{"product_id":"the-secret-messenger-9780008384623","title":"The Secret Messenger","description":"The highly awaited new novel from the internationally bestseller, and author of \u003cem\u003eThe German Midwife\u003c\/em\u003e (also published as \u003cem\u003eA Woman of War\u003c\/em\u003e).\u003cp\u003e\"Rich and captivating...a vivid story of love, sacrifice and betrayal.\" -\u003cem\u003eWoman's World\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVenice, 1943\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 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\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLondon, 2017\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYears 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\u003e\u003cstrong\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 \u003cem\u003eThe Tattooist of Auschwitz\u003c\/em\u003e by Heather Morris and \u003cem\u003eThe Lost Girls of Paris\u003c\/em\u003e by Pam Jenoff.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePraise for \u003cem\u003eThe Secret Messenger\u003c\/em\u003e: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'Intriguing, pacy and fascinating.' Suzanne Goldring, author of \u003cem\u003eMy Name is Eva\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'Unique, emotional and life-affirming.' Melanie Hudson, author of \u003cem\u003eThe Last Letter from Juliet\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'A beautifully written novel, perfect for historical fiction lovers.' Soraya M. Lane, bestselling author of \u003cem\u003eThe Girls of Pearl Harbor\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'Another fantastic page-turner.' LP Fergusson, author of \u003cem\u003eA Dangerous Act of Kindness\u003c\/em\u003e\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 \u003cem\u003eAn Orphan's Wish\u003c\/em\u003e\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 WWII.' Reader review\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=AUTH-12313999\"\u003eMandy Robotham\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Avon Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/23\/2020\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 400\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.65lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 7.70h x 5.00w x 1.00d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780008384623\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0008384622\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBISAC Categories:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=CAT-FIC\"\u003eFiction\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=BISAC-FIC014050\"\u003eHistorical | 20th Century | World War II\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=CAT-FIC\"\u003eFiction\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=BISAC-FIC027200\"\u003eRomance | Historical | 20th Century\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=CAT-FIC\"\u003eFiction\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=BISAC-FIC046000\"\u003eJewish\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMandy Robotham is a \u003ci\u003eGlobe and Mail\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eUSA Today\u003c\/i\u003e, and 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 practicing midwife who writes about birth, death, love and everything else in between. She graduated with an MA in Creative Writing from Oxford Brookes University.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Avon Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44481245479149,"sku":"9780008384623","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/8097\/6621\/products\/img_bfba18d0-5cf9-442d-9854-06ff991e2814.jpg?v=1700746203","url":"https:\/\/sureshotbooks.com\/products\/the-secret-messenger-9780008384623","provider":"SureShot Books Publishing LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}