Ruby has the dangerous task of driving along pitch-dark roads during the blackout. With each survivor she pulls from the rubble, she is helping to fight back against the enemy bombers, who leave nothing but destruction in their wake.
She’s assigned to work with Joseph, who will stop at nothing to save innocent victims of war. Because he is not in uniform, people treat him with suspicion. But as Ruby watches him save a young child from a building that may collapse at any moment, she becomes determined to protect this brave, compassionate man. Even if it means making an unthinkable choice between saving her own life and risking everything for his…
2019: Recently divorced Edi feels lost and alone when she moves to London to start a new life. Until she makes a discovery, hidden beneath a loose floorboard in her attic, that that reveals the story of the woman who lived there in the 1940s. She gradually pieces together a life full of danger, love and betrayal and becomes inspired by Ruby’s heroism. But as Edi uncovers more about Ruby, she realises that the house holds the key to a devastating wartime secret and that the truth can be a dangerous thing…
A sweeping tale of bravery, self-sacrifice, and the legacy that can be left behind by a single act of courage. Perfect for fans of The Alice Network, The Secret Messenger and The Lost Girls of Paris.
‘Fantastic… I don't want to give the unique twists of this story away… But suffice it to say that you won’t want to put this one down!’ 2 Bags Full, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Once you start reading this book you won’t want to put it down… It had me reading into the early hours of the morning… A real rollercoaster of emotion… I totally loved this book.’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘I absolutely loved Beyond This Broken Sky so much that I never wanted it to end… Exciting and addictive from start to finish… I loved every minute of it.’ Confessions of a Bookaholic, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Fabulous… Great historical fiction… Can highly recommend.’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘A first class read for lovers of WWII fiction.’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Great WWII-era historical fiction… Has it all: history, mystery, suspense, wonderful cast of characters… An addictive novel… Another great read from one of my new, favorite authors… 5/5 stars.’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘An exciting, emotional, and passionate story… I was carried away to the streets of London, to the shelters, the noise, and the despair… Highly recommended!’ Lu Reviews Books, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘I absolutely loved this story… Grabbed me from the first page…. Could not put down.’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Genre: Historical
As a volunteer for the ambulance service, Ruby has the dangerous task of driving along pitch-dark roads during the blackout. With each survivor she pulls from the rubble, she is helping to fight back against the enemy bombers, who leave nothing but destruction in their wake.
She’s assigned to work with Joseph, who will stop at nothing to save innocent victims of war. Because he is not in uniform, people treat him with suspicion. But as Ruby watches him save a young child from a building that may collapse at any moment, she becomes determined to protect this brave, compassionate man. Even if it means making an unthinkable choice between saving her own life and risking everything for his…
2019: Recently divorced Edi feels lost and alone when she moves to London to start a new life. Until she makes a discovery, hidden beneath a loose floorboard in her attic, that that reveals the story of the woman who lived there in the 1940s. She gradually pieces together a life full of danger, love and betrayal and becomes inspired by Ruby’s heroism. But as Edi uncovers more about Ruby, she realises that the house holds the key to a devastating wartime secret and that the truth can be a dangerous thing…
A sweeping tale of bravery, self-sacrifice, and the legacy that can be left behind by a single act of courage. Perfect for fans of The Alice Network, The Secret Messenger and The Lost Girls of Paris.
Readers are loving Beyond This Broken Sky:
‘Fantastic… I don't want to give the unique twists of this story away… But suffice it to say that you won’t want to put this one down!’ 2 Bags Full, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Once you start reading this book you won’t want to put it down… It had me reading into the early hours of the morning… A real rollercoaster of emotion… I totally loved this book.’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘I absolutely loved Beyond This Broken Sky so much that I never wanted it to end… Exciting and addictive from start to finish… I loved every minute of it.’ Confessions of a Bookaholic, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Fabulous… Great historical fiction… Can highly recommend.’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘A first class read for lovers of WWII fiction.’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Great WWII-era historical fiction… Has it all: history, mystery, suspense, wonderful cast of characters… An addictive novel… Another great read from one of my new, favorite authors… 5/5 stars.’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘An exciting, emotional, and passionate story… I was carried away to the streets of London, to the shelters, the noise, and the despair… Highly recommended!’ Lu Reviews Books, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘I absolutely loved this story… Grabbed me from the first page…. Could not put down.’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Genre: Historical
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