Berlin, 1943: “No matter what happens, no matter what they do to me, they will never stop me loving you,” he said, placing a kiss on my tear-stained cheek. Based on a true story, this heartbreaking World War Two page-turner shows that, in the face of evil, love is power, courage is infectious––and the voices of many will not be silenced.“We’re not moving until you release our men!” Margot shouts, her heart racing. In the snow, the Berlin streets dusted with white, she shifts from foot to foot with the small crowd of wives by the iron gates. She has lived in terror that this moment would come: Nazis have arrested her beloved husband.Margot, a German seamstress, and Jochen, a Jewish artist, were madly in love. But this became a forbidden act in Hitler’s Germany. The days of Jochen filling their sixth-floor apartment with roses to surprise her vanished. Their friends started crossing the street to avoid them. They lost their jobs. And then they found themselves scrabbling for breadcrumbs on the cold cobbles outside the home that was once their own.Yet even as their world came crashing down, they had each other. Until now.Now, Margot risks her life to protest outside Gestapo headquarters. As days pass, hundreds are gathered. They refuse to move, even when enemy planes cross the clouds and bombs fall to the ground. Yet defying the Nazis is a death sentence…Will this evil war ever end? Will she and Jochen survive? What will it take for Margot to see the love of her life again?Fans of The Tattooist of Auschwitz, The Alice Network and The Lilac Girls will be utterly gripped by this tearjerking and inspirational tale.See what readers are saying about The Wife Who Risked Everything:“This book put me through every emotion possible… Yes, I cried my eyes out. I absolutely recommend reading this book!”My Obscure Library, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“I work night shifts and finished my shift at 3 in the morning, and began this novel as I got into bed to settle in. I kept telling myself, “Just one more chapter”. And before I knew it, it was 6 a.m. and I was still awake! I had to force myself to go to sleep and as soon as I woke up, I finished the book within a few hours. It is certainly one of those books that you will find very hard to put down… Outstanding… You will feel every heartache, feel every high and low…When a book can make you reflect, think and engage your mind and imagination so vividly, and captivate your soul into the wee hours of the night; all the while leaving an everlasting imprint on your soul, THAT is a bestseller. If I could give this more than 5 stars I most certainly would. This is a must-read!” Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“I loved this book, it is historical fiction at its best… This book was gripping right from the start and I couldn’t put it down. Completely heart-wrenching.” Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“Totally gripping… Wonderful writing.” Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“Oh wow! This is a war story with a difference… A truly stunning, inspiring read to treasure.” Nicki’s Book Blog, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“I didn’t want to put my Kindle down… Beautifully written, beautifully done. This story will stay with me!” @bookdreamer_51800, ⭐⭐⭐⭐“An incredible page-turner… Everything about this book is captivating. This novel is impossible to put down. I downloaded it this morning and, by this afternoon, I had finished.” NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐
✔ Author(s): Ellie Midwood
✔ Title: The Wife Who Risked Everything: Based on a true story, a totally heartbreaking, epic and gripping World War 2 page-turner
✔ Rating : 4.3 out of 5 base on (2060 reviews)
✔ ISBN-10: 1803144742
✔ Language: English
✔ Format ebook: PDF, EPUB, Kindle, Audio, HTML and MOBI
✔ Device compatibles: Android, iOS, PC and Amazon Kindle
Readers' opinions about The Wife Who Risked Everything by Ellie Midwood
Aleena Tran
Travel back in time with a historical epic that vividly recreates a bygone era. The author's meticulous research and engaging prose transport you to another world. Complex characters and intricate plots keep you enthralled from beginning to end. Each chapter reveals new insights into the period's culture and society. It's a captivating blend of history and fiction. Ideal for history buffs and lovers of epic sagas.
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