The Fortunate Ones: Beautiful and heartbreaking World War 2

The Fortunate Ones: Beautiful and heartbreaking World War 2 historical fiction

A story to break your heart â€“ if you read only one book this year, make it The Fortunate Ones.

Germany, 1941. When Inge â€“ all blonde curls and good manners â€“ first locks eyes with Felix, she knows instinctively that heâ€™s off limits. Her staunchly proper parents will never approve of a working-class Jewish boy for their precious only daughter. But that doesnâ€™t make their first, shy kiss less significant, or the moment theyâ€™re torn apart less shocking.

The next time they see each other, it will be across the packed courtyard of a Nazi concentration camp â€“ Felix in the prisonersâ€™ ranks and Inge on the arm of her new, Nazi husband.

Inge never knew that her fatherâ€™s â€˜party loyaltyâ€™ would extend to marrying her off to a cruel Nazi officer twice her age, who sees his new wife as just another thing to control. She has always been a good girl â€“ a silent wife â€“ but when Inge sees Felix that day â€“ beaten, bloody and brave â€“ she knows she canâ€™t stay silent any longer.

She must save him, whatever the cost, whatever her husband or even her country might do to her laterâ€¦

What readers are saying about The Fortunate Ones:

âââââ â€˜What an amazing read, well written emotional and very compellingâ€¦ I was totally absorbed in the story and I would love to give it 10 stars. One of my best reads this year. I can't begin to say how much I loved this book, I couldn't put it down, absolutely brilliant.â€™ Goodreads reviewer

âââââ â€˜Heartbreaking... I cried many, many timesâ€¦This story showed just how important hope can be.... The historical detail Hokin poured into this book through her research was simply phenomenal. The Fortunate Ones is a must-read.â€™ Goodreads reviewer

âââââ â€˜This was a wonderful story about romance, life, and survival. I could not put it downâ€¦ heartbreaking.â€™ Crossroad Reviews

âââââ â€˜This story just swept me awayâ€¦ I was left speechlessâ€¦ just wow!!... I do recommend a box of tissuesâ€¦ This book will have you turning the pages.â€™ Red Headed Book Lady blog

âââââ â€˜I stayed up all hours to finish this book. There were moments I could barely breathe. A fantastic and compelling read if you like suspense, WWII, and stories that arenâ€™t always tied neatly with a bow.â€™ Goodreads reviewer

âââââ â€˜Contained within a richly detailed narrative was a story that spoke of prevalence of the human spirit, both resilient and beatific, bowed but never broken by the unfathomable horrors of war. Captivating. Sobering. Unflinching. 5+ stars.â€™ Goodreads reviewer

âââââ€˜The writing is deeply moving, so much detail is cleverly woven throughout to make this a vivid and entrancing read. Strong characters make this such a gripping read.â€™ NetGalley reviewer

âââââ â€˜What an extraordinary, engaging story. It moved me to undiscovered heights of understanding and compassion. A novel that will stay in my mind forever.â€™ Goodreads reviewer
Country USA
Manufacturer Bookouture
Binding Kindle Edition
ReleaseDate 2020-01-20
Format Kindle eBook

The Fortunate Ones: Beautiful and heartbreaking World War 2 historical fiction

What readers are saying about The Fortunate Ones:

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Country	USA
Manufacturer	Bookouture
Binding	Kindle Edition
ReleaseDate	2020-01-20
Format	Kindle eBook