{"product_id":"the-girl-from-the-fjords-emotional-world-war-2-historical-fiction-9781805085973","title":"The Girl from the Fjords: Emotional World War 2 historical fiction","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA breathtaking tale of motherhood, family and survival in war-torn Norway.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the serene beauty of the Norwegian fjords, \u003cstrong\u003eAsta Nilsen's\u003c\/strong\u003e world is suddenly shattered when German forces invade her homeland. Caring for her ailing father in their remote red cabin while her brother flees to Scotland to join the Allied forces, Asta struggles to survive under the harsh realities of occupation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen Asta finds herself with child after a brief affair that will forever mark her as a traitor in her neighbours' eyes, she makes the heart-wrenching decision to leave Norway to protect her daughter. But fate has more challenges in store when young Kari is stolen from her and prepared for adoption in Australia.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpanning the occupied fjords of Norway to the rubble of post-war Germany and the streets of Stockholm, this sweeping novel explores the impossible choices faced during wartime and their lingering consequences. In the chaos of war, can Asta find her daughter and bring her home?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA deeply moving story of resilience, sacrifice and the enduring power of love against the backdrop of one of history's darkest chapters.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat readers are saying about books by Eliza Graham\u003cem\u003e: \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"My heart broke at this book\u003c\/strong\u003e...\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eIt's a book of sadness and hope... \u003cstrong\u003eIt's very gripping and moving and one of my favourite reads of the year!\u003c\/strong\u003e\" Reader review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cstrong\u003eWow!!!! This book had me hooked from the very beginning. This will be one of my top-5 books this year! Highly, highly recommend\u003c\/strong\u003e\" Reader review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cstrong\u003eA gorgeously written dual timeline WWII Historical Fiction novel, utterly engrossing \u003c\/strong\u003ewith vivid descriptions and memorable characters... \u003cstrong\u003ePrepare for your heart to hurt but the reward pays dividends\u003c\/strong\u003e. Immerse yourself and allow it to seep in.\" Reader review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cstrong\u003eI've just read it in one sitting. I couldn't put it down it was so gripping.\" \u003c\/strong\u003eReader review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cstrong\u003eHaunting and heartbreaking\u003c\/strong\u003e... This book\u003cstrong\u003e gripped me from chapter one\u003c\/strong\u003e... \u003cstrong\u003eThe story that unfolds will break your heart and have you weeping for Sophie\u003c\/strong\u003e.\" Reader review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cstrong\u003eI don't often begin a review with tear-filled eyes, but \u003cem\u003eThe Midwife's Promise\u003c\/em\u003e left me in a huge puddle. Gripped, devastated and heartbroken \u003c\/strong\u003eare just a few words I felt after completing this novel. 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I've been long-listed for the Richard and Judy Summer Read, shortlisted for World Book Day Hidden Gem, and nominated for the Costa and Baileys prizes.","brand":"Storm Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51580180267282,"sku":"9781805085973","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_c6476af1-962b-4c18-ac87-91ea1a71e2ab.jpg?v=1756209683","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-girl-from-the-fjords-emotional-world-war-2-historical-fiction-9781805085973","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}