Burning Island: Absolutely heartbreaking World War 2

Burning Island: Absolutely heartbreaking World War 2 historical fiction

They were not her children. But she would protect them with her lifeâ€¦

Greece 1944. Though they donâ€™t know it, five-year-old Matilde and three-year-old Anna have kissed their mother for the last time. The Nazis have reached their sun-scorched home, and they are being taken to a place of safety, on the north-eastern tip of the rocky island of Corfu, to be hidden at great risk by kindly Agata and her husband until the terrible war is over.

Matilde and Annaâ€™s tears are soothed by Agataâ€™s bedtime stories, but she is always alert. So far no soldiers have ventured down the steep rocky hillside to their secret haven, but Agata knows they are constantly scouring the island for missing Jews. And then, on a day when Agataâ€™s husband is away, a German soldier appearsâ€¦

2016. Under a baking June sun, Amber and her husband arrive in Corfu from England, hoping for a fresh start. But not everyone is pleased by their arrival, and with the pressures of pregnancy, the couple grow further apart. Desperate to find a sense of belonging for herself and her unborn child, Amber finds herself drawn to the local story of two little girls, left by their parents and hidden for their own protection.

But there are some who would rather Amber left Corfuâ€™s terrible history well in the past. Can Amber uncover the heart-breaking truth about the two little girls, and what happened after a German soldier took a swim in the bay by their house? If she does, can the secrets of the past help her find happiness, or will they send her running from the island, alone?

A gripping, heart-wrenching and compelling read about the shadows at the heart of the sun-drenched island of Corfu and survival against all odds. Fans of Victoria Hislop, The Nightingale and The Tattooist of Auschwitz will fall in love with Burning Island.

Readers are hooked on Burning Island:

â€˜Two tragic stories, both equally well told. I couldn't put the book down. The book will keep you reading until the end. It is exciting and tragic at the same time. It will keep you on the edge of your seat waiting to find out what happens next. This is one book you will not want to miss. I recommend it.â€™ Goodreads Reviewer, âââââ

â€˜Told in two different time periods, this is a story that will leave you in tears, as humanity is exposed at its very worst, but also its very bestâ€™ Cayo Costa, âââââ

â€˜The way this author writes I could feel what the Jewish people were going throughâ€¦ this story will make you cry in some spots so beware when you take up this book. You'll not want to put it down! â€¦you might want a box of tissues too. I highly recommend this bookâ€™ Red Headed Book Lady, âââââ

â€˜Beautifully written story with a dual storyline. Tragic and sad but filled with strong women this story will have you crying and reaching for that ray of hopeâ€¦ I had never read any book on Hitlers reach in Greece. Wonderful book. Definitely recommend.â€™ Goodreads Reviewer, âââââ

â€˜Wow where to start with this one... both stories are gripping in themselves and as both storylines continue you are gripped with each of them...willing them onâ€™ Goodreads Reviewer, âââââ

â€˜Have to admit to shedding a few tears at the end and will be keeping an eye out for more of this authorâ€™s work, this book wonâ€™t disappoint and it highlights the journey of the Corfu jews and how they were treated by the Germansâ€™ Goodreads Reviewer, âââââ

â€˜A captivating novel... You will not regret reading this book. Suzanne Goldring did a fantastic job of writing this.â€™ Goodreads Reviewer, âââââ
Country USA
Manufacturer Bookouture
Binding Kindle Edition
ReleaseDate 2020-01-22
Format Kindle eBook

Country	USA
Manufacturer	Bookouture
Binding	Kindle Edition
ReleaseDate	2020-01-22
Format	Kindle eBook

Burning Island: Absolutely heartbreaking World War 2 historical fiction

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