{"product_id":"the-girl-from-the-mountains-absolutely-heartbreaking-and-gripping-world-war-2-historical-fiction-9781800191617","title":"The Girl from the Mountains: Absolutely heartbreaking and gripping World War 2 historical fiction","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe story of one young woman's exceptional courage in the darkest of times, set in the stunningly atmospheric mountains of Czechoslovakia during the Second World War.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1938: Magda \u003c\/strong\u003ehas led a sheltered life in her small village until the day she is forced from her home by the invading Nazi army. Torn away from her family and the only place she has ever known, she is offered refuge in an alpine villa owned by brilliant Dr Tauber and his talented, beautiful wife.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut despite having friends in high places, the Jewish Taubers are living on borrowed time. When the Gestapo come to arrest them, Magda is asked to protect something more precious than the silver and jewels they leave behind. Their newborn son \u003cstrong\u003eSamuel\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMagda turns to the local Resistance, who hide Samuel nearby. Determined to help them and save her country, Magda remains in the house to serve the Nazi commander, passing messages and supplies to the secret network. 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Perfect for fans of \u003cem\u003eMy Name is Eva\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eThe Alice Network\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eThe German Midwife\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePreviously published as \u003cem\u003eMagda's Mark, \u003c\/em\u003ethis edition has substantial editorial changes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePraise for \u003cem\u003eThe Girl from the Mountains\u003c\/em\u003e: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cstrong\u003eA gripping read from the start\u003c\/strong\u003e... Magda is \u003cstrong\u003ea compelling heroine\u003c\/strong\u003e living through the most devastating time in human history... The authenticity of time and place was captured so well.\" Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cstrong\u003eAction, adventures, family, war\u003c\/strong\u003e and so many different emotions... \u003cstrong\u003eGrab a few tissues\u003c\/strong\u003e... Such \u003cstrong\u003ea powerful story\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eyou must read\u003c\/strong\u003e.\" Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cstrong\u003eA wonderful intense read\u003c\/strong\u003e... \u003cstrong\u003eSo vivid\u003c\/strong\u003e you will feel you are there. \u003cstrong\u003eI could not put this story down\u003c\/strong\u003e. I loved the book.\" Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cstrong\u003eReaders will be captivated by Magda's character\u003c\/strong\u003e... \u003cstrong\u003eI could barely put down the book\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cstrong\u003eI smiled, cried\u003c\/strong\u003e... I recommend it to all history lovers \" Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cstrong\u003eRiveting, intense\u003c\/strong\u003e... From the very beginning you feel like you're amidst the chaos, the \u003cstrong\u003eheartbreak\u003c\/strong\u003e, the despair but also \u003cstrong\u003ethe incredible bravery and spirit\u003c\/strong\u003e of the people in WWII... 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