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The Girl From the Channel Islands
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The Girl From the Channel Islands
A young Jewish refugee hides in plain sight in Nazi-occupied Jersey—and falls for the enemy who could destroy her.
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About the Ebook
Based on a remarkable true story of love and survival. In June 1940, the Channel Islands are occupied by Hitler's forces. Hedy Bercu, a young woman who fled from Vienna to Jersey to escape the Occupation, finds herself once more entrapped by the Nazis, this time with no escape. Concealing her Jewish status, she finds translation work with the German authorities and embarks on secret acts of resistance. Most extraordinary of all, Hedy falls in love with a German lieutenant – a relationship on which her survival comes to depend.
Why You'll Love This Ebook
- Based on the remarkable true story of Hedy Bercu
- A tense, emotional tale of forbidden love and survival against the odds
- Jenny Lecoat's acclaimed debut novel, rich in historical detail
- Read another celebrated title from Polygon - an imprint of Birlinn Ltd
Reviews
'A riveting story of survival against all odds, told by a masterful storyteller who also happens to be a fresh new voice in the genre.' Karen Robards, New York Times bestselling author of The Black Swan of Paris
'A vividly evoked story of love surviving, even triumphing, over oppression.' The Sunday Times
'Lecoat capably combines historical fact with the fictional narrative, and offers a cast rich with multidimensional characters. Readers will be riveted.' Publishers Weekly
About the Author
Born in Jersey, Channel Islands, Jenny Lecoat was nominated for a prestigious Perrier Award in 1986. She has enjoyed a successful and distinguished career as a journalist and screenwriter for Cosmopolitan, the Observer, Birds of a Feather and The Catherine Tate Show. A love of history and a return to her island roots brought about her feature film Another Mother's Son (2017), which starred Jenny Seagrove and John Hannah, and attracted major coverage.
Publication Details
Publisher: Polygon (an imprint of Birlinn Ltd)
Publication Date: 07 July 2022
Print Length: 272 pages (Ebook edition)
ISBN (Ebook): 9781788855655
Format: Ebook
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