{"product_id":"hidden-in-the-shadows-an-utterly-gripping-and-heartbreaking-world-war-ii-historical-novel-about-love-and-impossible-choices-paperback","title":"Hidden in the Shadows: An utterly gripping and heartbreaking World War II historical novel about love and impossible choices - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eImogen Matthews\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe hidden village was meant to keep them safe, but the Nazis have found it... There's no time to lose. Laura gathers the children and whispers to them to be brave. The smallest cowers in her arms as they hear the crack of gunshots outside. Laura knows they'll have to run if they are to survive...\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNazi-occupied Holland, 1943\u003c\/strong\u003e: In a makeshift village in the middle of the woods, hiding from Nazi soldiers determined to find them, a beautiful young Jewish woman named \u003cstrong\u003eLaura \u003c\/strong\u003ethought she was safe. By day she remained silent and out of sight, but as darkness fell, she began to fall in love with a resistance fighter named \u003cstrong\u003eWouter\u003c\/strong\u003e. Until everything changed, on the day the village was stormed...\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDesperate to protect \u003cstrong\u003ethe six small and terrified children in her care\u003c\/strong\u003e, Laura races towards the church spires of the nearest town in the distance and just manages to escape from the soldiers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWouter is stuck on the other side of the village when the German officers start shooting. As he desperately scrambles through the dark, dense woodland, he has no idea whether Laura has made it out alive.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDevastated that he hadn't tried to save her, Wouter spends his days delivering food and transporting people to safety, determined to help those most in peril. But he never gives up hope of finding the woman he loves.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEven when he hears the rumours about the Nazis cramming Jews onto cattle trains for deportation to brutal work camps, he can't believe she's gone forever. How could he live if Laura was amongst them? And if he does find her, will their love have survived the ravages of everything they've been through, together and apart?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn utterly heart-breaking tale of love, betrayal and sacrifice, \u003cem\u003eHidden in the Shadows \u003c\/em\u003eis perfect for fans of Fiona Valpy, \u003cem\u003eThe Nightingale \u003c\/em\u003eand \u003cem\u003eAll the Light We Cannot See.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReaders love Imogen Matthews: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'\u003cstrong\u003eLiterally gave me shivers\u003c\/strong\u003e...\u003cstrong\u003e Absolutely heartbreaking\u003c\/strong\u003e... Gripping... This one really got to me, I was in tears... \u003cstrong\u003eWill stay with me for a very long time\u003c\/strong\u003e.' \u003cem\u003eEchoes in an Empty Room\u003c\/em\u003e, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'\u003cstrong\u003eUnbelievable\u003c\/strong\u003e... \u003cstrong\u003eDrop everything as you will not want to put this down\u003c\/strong\u003e.' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'\u003cstrong\u003ePowerful, inspiring, heartbreaking\u003c\/strong\u003e... An inspiring story about the bravery and kindness of ordinary people... \u003cstrong\u003eIt had me in tears\u003c\/strong\u003e.' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'Heart-wrenching... \u003cstrong\u003eMy heart was in my mouth through some of it and tears for others\u003c\/strong\u003e.' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'\u003cstrong\u003eI couldn't put it down\u003c\/strong\u003e, as you can see \u003cstrong\u003eI read it in a day\u003c\/strong\u003e... From the first chapter you are engaged with the characters and \u003cstrong\u003eI even found myself warning them when they were due to be raided - OUT LOUD!\u003c\/strong\u003e' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'\u003cstrong\u003eCouldn't put this book down\u003c\/strong\u003e... Have read a few historical fiction [books] about WWII but this one was the best. \u003cstrong\u003eI was transported through time and space and felt as if I was right there\u003c\/strong\u003e.' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'\u003cstrong\u003eTruly heartbreaking and emotional\u003c\/strong\u003e... Tear-jerking... Glued to the story... A page-turner and unputdownable, \u003cstrong\u003ewill make you cry till the end!\u003c\/strong\u003e' \u003cem\u003eTropical Girl Reads Books\u003c\/em\u003e, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 274\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.62 x 7.81 x 5.06 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 20, 2022\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51774638784800,"sku":"9781803143750","price":14.38,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/ddbee909ec36ddd31d261e1547845b30.webp?v=1780452894","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/hidden-in-the-shadows-an-utterly-gripping-and-heartbreaking-world-war-ii-historical-novel-about-love-and-impossible-choices-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}