{"product_id":"9781837515288-a-mothers-war","title":"A Mother's War","description":"\u003cmeta content=\"text\/html; charset=utf-8\" http-equiv=\"Content-Type\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA gripping WW2 historical novel from Helen Parusel for 2023. A forbidden romance in occupied Norway…\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNarvik, 1940.\u003c\/strong\u003e After Laila awakens to the sight of warships in the fjord, it isn't long before she turns resistor to the brutal Nazi regime. She is horrified when local girls begin affairs with enemy soldiers, yet against her own principles, she finds herself falling in love with German soldier, Josef.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJosef is not like the others. He becomes involved in helping her and the locals with resistance activities, risking his life on more than one occasion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut then Laila finds out she is pregnant. With Josef sent to the Russian front, and Laila cast out by her family, she turns to a home for women which promises to care for her and her unborn child. But instead, she finds herself caught in a system of evil far beyond what she thought possible…\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'This debut shines a light on a little known, but no less vital, corner of the war - events we should all know about. \u003cstrong\u003eFascinating\u003c\/strong\u003e.' Mandy Robotham, author of \u003cem\u003eThe War Pianist\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'The layers of deception Laila encounters at the Lebensborn home were \u003cstrong\u003emasterfully done\u003c\/strong\u003e and had me glued to the pages. A powerful debut, and a must-read for fans of historical fiction.' USA Today bestseller, Andie Newton\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'\u003cstrong\u003eAtmospheric and gripping.\u003c\/strong\u003e' Jacquie Bloese, author of \u003cem\u003eThe French House\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'.both a \u003cstrong\u003epoignant love story\u003c\/strong\u003e, and a fascinating exploration of the experience of being an occupied nation during a time of war. \u003cstrong\u003eAn accomplished and gripping debut!\u003c\/strong\u003e' Louise Fein, author of \u003cem\u003ePeople Like Us\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'A heartbreaking tale of love, loss and \u003cstrong\u003eoverwhelming courage\u003c\/strong\u003e. I was captivated, and couldn't turn the pages fast enough.\" Siobhan Daiko, author of \u003cem\u003eThe Girl from Venice\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'The compelling story of Laila - a woman of \u003cstrong\u003egreat hope and courage\u003c\/strong\u003e - who showed how love, loyalty and compassion can endure despite the evils of war.' Catherine Law, author of \u003cem\u003eThe Officer's Wife\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e‘The story \u003cstrong\u003etore my heart out\u003c\/strong\u003e but I love the strength and determination in the most vulnerable characters … A gripping and exciting read.’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ netgalley review\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e‘This book is \u003cstrong\u003epowerful, thought provoking\u003c\/strong\u003e and is written in such a beautiful way … we just NEED a sequel as simple as that.’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ netgalley review\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e‘A beautiful story of \u003cstrong\u003eheroism, bravery, womanhood, motherhood\u003c\/strong\u003e, and love amidst the chaos of war. It’s such an addicting and beautifully written story. I stayed up way past my bedtime to finish this book!’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ netgalley review\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e‘A \u003cstrong\u003esuperbly written\u003c\/strong\u003e book … It is truly a sublime read that creates a picture of beauty, sadness, loss and the ability to overcome. I LOVED IT!’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ netgalley review\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e‘A \u003cstrong\u003emarvellous\u003c\/strong\u003e historical debut that \u003cstrong\u003eenthralled\u003c\/strong\u003e me … a fabulous debut’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ netgalley review\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rarewaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41081553780833,"sku":"9781837515288","price":25.58,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0092\/7504\/8033\/files\/02b39a43d3e1a3b4313e39c77cc19c09.jpg?v=1700295642","url":"https:\/\/www.rarewaves.com\/products\/9781837515288-a-mothers-war","provider":"Rarewaves.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}