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“Kept me up all night and I finished this book with tears in my eyes after I read the ending!... Powerful, gripping… Unputdownable… Five stars!”Tropical Girl Reads Books, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
1942, Czechoslovakia: The story of one young woman’s exceptional courage in the darkest days of World War Two, set against wild and beautiful forests and mountains.
Magda’s blood runs cold when she sees the German trucks coming up the road. Surrounded by dappled forests and tranquil lakes, she has felt far away from the war raging elsewhere. But despite having friends in high places, her Jewish employers have been living on borrowed time and now the Gestapo have come for them.
In a few hurried moments, Magda is asked to protect something more precious than the silver and jewels the family will leave behind. Their newborn son Samuel.
The local Resistance help Magda to hide Samuel nearby, and she agrees to remain in the house to serve the Nazi commander, while passing messages and supplies to their secret network. But when Magda is caught, she is forced to flee into the high mountains with a price on her head.
With the Nazis in pursuit, and nothing left to lose, Magda will do whatever she needs to in the hope of one day reuniting Samuel with his parents. Even if it might mean laying down her life to win the freedom of those she loves…
This heartbreaking wartime epic of love, bravery and survival will stay with you long after you have turned the final page. Perfect for fans of My Name is Eva, The Alice Network and The German Midwife.
Previously published as Magda’s Mark, this edition has substantial editorial changes.
“Fantastic!!! There wasn’t a moment when I wasn’t gripped!... My heart really ached… Incredibly gripping!” Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“Absolutely heartbreaking… Gripped me from the first page and I read it in one sitting!... Will stay with me for a long time.” Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“A gripping story that will stay with you long after you have put it down… I highly recommend.” NetGalley Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“I could barely put down the book. I smiled, cried… I recommend it to all history lovers!” Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“What a story!... I loved the ending!” NetGalley Reviewer
“Grab a few tissues… Such a powerful story you must read.” Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“I loved Magda… A unique and gripping novel. It was hard to put it down.” NetGalley Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“Gripping read… Magda is a compelling heroine … The authenticity of time and place was captured so well.” Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“Wonderful intense read… So vivid you will feel you are there. I could not put this story down. I loved the book.” Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“Riveting, intense… From the very beginning you feel like you're amidst the chaos, the heartbreak, the despair but also the incredible bravery and spirit of the people in WWII.” Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Genre: Historical
1942, Czechoslovakia: The story of one young woman’s exceptional courage in the darkest days of World War Two, set against wild and beautiful forests and mountains.
Magda’s blood runs cold when she sees the German trucks coming up the road. Surrounded by dappled forests and tranquil lakes, she has felt far away from the war raging elsewhere. But despite having friends in high places, her Jewish employers have been living on borrowed time and now the Gestapo have come for them.
In a few hurried moments, Magda is asked to protect something more precious than the silver and jewels the family will leave behind. Their newborn son Samuel.
The local Resistance help Magda to hide Samuel nearby, and she agrees to remain in the house to serve the Nazi commander, while passing messages and supplies to their secret network. But when Magda is caught, she is forced to flee into the high mountains with a price on her head.
With the Nazis in pursuit, and nothing left to lose, Magda will do whatever she needs to in the hope of one day reuniting Samuel with his parents. Even if it might mean laying down her life to win the freedom of those she loves…
This heartbreaking wartime epic of love, bravery and survival will stay with you long after you have turned the final page. Perfect for fans of My Name is Eva, The Alice Network and The German Midwife.
Previously published as Magda’s Mark, this edition has substantial editorial changes.
Praise for The Girl from the Mountains:
“Fantastic!!! There wasn’t a moment when I wasn’t gripped!... My heart really ached… Incredibly gripping!” Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“Absolutely heartbreaking… Gripped me from the first page and I read it in one sitting!... Will stay with me for a long time.” Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“A gripping story that will stay with you long after you have put it down… I highly recommend.” NetGalley Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“I could barely put down the book. I smiled, cried… I recommend it to all history lovers!” Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“What a story!... I loved the ending!” NetGalley Reviewer
“Grab a few tissues… Such a powerful story you must read.” Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“I loved Magda… A unique and gripping novel. It was hard to put it down.” NetGalley Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“Gripping read… Magda is a compelling heroine … The authenticity of time and place was captured so well.” Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“Wonderful intense read… So vivid you will feel you are there. I could not put this story down. I loved the book.” Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“Riveting, intense… From the very beginning you feel like you're amidst the chaos, the heartbreak, the despair but also the incredible bravery and spirit of the people in WWII.” Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Genre: Historical
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