The German Girl — Lily Graham

‘I absolutely loved this… heartbreaking and heart-warming… I was completely hooked… an absolutely amazing book, one which I was completely captivated by… will stay with you for such a long time after you've finished reading it.' Starburst Book Reviews, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

 

Germany, 1938. Fifteen-year-old Asta and her twin brother Jurgen are stopped as they run home from school through strangely silent streets:

 

‘Your parents were taken. And if you go home, the Nazis will take you too…'

 

Heartbroken, Asta knows they must make the perilous journey across a hostile country that no longer feels like home to reach Denmark and their aunt Trine, a woman they barely know. 

 

Crossing the border is punishable by death. In the middle of the snowy forest, barking dogs and armed soldiers capture Jurgen and Asta escapes. 

 

Asta must hold on to hope no matter what. One day she will find her twin, the other half of herself. Even if it means leaving the safety of Denmark, and risking her life in a labour camp to track down the man who took her brother. Whatever the price she has to pay, her brother's life is worth it. 

 

A gripping and poignant read that will break your heart and give you hope. Fans of The Nightingale, The Dressmaker's Gift and All the Light We Cannot See will be gripped by the story of a brave brother and sister seeking safety during one of the darkest times in our history. 

 

What everyone's saying about The German Girl:

 

‘Keep the tissues handy… By far the absolute best book I've read this year!... I devoured it in one sitting… a historical fiction masterpiece… Please keep writing, Lily Graham, the world needs more of your books! ‘ Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

 

‘Oh wow. What a powerful, gripping story… Lily Graham really brought the characters to life, during all the different settings and drew me in as though I was an extra in the story.  Very moving.' Karen Loves Reading, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

 

‘Read to the last Page! Unputdownable!... The author has taken us to a time period we all would like to forget, but shouldn't because it.could happen again. Her writing is provocative and explosive! The characters are strong and believable! You want to cheer them on so you keep turning the pages. I couldn't stop so I ended up reading this in one sitting!' Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

 

‘What an emotional read full of bravery, perseverance and courage.' Shortbookthyme, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

 

‘I simply couldn't put this book down, and I felt I was drawn back to that time.

Overall, this book is an emotional and gripping book, that is unputdownable. Worth five stars!' Tropicalgirlreadsbooks, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

 

What everyone's saying about Lily Graham:

 

‘Absolutely one of the best books I have read… Lily Graham has written one of the best books of the year in my honest opinion! If I could have given this a higher rating than 5 stars I would have done so… truly an unforgettable story!' Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

 

‘You will cry, you will be addicted from the start and will find it hard to put down. This book ranks high on my favourite books list, a BRILLIANT book and worth far more than 5* in my opinion. EXCELLENT.' Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

 

‘Warning! This book will make you cry… The most moving story I've read in a long while… I have not wept so much in a while… I fell in love… by the end I was smiling and crying. I was an emotional mess all round really.' The Book Trail, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐