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Written with intelligence and nuanceThe Times
A disturbing,powerfulandbeautifully writtennovel based onshockingly real eventsChristy Lefteri, author ofThe Beekeeper of Aleppo UnputdownableThe Herald
For anybody who enjoyedCilkas Journey…Phenomenal, eye-opening and heart-breaking Yahoo Best Books of November
Inspired by the powerful true story of Margot Wölk, this is a heartbreaking and gripping historical novel for fans ofThe Tattooist of AuschwitzandThe Beekeeper of Aleppo East Prussia, 1943. Hitler hides away in the Wolfsshanze – his hidden headquarters. The tide is turning in the war and his enemies circle ever closer.
Ten women are chosen.
Ten women to taste his food and protect him from poison. Twenty-six-year-old Rosa has lost everything to this war. Her parents are dead. Her husband is fighting on the front line. Alone and scared, she faces the SS with nothing but the knowledge every bite might be her last.
Caught on the wrong side of history, how far is Rosa willing to go to survive?
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Im actually having trouble putting into words just howmuch I enjoyed this bookand what a heartbreaking read – so many emotions and not enough words….wow just wowSamantha, Netgalley There was so much emotion in this story that Ifinished it with tears rolling down my face Angela, reviewer Amazing…Incredibly powerful and emotional too Sally, Netgalley Itsexcellent…like all thebest stories, simply about people and how they behave Anne, Netgalley Wow!A must read for anyone with an interest inWW2 Sarah, reviewer Athought-provokingand disturbing story but one which I feelneeds to be heard Lisa C, reviewer Utterly captured every ounce of my concentration…Ididn't want to put it down Netgalley reviewer Afascinatingstory of how ordinary lives are irrevocably changed by war Anabelle H, reviewer Addictive…a very unique historical story Emma, Netgalley Beautifulandhaunting Jenny, Netgalley