In 1938 Audrey James was studying music in Berlin. She was living with her Jewish best friend Ilse Kaplan's family. During one spontaneous shopping trip, Audrey and Ilse's lives turned into a living nightmare. When Nazis took over the Kaplan home Audrey convinced Ilse to hide in the attic while she worked as a housekeeper to the officers. Could this dangerous plan work?
In 2010 we meet Londoner Kate Mercer. After experiencing a tragic loss and the end of her marriage, she accepted a job offer at an inn near the Scottish border. Upon arrival, she found that the elderly property owner wasn't who hired her. Nor did she want Kate there. Now what?
Told vividly in dual time periods, THE SECRET HISTORY OF AUDREY JAMES by Heather Marshall narrates the life of a woman who made incredible sacrifices and who showed immeasurable strength during the worst of times. The character of Audrey James is inspired by actual women who exhibited boundless courage as they fought against the Nazis by being part of the Resistance.
In this expertly crafted story, Audrey and Kate's lives intertwine and an unexpected friendship blooms. Finally, Audrey's secrets are revealed and the women uncover what truly binds them together.
THE SECRET HISTORY OF AUDREY JAMES is a truly remarkable work of historical fiction. Profound and memorable, it is well worth reading. Highly recommended.
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