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But Lili is Jewish, a secret she is terrified will end in tragedy for her and their beloved little girl.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLili's only choice is to hide in plain sight\u003c\/strong\u003e, her heart racing each time uniformed officers step through the Edel's grand entrance. As Berlin becomes a more frightening place, Lili pleads with her husband to help shelter those in danger but Marius is adamant: he will not risk the lives of his wife and daughter. Until the day he is called to the front - and goes missing in action.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLeft in sole charge of the Edel, a heartbroken Lily fixes her smile as she serves men who would have her killed in an instant if they knew the truth. She decides she must fight back, hiding Jews in the hotel's wine cellar before moving them to safety. Though she is seized with terror, it gives her the strength to carry on.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut her courage catches the attention of the Resistance. \u003cstrong\u003eWhat they ask of her is impossible. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLili has protected her daughter by living a life full of secrets. Can she risk it all now and put her child in danger for the sake of her country?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn absolutely unforgettable and heartbreaking story of bravery, love and sacrifice that will keep you turning the pages and reaching for the tissues. Fans of \u003cem\u003eThe Nightingale\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eThe Book of Lost Names\u003c\/em\u003e will be swept away by this stunning novel.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReaders love Catherine Hokin: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'\u003cstrong\u003ePhenomenal\u003c\/strong\u003e... \u003cstrong\u003eLiterally\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ebroke my heart\u003c\/strong\u003e... \u003cstrong\u003eUnputdownable\u003c\/strong\u003e... I was drawn into the story at the flip of the first page and \u003cstrong\u003eI went through an entire box of Kleenex by the time I arrived at the last page\u003c\/strong\u003e. This \u003cstrong\u003emasterpiece of a story\u003c\/strong\u003e is one that I highly recommend.' \u003cem\u003ePage Turners\u003c\/em\u003e, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e '\u003cstrong\u003eSimply extraordinary!\u003c\/strong\u003e... I was \u003cstrong\u003ehooked before reaching the bottom of the first page\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003euntil I finished the last with a satisfied sigh\u003c\/strong\u003e... It was a privilege to read it... \u003cstrong\u003eOne of the best books I've read\u003c\/strong\u003e.' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e '\u003cstrong\u003eSo gripping\u003c\/strong\u003e... so shockingly absorbing\u003cstrong\u003e I couldn't put it down\u003c\/strong\u003e... \u003cstrong\u003eOmg\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ewhat a rollercoaster of a ride\u003c\/strong\u003e... \u003cstrong\u003eFantastic\u003c\/strong\u003e.' Netgalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e '\u003cstrong\u003eHeartbreaking\u003c\/strong\u003e... An eye-opener... This \u003cstrong\u003epage-turner\u003c\/strong\u003e World War 2 novel \u003cstrong\u003epulls you in and won't let you go\u003c\/strong\u003e... Such a \u003cstrong\u003egripping\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eand\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eunputdownable\u003c\/strong\u003e book... \u003cstrong\u003eOne of the best WW2 historical fiction books I have read\u003c\/strong\u003e.' \u003cem\u003eShort Book Thyme\u003c\/em\u003e, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e '\u003cstrong\u003eAmazing\u003c\/strong\u003e... I was totally absorbed in the story... \u003cstrong\u003e10 stars\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cstrong\u003eOne of my best reads this year\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cstrong\u003eI can't begin to say how much I loved this book\u003c\/strong\u003e, I couldn't put it down, \u003cstrong\u003eabsolutely brilliant\u003c\/strong\u003e.' 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