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The War Pianist
By (Author) Mandy Robotham
HarperCollins Publishers
AVON, a division of HarperCollins Publishers Ltd
1st February 2024
16th February 2023
United Kingdom
General
Fiction
Historical romance
823.92
Paperback
384
Width 129mm, Height 198mm, Spine 24mm
260g
Two cities. Two spies. Which woman survives
Pianist: NOUN. Informal. A person who operates or controls a radio transmitter often in code.
July, 1940
Blitz-ridden London: Marnie Ferns life is torn apart when her grandfather is killed in an air raid. But once she discovers that hed 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 flightsI 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 downI loved it. Real Reader Review,
A front row seat to the survival of the Blitz in London as well as the Dutch resistance work. Fascinatingriveting. Real Reader Review,
A book that captures your attention from the first page to the last. Mandy Robotham is a master storytellerthe tension mounts on every page and I could not put it down. Highly recommended. Real Reader Review,
My favourite of Mandys 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 captivatingA perfectly composed novel for lovers of historical fictionEvery bit of this novel comes alive. Bravo! Real Reader Review,
A gripping and heartbreaking WWII novelIf 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 WWIIAnother five star read for me. Real Reader Review,
Praise for Mandy Robotham:
Powerful and hauntingKate Quinn, New York Timesbestselling author of The Alice Network
The Berlin Girlpaints 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 Timesbestselling 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 Dressmakers Gift
Mandy captured a chilling sense of tension and fear, knowing what was on the horizon.Suzanne Goldring, author of My Name is Eva
Mandy Robotham has been an aspiring author since the age of nine, but was waylaid by journalism and later enticed by birth. She's now a practising 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 first novel.