Survivors of War – serie

'A thrilling, immersive and beautifully written historical novel that will resonate long after the last page is turned. Highly recommended' MARIUS GABRIEL'Taut, compelling and beautifully written – I loved it!’ DAISY WOOD The Enemy's Wife, Book 2 in the series, is available to order now! 'I seldom give books of this type five stars, but this one fully deserves it for bringing something new and refreshing to the genre.' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A moving, page-turning story about a little-known chapter of World War II. Perfect for fans of Kate Quinn and Anna Stuart. 1940. As Soviet forces storm Lithuania, Zofia and her brother Jacek must flee to survive.A lifeline appears when Japanese consul Sugihara offers them visas on one condition: they must deliver a parcel to Tokyo. Inside lies intelligence on Nazi atrocities, evidence so explosive that Nazi and Soviet agents will stop at nothing to possess it.Pursued across Siberia on the Trans-Siberian Express, Zofia faces danger at every turn, racing to expose the truth as Japan edges closer to allying with the Nazis. With the fate of countless lives hanging in the balance, can she complete her mission before time runs out? Readers love Last Train to Freedom: 'I loved it. The book is fast-paced and page turning, and at times has the quality of a thriller.' ANN BENNETT'Tense and thought-provoking' CATHERINE LAW'A fascinating and original read' CATHERINE HOKIN'Real history in the raw, heart-pounding drama, bone-chilling danger, intrigue, romance, and characters to love and fear…Last Train to Freedom has it all. Don’t miss the ride!' LANCASHIRE POST'Swift brings to life the world beyond the immediate plot and characters, making the story even more immersive.' ASPECTS OF HISTORY'This is the kind of book that keeps you up until the middle of the night, or that you fall asleep reading, because you just can’t put it down… One of the best books I have read this year.' Reader review'An epic journey across the Siberian wilderness that will keep you guessing until the end. Readers interested in the less well known events of World War II will find this book captivating and unforgettable' Reader review⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Ms Swift is a talented writer… Captivating and compulsive reading' Reader review⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'What a fantastic read this was' Reader review⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Another stunning achievement in historical fiction from Deborah Swift' Reader review⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Grips you from the beginning and does not let go until the end' Reader review⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'A thrilling, immersive and beautifully written historical novel that will resonate long after the last page is turned. Highly recommended' MARIUS GABRIEL'Taut, compelling and beautifully written – I loved it!’ DAISY WOOD The Enemy's Wife, Book 2 in the series, is available to order now! 'I seldom give books of this type five stars, but this one fully deserves it for bringing something new and refreshing to the genre.' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A moving, page-turning story about a little-known chapter of World War II. Perfect for fans of Kate Quinn and Anna Stuart. 1940. As Soviet forces storm Lithuania, Zofia and her brother Jacek must flee to survive.A lifeline appears when Japanese consul Sugihara offers them visas on one condition: they must deliver a parcel to Tokyo. Inside lies intelligence on Nazi atrocities, evidence so explosive that Nazi and Soviet agents will stop at nothing to possess it.Pursued across Siberia on the Trans-Siberian Express, Zofia faces danger at every turn, racing to expose the truth as Japan edges closer to allying with the Nazis. With the fate of countless lives hanging in the balance, can she complete her mission before time runs out? Readers love Last Train to Freedom: 'I loved it. The book is fast-paced and page turning, and at times has the quality of a thriller.' ANN BENNETT'Tense and thought-provoking' CATHERINE LAW'A fascinating and original read' CATHERINE HOKIN'Real history in the raw, heart-pounding drama, bone-chilling danger, intrigue, romance, and characters to love and fear…Last Train to Freedom has it all. Don’t miss the ride!' LANCASHIRE POST'Swift brings to life the world beyond the immediate plot and characters, making the story even more immersive.' ASPECTS OF HISTORY'This is the kind of book that keeps you up until the middle of the night, or that you fall asleep reading, because you just can’t put it down… One of the best books I have read this year.' Reader review'An epic journey across the Siberian wilderness that will keep you guessing until the end. Readers interested in the less well known events of World War II will find this book captivating and unforgettable' Reader review⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Ms Swift is a talented writer… Captivating and compulsive reading' Reader review⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'What a fantastic read this was' Reader review⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Another stunning achievement in historical fiction from Deborah Swift' Reader review⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Grips you from the beginning and does not let go until the end' Reader review⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'I was absolutely gripped… I did not want to put it down. When I did, I felt it calling me to get back to it… I can't highly recommend this book enough' NetGalley review, ★★★★★'A fast-paced, beautifully written, and moving story. Refreshing to read a book set in a different theatre of war. Wartime Shanghai jumped off the page' CLARE FLYNN1941. Polish émigré Zofia is stranded in Japanese-occupied Shanghai, far from home and everything she once knew. Surrounded by a country at war, she finds unexpected solace in Hilly, a spirited young refugee fleeing Nazi-occupied Austria. Their bond deepens as violence closes in and survival grows more uncertain by the day.Then news comes that Zofia’s beloved husband, Haru, has been conscripted into the Imperial Japanese Army. As his absence stretches on, Zofia and Hilly take refuge with her American employer while the brutal realities of war begin to reshape not only her world, but her heart. Can she still love someone who has become the enemy? A poignant story of the impossible choices we make in the shadow of war, for fans of Daisy Wood and Marius Gabriel. Readers love The Enemy's Wife: 'A gorgeous novel that will truly pull at your heartstrings' CARLY SCHABOWSKI'One of this year’s most powerful and affecting reads' SHEFFIELD STAR'I loved The Enemy’s Wife – a gripping, fast-paced and evocative story about the Japanese occupation of Shanghai during WW2 – and really rooted for the brave and selfless central character, Zofia. Highly recommended' ANN BENNETT'Such an emotional and moving read, grounded in immaculate research that never overshadows the heart of the story' SUZANNE FORTIN'A side of WW2 that isn't often written about. Great characters, high stakes and a satisfying love story' KATHLEEN MCGURL'A unique insight into the resilience of the human spirit and the power of love' CANDIS'Deborah Swift delivers another beautifully written World War II novel that is impossible to put down. The Enemy's Wife is a poignant and powerful story' LANA KORTCHIK'The Enemy’s Wife is an absorbing, compassionate novel with emotional depth and ethical complexity. Highly recommended' TONY RICHES'I seldom give books of this type five stars, but this one fully deserves it for bringing something new and refreshing to the genre' ★★★★★'What a fantastic read this was' ★★★★★'Another stunning achievement in historical fiction from Deborah Swift' ★★★★★'Grips you from the beginning and does not let go until the end' ★★★★★

'I was absolutely gripped… I did not want to put it down. When I did, I felt it calling me to get back to it… I can't highly recommend this book enough' NetGalley review, ★★★★★'A fast-paced, beautifully written, and moving story. Refreshing to read a book set in a different theatre of war. Wartime Shanghai jumped off the page' CLARE FLYNN1941. Polish émigré Zofia is stranded in Japanese-occupied Shanghai, far from home and everything she once knew. Surrounded by a country at war, she finds unexpected solace in Hilly, a spirited young refugee fleeing Nazi-occupied Austria. Their bond deepens as violence closes in and survival grows more uncertain by the day.Then news comes that Zofia’s beloved husband, Haru, has been conscripted into the Imperial Japanese Army. As his absence stretches on, Zofia and Hilly take refuge with her American employer while the brutal realities of war begin to reshape not only her world, but her heart. Can she still love someone who has become the enemy? A poignant story of the impossible choices we make in the shadow of war, for fans of Daisy Wood and Marius Gabriel. Readers love The Enemy's Wife: 'A gorgeous novel that will truly pull at your heartstrings' CARLY SCHABOWSKI'One of this year’s most powerful and affecting reads' SHEFFIELD STAR'I loved The Enemy’s Wife – a gripping, fast-paced and evocative story about the Japanese occupation of Shanghai during WW2 – and really rooted for the brave and selfless central character, Zofia. Highly recommended' ANN BENNETT'Such an emotional and moving read, grounded in immaculate research that never overshadows the heart of the story' SUZANNE FORTIN'A side of WW2 that isn't often written about. Great characters, high stakes and a satisfying love story' KATHLEEN MCGURL'A unique insight into the resilience of the human spirit and the power of love' CANDIS'Deborah Swift delivers another beautifully written World War II novel that is impossible to put down. The Enemy's Wife is a poignant and powerful story' LANA KORTCHIK'The Enemy’s Wife is an absorbing, compassionate novel with emotional depth and ethical complexity. Highly recommended' TONY RICHES'I seldom give books of this type five stars, but this one fully deserves it for bringing something new and refreshing to the genre' ★★★★★'What a fantastic read this was' ★★★★★'Another stunning achievement in historical fiction from Deborah Swift' ★★★★★'Grips you from the beginning and does not let go until the end' ★★★★★