Germany, 1940: Cant I say goodbye? I shout, cupping my hands over my mouth. The Nazis dragging him away stare at me, soldiers with icy glares. No. No, no, no, they cant make him leave. In Nazi Germany, innocent people vanish every day, torn mercilessly from their homes and loved ones. When Matildaschildhood sweetheart Hans is in danger, she doesnt hesitate to hide him in her attic. Neighbors their whole lives, and desperately in love with one another, shell do anything to protect him. For months, they exist by candlelight, smuggling food and communicating in whispers. But, in the end, nothing can stop the soldiers charging in America, 2018: Grace opens a mustard-yellow envelope, and her world unravels. She has inherited a bookstore in the small town of Dachau from the grandmother she had no idea existed. Her mom, adopted as a baby, spent her life searching for her biological parentsand died without ever knowing. Grace visits her legacya bookshop on a cobbled lane filled with lost memories. She combs through handwritten letters, unearthing the story of her grandmother Matilda. A woman whose one true love was locked within the barbed wire of Dachaua woman who never gave up hope As Grace pieces together her familys heartbreaking past, she discovers the long-buried secret of her own identity. But when she learns the truth, will she ever be the same again? This heart-wrenching yet hopeful tale will restore your faith in humanity, and in the power of love to triumph over evil. Fans of The Tattooist of Auschwitz, Orphan Train and Kristin Hannah will be blown away by this breathtakingly gripping page-turner. Readers love The Bookseller of Dachau: I couldnt put it down, even when I thought my heart would burst out of my chest and I had tears pouring down my face.I will think about this book for a long time. Goodreads reviewer, Pass me the tissues, wow what a story. I devoured this book in one sitting I loved everything about this Absolutely fantastic. Goodreads reviewer, Such a powerful and poignant story. One minute I was laughing, as the book brought me much joy, and the next minute, I was on the brink of tears. You will definitely need to have tissues ready! I loved this story. Goodreads reviewer, I read it in literally a few hours. I couldn't put it down and when I did, it was due to having to do something of necessity like eating or washing up There were so many ups and downs, turns and twists that I just wanted to know what happened next as soon as possible. Goodreads reviewer, Stop whatever youre doing right now and order this book. This five-star historical fiction will claim a spot as one of the best books Ive ever read. EVERPhenomenal. I was in awe. Goodreads reviewer, I loved this book so very much and would rate it higher than five stars if I could I finished it in two days because I could not put it down The Bookseller of Dachau rates as high on my list as All the Light We Cannot See I strongly suggest you keep a box of tissues nearby as I did not make it through without many tearssome of sadness, many of joy.NetGalley reviewer, This. Book. This just might be my favorite read of the year I will be recommending it to everyone Trust me, you need to read this one. @sams_story_shelf,
The Bookseller of Dachau: Absolutely heartbreaking and totally gripping World War 2 fiction
$11.77 - $18.02
- UPC:
- 9781800198715
- Maximum Purchase:
- 2 units
- Binding:
- Paperback
- Publication Date:
- 10/26/2021
- Author:
- Ryan, Shari J.
- Language:
- English: Published; English: Original Language; English
- Pages:
- 270