Carly Schabowski – författare

A BRAND NEW unforgettable, heart-wrenching and utterly unputdownable tale of courage, sacrifice and hope from the bestselling author of The Rainbow . Perfect for fans of Kristin Hannah, Fiona Valpy and All the Light We Cannot See. 🦋🗝️1939, Poland: Would you save a child in a warzone? Marcin is just hoping to keep himself safe during the Nazi invasion. But once he befriends his Jewish neighbors, his fate is sealed, and when their building is raided by the Nazis, Marcin finds himself hiding their son, Adam.Marcin vows to keep Adam safe at all costs. But as he starts an impossible journey across the borders of wartorn Europe towards safety, he begins to realize Adam isn’t the only child who needs his help. And when they encounter more orphaned children in hiding, Marcin becomes determined to save as many as possible. Even if that will put his own life—and Adam’s—at terrible risk.What Adam and the other orphans don’t know, is that Marcin has a secret. He did something terrible in Poland. Something he can never forgive himself for. Until many years later, where he’s living his life peacefully in rural Washington, USA, and he answers a call from another mother in distress. Marcin is needed again. But this time, it’s Adam’s daughter who needs him...An impossible journey, a secret that spans generations, and a story about loss, bravery and healing that you’ll never forget!Readers love Carly Schabowski’s heartbreaking historical novels:“A stunningly, different WW2 story… Emotional and raw… Will stay with me for a long time.” Helen Parusel, author“A powerful and moving story… I was both intrigued and touched… Highly recommended.” Kate Hewitt, author“Never have I read a story told in such a poignant manner… Absorbing with a beautifully-drawn cast of characters. An exquisite gift to the reader that wraps around your heart.” Jina Bacarr, author“Oh my gosh I don’t know where to start, this book broke me… it will stay with me for a very long time... Heartbreaking, poignant, gripping and compelling, I felt every emotion… I read this book in one sitting.” Fiction Vixen Reads ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“Phenomenal and heartbreaking… Amazing… Heartfelt, emotional and unputdownable… In tears… An absolute must-read.” Page Turners ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“Wow!! Just wow!!… This book is brilliant! More than brilliant, amazing!!!… Absolutely gripping, addictive and captivating… I was absolutely hooked from the first page to the last!!” Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“Will rip your heart out… It has heartache, pain, loss, joy, and sorrow. It’s great WWII historical fiction… Heartbreaking.” Books Read By Prairie Girl ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“Left me speechless and had me wanting to roll up in a ball and cry hysterically… Heartbreaking… Had me in tears and kept me hooked until the final page… I could not stop thinking about the characters.” Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“I was captivated by this powerful and emotional WWII novel… I found myself hanging onto every word, and it felt almost as though I had become part of the story… Heart-rending… left me close to tears.” Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“Beautifully crafted… Moving… A vivid picture of resilience and survival… A heart-wrenching yet hopeful exploration of the human spirit… I highly recommend it to fans of WWII fiction.” Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Inspired by a true story from the author’s own family, comes a heartbreaking WW2 story, perfect for fans of The Tattooist of Auschwitz, All the Light We Cannot See, and The Nightingale. 💔1939, Poland: The teenage girl hears the gunshots before she sees the Nazis approach her home. Ania’s family don’t have time to run, but she does. Hiding nearby, she listens to her sister’s screams, as she strokes the red ribbon she keeps tied around her wrist and begins to plot her revenge…When she comes across a group of misfits all rejected by the resistance, Ania realizes she alone has the power to unite them. Together, these outcasts will help her destroy each and every one of the people who took everything from her. Starting with a near-impossible plan to liberate prisoners from the notoriously brutal Lublin concentration camp…The Nazis have no idea what – or who – they are up against. And they’re about to discover that nobody should cross a woman who has nothing to lose.An absolutely gripping story, about courage and sacrifice in the darkest days of war. by the bestselling author of The Rainbow and The Watchmaker of Dachau.Readers love The Girl with the Red Ribbon:‘A stunningly, different WW2 story told from the POV of a girl defined her whole life for being different. Emotional and raw, the brilliant portrayal of Ania will stay with me for a long time.' Helen Parusel, author‘Never have I read a story told in such a poignant manner about a young woman who finds the courage to stand up to the Nazis at whatever the cost. Absorbing, beautifully-drawn cast of characters, an exquisite gift to the reader that wraps around your heart and ties it up with a red ribbon.’ Jina Bacarr, author‘A powerful and moving story with a strong and unique heroine… I was both intrigued and touched by Ania’s journey. Highly recommended.’ Kate Hewitt, author‘Raw and heartbreaking, yet full of perseverance, love and strength… Had me gripped from the very beginning… It truly moved me.’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Awesome book! I loved it a lot! I read a lot of historical fiction and this was top tier!’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘I was captivated by this powerful and emotional WWII novel… I found myself hanging onto every word, and it felt almost as though I had become part of the story myself, as an onlooker or observer… This heart-rending story left me close to tears.’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Historical fiction at its best… A sad story of the horrors of war and how the loss of family and friends can change you. A truly heartbreaking yet engaging read.’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Beautifully crafted… Moving… A vivid picture of resilience and survival… Haunting… A heart-wrenching yet hopeful exploration of the human spirit, and I highly recommend it to fans of WWII fiction.’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘A stunningly different WW2 story told from the POV of a girl defined her whole life for being different. Emotional and raw, the brilliant portrayal of Ania will stay with me for a long time.’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘I could not put the book down for fear of missing an important piece of information. [A] compelling but heart-breaking story.’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘I loved this book, it was so sad and emotional but very well written… Truly heartbreaking.’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Inspired by a true story from the author’s own family, comes a heartbreaking WW2 story, perfect for fans of The Tattooist of Auschwitz, All the Light We Cannot See, and The Nightingale. 💔1939, Poland: The teenage girl hears the gunshots before she sees the Nazis approach her home. Ania’s family don’t have time to run, but she does. Hiding nearby, she listens to her sister’s screams, as she strokes the red ribbon she keeps tied around her wrist and begins to plot her revenge…When she comes across a group of misfits all rejected by the resistance, Ania realizes she alone has the power to unite them. Together, these outcasts will help her destroy each and every one of the people who took everything from her. Starting with a near-impossible plan to liberate prisoners from the notoriously brutal Lublin concentration camp…The Nazis have no idea what – or who – they are up against. And they’re about to discover that nobody should cross a woman who has nothing to lose.An absolutely gripping story, about courage and sacrifice in the darkest days of war. by the bestselling author of The Rainbow and The Watchmaker of Dachau.Readers love The Girl with the Red Ribbon:‘A stunningly, different WW2 story told from the POV of a girl defined her whole life for being different. Emotional and raw, the brilliant portrayal of Ania will stay with me for a long time.' Helen Parusel, author‘Never have I read a story told in such a poignant manner about a young woman who finds the courage to stand up to the Nazis at whatever the cost. Absorbing, beautifully-drawn cast of characters, an exquisite gift to the reader that wraps around your heart and ties it up with a red ribbon.’ Jina Bacarr, author‘A powerful and moving story with a strong and unique heroine… I was both intrigued and touched by Ania’s journey. Highly recommended.’ Kate Hewitt, author‘Raw and heartbreaking, yet full of perseverance, love and strength… Had me gripped from the very beginning… It truly moved me.’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Awesome book! I loved it a lot! I read a lot of historical fiction and this was top tier!’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘I was captivated by this powerful and emotional WWII novel… I found myself hanging onto every word, and it felt almost as though I had become part of the story myself, as an onlooker or observer… This heart-rending story left me close to tears.’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Historical fiction at its best… A sad story of the horrors of war and how the loss of family and friends can change you. A truly heartbreaking yet engaging read.’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Beautifully crafted… Moving… A vivid picture of resilience and survival… Haunting… A heart-wrenching yet hopeful exploration of the human spirit, and I highly recommend it to fans of WWII fiction.’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘A stunningly different WW2 story told from the POV of a girl defined her whole life for being different. Emotional and raw, the brilliant portrayal of Ania will stay with me for a long time.’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘I could not put the book down for fear of missing an important piece of information. [A] compelling but heart-breaking story.’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘I loved this book, it was so sad and emotional but very well written… Truly heartbreaking.’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Inspired by a true story from the author’s own family, comes a heartbreaking WW2 story, perfect for fans of The Tattooist of Auschwitz, All the Light We Cannot See, and The Nightingale. 💔1939, Poland: The teenage girl hears the gunshots before she sees the Nazis approach her home. Ania’s family don’t have time to run, but she does. Hiding nearby, she listens to her sister’s screams, as she strokes the red ribbon she keeps tied around her wrist and begins to plot her revenge…When she comes across a group of misfits all rejected by the resistance, Ania realizes she alone has the power to unite them. Together, these outcasts will help her destroy each and every one of the people who took everything from her. Starting with a near-impossible plan to liberate prisoners from the notoriously brutal Lublin concentration camp…The Nazis have no idea what – or who – they are up against. And they’re about to discover that nobody should cross a woman who has nothing to lose.An absolutely gripping story, about courage and sacrifice in the darkest days of war. by the bestselling author of The Rainbow and The Watchmaker of Dachau.Readers love The Girl with the Red Ribbon:‘A stunningly, different WW2 story told from the POV of a girl defined her whole life for being different. Emotional and raw, the brilliant portrayal of Ania will stay with me for a long time.' Helen Parusel, author‘Never have I read a story told in such a poignant manner about a young woman who finds the courage to stand up to the Nazis at whatever the cost. Absorbing, beautifully-drawn cast of characters, an exquisite gift to the reader that wraps around your heart and ties it up with a red ribbon.’ Jina Bacarr, author‘A powerful and moving story with a strong and unique heroine… I was both intrigued and touched by Ania’s journey. Highly recommended.’ Kate Hewitt, author‘Raw and heartbreaking, yet full of perseverance, love and strength… Had me gripped from the very beginning… It truly moved me.’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Awesome book! I loved it a lot! I read a lot of historical fiction and this was top tier!’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘I was captivated by this powerful and emotional WWII novel… I found myself hanging onto every word, and it felt almost as though I had become part of the story myself, as an onlooker or observer… This heart-rending story left me close to tears.’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Historical fiction at its best… A sad story of the horrors of war and how the loss of family and friends can change you. A truly heartbreaking yet engaging read.’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Beautifully crafted… Moving… A vivid picture of resilience and survival… Haunting… A heart-wrenching yet hopeful exploration of the human spirit, and I highly recommend it to fans of WWII fiction.’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘A stunningly different WW2 story told from the POV of a girl defined her whole life for being different. Emotional and raw, the brilliant portrayal of Ania will stay with me for a long time.’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘I could not put the book down for fear of missing an important piece of information. [A] compelling but heart-breaking story.’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘I loved this book, it was so sad and emotional but very well written… Truly heartbreaking.’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

A BRAND NEW unforgettable, heart-wrenching and utterly unputdownable tale of courage, sacrifice and hope from the bestselling author of The Rainbow . Perfect for fans of Kristin Hannah, Fiona Valpy and All the Light We Cannot See. 🦋🗝️1939, Poland: Would you save a child in a warzone? Marcin is just hoping to keep himself safe during the Nazi invasion. But once he befriends his Jewish neighbors, his fate is sealed, and when their building is raided by the Nazis, Marcin finds himself hiding their son, Adam.Marcin vows to keep Adam safe at all costs. But as he starts an impossible journey across the borders of wartorn Europe towards safety, he begins to realize Adam isn’t the only child who needs his help. And when they encounter more orphaned children in hiding, Marcin becomes determined to save as many as possible. Even if that will put his own life—and Adam’s—at terrible risk.What Adam and the other orphans don’t know, is that Marcin has a secret. He did something terrible in Poland. Something he can never forgive himself for. Until many years later, where he’s living his life peacefully in rural Washington, USA, and he answers a call from another mother in distress. Marcin is needed again. But this time, it’s Adam’s daughter who needs him...An impossible journey, a secret that spans generations, and a story about loss, bravery and healing that you’ll never forget!Readers love Carly Schabowski’s heartbreaking historical novels:“A stunningly, different WW2 story… Emotional and raw… Will stay with me for a long time.” Helen Parusel, author“A powerful and moving story… I was both intrigued and touched… Highly recommended.” Kate Hewitt, author“Never have I read a story told in such a poignant manner… Absorbing with a beautifully-drawn cast of characters. An exquisite gift to the reader that wraps around your heart.” Jina Bacarr, author“Oh my gosh I don’t know where to start, this book broke me… it will stay with me for a very long time... Heartbreaking, poignant, gripping and compelling, I felt every emotion… I read this book in one sitting.” Fiction Vixen Reads ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“Phenomenal and heartbreaking… Amazing… Heartfelt, emotional and unputdownable… In tears… An absolute must-read.” Page Turners ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“Wow!! Just wow!!… This book is brilliant! More than brilliant, amazing!!!… Absolutely gripping, addictive and captivating… I was absolutely hooked from the first page to the last!!” Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“Will rip your heart out… It has heartache, pain, loss, joy, and sorrow. It’s great WWII historical fiction… Heartbreaking.” Books Read By Prairie Girl ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“Left me speechless and had me wanting to roll up in a ball and cry hysterically… Heartbreaking… Had me in tears and kept me hooked until the final page… I could not stop thinking about the characters.” Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“I was captivated by this powerful and emotional WWII novel… I found myself hanging onto every word, and it felt almost as though I had become part of the story… Heart-rending… left me close to tears.” Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“Beautifully crafted… Moving… A vivid picture of resilience and survival… A heart-wrenching yet hopeful exploration of the human spirit… I highly recommend it to fans of WWII fiction.” Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

A BRAND NEW unforgettable, heart-wrenching and utterly unputdownable tale of courage, sacrifice and hope from the bestselling author of The Rainbow . Perfect for fans of Kristin Hannah, Fiona Valpy and All the Light We Cannot See. 🦋🗝️1939, Poland: Would you save a child in a warzone? Marcin is just hoping to keep himself safe during the Nazi invasion. But once he befriends his Jewish neighbors, his fate is sealed, and when their building is raided by the Nazis, Marcin finds himself hiding their son, Adam.Marcin vows to keep Adam safe at all costs. But as he starts an impossible journey across the borders of wartorn Europe towards safety, he begins to realize Adam isn’t the only child who needs his help. And when they encounter more orphaned children in hiding, Marcin becomes determined to save as many as possible. Even if that will put his own life—and Adam’s—at terrible risk.What Adam and the other orphans don’t know, is that Marcin has a secret. He did something terrible in Poland. Something he can never forgive himself for. Until many years later, where he’s living his life peacefully in rural Washington, USA, and he answers a call from another mother in distress. Marcin is needed again. But this time, it’s Adam’s daughter who needs him...An impossible journey, a secret that spans generations, and a story about loss, bravery and healing that you’ll never forget!Readers love Carly Schabowski’s heartbreaking historical novels:“A stunningly, different WW2 story… Emotional and raw… Will stay with me for a long time.” Helen Parusel, author“A powerful and moving story… I was both intrigued and touched… Highly recommended.” Kate Hewitt, author“Never have I read a story told in such a poignant manner… Absorbing with a beautifully-drawn cast of characters. An exquisite gift to the reader that wraps around your heart.” Jina Bacarr, author“Oh my gosh I don’t know where to start, this book broke me… it will stay with me for a very long time... Heartbreaking, poignant, gripping and compelling, I felt every emotion… I read this book in one sitting.” Fiction Vixen Reads ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“Phenomenal and heartbreaking… Amazing… Heartfelt, emotional and unputdownable… In tears… An absolute must-read.” Page Turners ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“Wow!! Just wow!!… This book is brilliant! More than brilliant, amazing!!!… Absolutely gripping, addictive and captivating… I was absolutely hooked from the first page to the last!!” Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“Will rip your heart out… It has heartache, pain, loss, joy, and sorrow. It’s great WWII historical fiction… Heartbreaking.” Books Read By Prairie Girl ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“Left me speechless and had me wanting to roll up in a ball and cry hysterically… Heartbreaking… Had me in tears and kept me hooked until the final page… I could not stop thinking about the characters.” Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“I was captivated by this powerful and emotional WWII novel… I found myself hanging onto every word, and it felt almost as though I had become part of the story… Heart-rending… left me close to tears.” Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“Beautifully crafted… Moving… A vivid picture of resilience and survival… A heart-wrenching yet hopeful exploration of the human spirit… I highly recommend it to fans of WWII fiction.” Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

A BRAND NEW unforgettable, heart-wrenching and utterly unputdownable tale of courage, sacrifice and hope from the bestselling author of The Rainbow . Perfect for fans of Kristin Hannah, Fiona Valpy and All the Light We Cannot See. 🦋🗝️1939, Poland: Would you save a child in a warzone? Marcin is just hoping to keep himself safe during the Nazi invasion. But once he befriends his Jewish neighbors, his fate is sealed, and when their building is raided by the Nazis, Marcin finds himself hiding their son, Adam.Marcin vows to keep Adam safe at all costs. But as he starts an impossible journey across the borders of wartorn Europe towards safety, he begins to realize Adam isn’t the only child who needs his help. And when they encounter more orphaned children in hiding, Marcin becomes determined to save as many as possible. Even if that will put his own life—and Adam’s—at terrible risk.What Adam and the other orphans don’t know, is that Marcin has a secret. He did something terrible in Poland. Something he can never forgive himself for. Until many years later, where he’s living his life peacefully in rural Washington, USA, and he answers a call from another mother in distress. Marcin is needed again. But this time, it’s Adam’s daughter who needs him...An impossible journey, a secret that spans generations, and a story about loss, bravery and healing that you’ll never forget!Readers love Carly Schabowski’s heartbreaking historical novels:“A stunningly, different WW2 story… Emotional and raw… Will stay with me for a long time.” Helen Parusel, author“A powerful and moving story… I was both intrigued and touched… Highly recommended.” Kate Hewitt, author“Never have I read a story told in such a poignant manner… Absorbing with a beautifully-drawn cast of characters. An exquisite gift to the reader that wraps around your heart.” Jina Bacarr, author“Oh my gosh I don’t know where to start, this book broke me… it will stay with me for a very long time... Heartbreaking, poignant, gripping and compelling, I felt every emotion… I read this book in one sitting.” Fiction Vixen Reads ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“Phenomenal and heartbreaking… Amazing… Heartfelt, emotional and unputdownable… In tears… An absolute must-read.” Page Turners ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“Wow!! Just wow!!… This book is brilliant! More than brilliant, amazing!!!… Absolutely gripping, addictive and captivating… I was absolutely hooked from the first page to the last!!” Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“Will rip your heart out… It has heartache, pain, loss, joy, and sorrow. It’s great WWII historical fiction… Heartbreaking.” Books Read By Prairie Girl ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“Left me speechless and had me wanting to roll up in a ball and cry hysterically… Heartbreaking… Had me in tears and kept me hooked until the final page… I could not stop thinking about the characters.” Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“I was captivated by this powerful and emotional WWII novel… I found myself hanging onto every word, and it felt almost as though I had become part of the story… Heart-rending… left me close to tears.” Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“Beautifully crafted… Moving… A vivid picture of resilience and survival… A heart-wrenching yet hopeful exploration of the human spirit… I highly recommend it to fans of WWII fiction.” Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

A BRAND NEW unforgettable, heart-wrenching and utterly unputdownable tale of courage, sacrifice and hope from the bestselling author of The Rainbow . Perfect for fans of Kristin Hannah, Fiona Valpy and All the Light We Cannot See. ????1939, Poland: Would you save a child in a warzone? Marcin is just hoping to keep himself safe during the Nazi invasion. But once he befriends his Jewish neighbors, his fate is sealed, and when their building is raided by the Nazis, Marcin finds himself hiding their son, Adam.Marcin vows to keep Adam safe at all costs. But as he starts an impossible journey across the borders of wartorn Europe towards safety, he begins to realize Adam isn't the only child who needs his help. And when they encounter more orphaned children in hiding, Marcin becomes determined to save as many as possible. Even if that will put his own life-and Adam's-at terrible risk.What Adam and the other orphans don't know, is that Marcin has a secret. He did something terrible in Poland. Something he can never forgive himself for. Until many years later, where he's living his life peacefully in rural Washington, USA, and he answers a call from another mother in distress. Marcin is needed again. But this time, it's Adam's daughter who needs him...An impossible journey, a secret that spans generations, and a story about loss, bravery and healing that you'll never forget!Readers love Carly Schabowski's heartbreaking historical novels:"e;A stunningly, different WW2 story... Emotional and raw... Will stay with me for a long time."e; Helen Parusel, author"e;A powerful and moving story... I was both intrigued and touched... Highly recommended."e; Kate Hewitt, author"e;Never have I read a story told in such a poignant manner... Absorbing with a beautifully-drawn cast of characters. An exquisite gift to the reader that wraps around your heart."e; Jina Bacarr, author"e;Oh my gosh I don't know where to start, this book broke me... it will stay with me for a very long time... Heartbreaking, poignant, gripping and compelling, I felt every emotion... I read this book in one sitting."e; Fiction Vixen Reads ?????"e;Phenomenal and heartbreaking... Amazing... Heartfelt, emotional and unputdownable... In tears... An absolute must-read."e; Page Turners ?????"e;Wow!! Just wow!!... This book is brilliant! More than brilliant, amazing!!!... Absolutely gripping, addictive and captivating... I was absolutely hooked from the first page to the last!!"e; Reader Review ?????"e;Will rip your heart out... It has heartache, pain, loss, joy, and sorrow. It's great WWII historical fiction... Heartbreaking."e; Books Read By Prairie Girl ?????"e;Left me speechless and had me wanting to roll up in a ball and cry hysterically... Heartbreaking... Had me in tears and kept me hooked until the final page... I could not stop thinking about the characters."e; Reader Review ?????"e;I was captivated by this powerful and emotional WWII novel... I found myself hanging onto every word, and it felt almost as though I had become part of the story... Heart-rending... left me close to tears."e; Reader Review ?????"e;Beautifully crafted... Moving... A vivid picture of resilience and survival... A heart-wrenching yet hopeful exploration of the human spirit... I highly recommend it to fans of WWII fiction."e; Reader Review ?????

BRAND NEW from the bestselling author of The Watchmaker of Dachau comes a powerful novel about love, heartbreak, and the stories we tell ourselves. Perfect for fans of Kristin Hannah, Fiona Valpy and All the Light We Cannot See.It takes courage to tell your story...Krakow, 1994. When an elderly woman named Lena meets a young girl, the child is carrying a toy bear, who she has named Wojtek. She quietly tells Lena it's named after a bear who was famous in the second world war. This is a name Lena hasn't heard in many years. And so she begins her story... Krakow, 1940. When Lena was young, she loved to tell stories - about the places she would go, the battles she would fight, the great loves she might have - imagining herself the heroine in every tale. But when the Soviet forces invade her town, and take her to a Siberian gulag, leaving her with no family, no home, no strength to fight... her dreams feel further away than ever.Until the Soviets change sides in the war, and Lena finds herself being rescued, and on an unexpected journey - one that runs in parallel with a tame bear named Wojtek. As their journey takes them across the Middle East, to Africa, and finally to war-torn Italy, she realized there might be a chance for her to live the life she always told stories about - fighting the hated Nazis.But there is one thing missing... a great love. Lena knows she doesn't need saving by a man. But when Wojtek the bear leads her to an injured stranger, she realises perhaps it's not her who needs rescue. The only problem is that the man she's led to is a German soldier, on the other side of the war from her...Can love conquer all in wartime? Don't miss this unforgettable story! Readers love Carly Schabowski's powerful historical novels:"e;A stunningly, different WW2 story... Emotional and raw... Will stay with me for a long time."e; Helen Parusel, author"e;A powerful and moving story... I was both intrigued and touched... Highly recommended."e; Kate Hewitt, author"e;Never have I read a story told in such a poignant manner... Absorbing with a beautifully-drawn cast of characters. An exquisite gift to the reader that wraps around your heart."e; Jina Bacarr, author

Berättelser från andra världskriget är en serie berörande romaner om hjältarna som klev fram när det var som mörkast, offren som vi ska minnas, men också hopp och kärlek som överlevde allt. Paris, 1940. Tjugoårige Michel Bonnet lever för dagen med tillfälliga jobb på hästmarknaderna i stadens utkanter. Men när nazisterna ockuperar Paris bestämmer han sig för att fly och smyger en natt ombord på ett tåg på väg söderut. En enkel flyktplan som fripassagerare, men resan kommer att förändra hans liv för alltid. Tåget transporterar en kringresande cirkus och dess ägare erbjuder Michel ett jobb som hästskötare – på ett villkor, han måste hålla sig för sig själv och aldrig prata med någon om vad han ser. Medan Michel dras längre in i cirkusens förunderliga värld blir det allt svårare för honom att hålla sitt löfte. Något märkligt pågår bland cirkustälten, men vad? Och hur ska han vinna den gåtfulla och vackra akrobaten Friedas hjärta när han inte ens får möta hennes blick?

Berättelser från andra världskriget är en serie berörande romaner om hjältarna som klev fram när det var som mörkast, offren som vi ska minnas, men också hopp och kärlek som överlevde allt. Paris, 1940. Tjugoårige Michel Bonnet lever för dagen med tillfälliga jobb på hästmarknaderna i stadens utkanter. Men när nazisterna ockuperar Paris bestämmer han sig för att fly och smyger en natt ombord på ett tåg på väg söderut. En enkel flyktplan som fripassagerare, men resan kommer att förändra hans liv för alltid. Tåget transporterar en kringresande cirkus och dess ägare erbjuder Michel ett jobb som hästskötare – på ett villkor, han måste hålla sig för sig själv och aldrig prata med någon om vad han ser. Medan Michel dras längre in i cirkusens förunderliga värld blir det allt svårare för honom att hålla sitt löfte. Något märkligt pågår bland cirkustälten, men vad? Och hur ska han vinna den gåtfulla och vackra akrobaten Friedas hjärta när han inte ens får möta hennes blick?

Berättelser från andra världskriget är en serie berörande romaner om hjältarna som klev fram när det var som mörkast, offren som vi ska minnas, men också hopp och kärlek som överlevde allt. Paris, 1940. Tjugoårige Michel Bonnet lever för dagen med tillfälliga jobb på hästmarknaderna i stadens utkanter. Men när nazisterna ockuperar Paris bestämmer han sig för att fly och smyger en natt ombord på ett tåg på väg söderut. En enkel flyktplan som fripassagerare, men resan kommer att förändra hans liv för alltid. Tåget transporterar en kringresande cirkus och dess ägare erbjuder Michel ett jobb som hästskötare – på ett villkor, han måste hålla sig för sig själv och aldrig prata med någon om vad han ser. Medan Michel dras längre in i cirkusens förunderliga värld blir det allt svårare för honom att hålla sitt löfte. Något märkligt pågår bland cirkustälten, men vad? Och hur ska han vinna den gåtfulla och vackra akrobaten Friedas hjärta när han inte ens får möta hennes blick?