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"As war rages across France, English exile Christine has become the most deadly asset the British Secret Service has in occupied Paris. But when Suzanne, her best friend and the sole agent who knows the details of the top-secret D-Day landings, is betrayed to the Nazis by someone at the heart of their spy network, she is devastated. Going undercover with Charlie - a handsome but elusive American spy with an agenda of his own - is her only chance to catch the traitor in their midst. Pretending to be not only Nazi collaborators but lovers too, they must save Suzanne from almost certain death and prevent the D-Day landing plans from ending up in the wrong hands. But as Christine and Charlie's pretend desire turns to true love, her past - and the real reason she had to leave England forever - puts their whole mission in terrible danger."--

'Save her, ' she begs, drawing her last, quavering breaths. 'Save my baby. Find her father. And reunite them.' Both of our tears fall on the tiny creature in my arms, only minutes old and already in terrible danger. There's never any doubt - of course I'll do all I can. But will it be enough? Auschwitz, January 1945: forced on a terrifying death march from the notorious concentration camp, midwife and former secret agent Maggie must find the strength to protect the tiny baby girl her dying friend left to her care. Only weeks old, little Leah is in terrible danger - from the Nazis, from the freezing weather, from starvation. So when a company of soldiers led by brave Captain Jamie Maclean rescues the marching women, Maggie's relief knows no bounds. But it soon turns to astonishment when Jamie vows to help Maggie reunite Leah with her father - he has fallen in love with Maggie, and will do everything in his power to assist her. Maggie can't yet trust her own, budding, feelings. But she accepts Jamie's help, and slowly starts to dream of a life together. Until Maggie gets the news every survivor dreads. The most fearsome Nazi of all, Dr Mengele, the terror of Auschwitz, has escaped - and she may be the only person strong enough to track him down. Looking at baby Leah's trusting eyes, Maggie's heart is torn. But she has to find Mengele and bring him to justice. Can she succeed on the most terrifying mission of her life, when so many others have failed? And if she does, will she find her way back home to the ones she loves, or will the heartbreak of everything she has suffered destroy any chance of happiness, forever? A compelling and heart-breaking historical novel about sacrifices, determination and love that conquers all. Perfect for readers of The Tattooist of Auschwitz, The Nightingale and The Alice Network, this emotional read will leave you filled with hope. Readers love Amanda Lees: 'It definitely wowed me... I was truly lost in the story... Gripping will keep you reading late into the night. Unputdownable!... shocking. Splendid read! Superb.' Vegan Book Blogger ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Phenomenal... I loved every minute I spent in the pages of this captivating book. I couldn't put down this heart-pounding read... I literally went back in time... I was so engaged in the storyline, and invested in the characters, that I didn't want the book to end... I loved it and highly recommend it.' Page Turners ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'A gripping, heart-wrenching historical novel... So much courage, strength and resilience!' @shortbookthyme ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'I read this book in one day. Omg... I seriously cried.' Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Paris, 1944: secret agent Juliette is on her most dangerous mission of the war so far. But then her children are kidnapped, and to get them back she may have to commit the ultimate betrayal - that of France itself... Four years ago, when France fell to the Nazis, Juliette made the ultimate sacrifice, leaving behind her two precious children to join the Resistance and defend her country. Now a spy in Paris, she must work with Captain Daniel Diaz - an American agent she's taken an instant dislike to - on a dangerous mission to uncover a deadly Nazi plot. As the pair play their parts, Juliette begins to see another side to Daniel, and their feelings for each other start to grow. But just as love blossoms, Juliette receives a ransom note that changes everything. Someone in Paris knows who she is. And they've kidnapped her little son and daughter. The message is clear: betray your country, or you'll never see your children alive again. Juliette has sworn a sacred oath to save France at all costs, but she could never sacrifice her children. So, against all the odds, she decides to attempt the impossible: rescue her children and continue her dangerous work fighting the Nazi threat. But as the mission forces Juliette and Daniel to the very brink, will they succeed on all fronts? And if not, will France pay the ultimate price, or will Juliette? A completely gripping and heart-wrenching historical novel about hope, betrayal and one mother's limitless courage. Perfect for readers of The Alice Network, The Nightingale and My Name is Eva, this epic story will leave you breathless. Readers love Amanda Lees: 'What an amazing book... One of the best historical fiction books that I have read... Love!' Robin Loves Reading ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'I was completely captivated from the first page to the last. This rapidly moving story held my attention and I couldn't put it down. I found myself holding my breath... absolutely an amazing historical fiction... fabulous.' Page Turners ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'My new favourite... LOVED.' Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Nazi-occupied France, 1944: I tear open the envelope, extracting a sheet of folded paper. I read it, my heart cracking with every word. There is no mistaking the name of the man who betrayed us. Jack. My beloved fiancé - and now, a traitor. For months, Marianne's resistance network has carried out courageous missions from a remote farmhouse in southern Provence, aiding the Nazis' downfall. But one fateful night, they are viciously ambushed as German soldiers storm in, scattering, capturing or killing every last person there. Mourning the loss of her friends, Marianne will need every ounce of courage to survive. Not only has her life as a secret agent been critically compromised, but her heart has been shattered. Because Jack, her darling fiancé and fellow spy, fled in the chaos - and is accused of being the traitor who betrayed them. Desperate to believe Jack's innocence and that their love was true, to her horror Marianne discovers he has been seized by the Butcher of Lyon, a Nazi more brutal and ruthless than any other. Now it is more imperative than ever that Marianne finds Jack - before he reveals the names of every undercover agent in France, or before he is murdered for remaining loyal. So Marianne sets out on the most dangerous mission of her life, and the most personal. With her tight-knit group of fellow women agents by her side, she risks everything to rescue Jack. Can she save her fiancé before it's too late - and change the fate of the war in the process? Or is she blind to the heart-breaking truth, and simply sacrificing her own life?Based on true stories of the fearless women secret agents - and their tales of bravery, betrayal and love - this is the first book in the heart-pounding, heart-wrenching and totally addictive World War Two Resistance series. Perfect for readers of The Nightingale, All the Light We Cannot See and Ellie Midwood. Readers love Amanda Lees: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'If you love strong female protagonists, then look no further... exceptional... heart stopping... a real page turner. You don't want to miss this one!' NetGalley reviewer⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'This is an excellent first in a series novel... I loved it!' Celtic Connexions⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Heart-pounding. Everything was flawless about the book, roll on book no 2!' NetGalley reviewer⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'This is not a book you can put down once started... it is a real page turner... I can't wait for the next book in the series.' NetGalley reviewer

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