
The Banned Books of Berlin
$30.36
- Paperback
352 pages
- Release Date
15 January 2026
Summary
An unforgettable story, tying together past and present, from the bestselling author of The Forgotten Bookshop in Paris and The Royal Librarian
Berlin, 1933. The night skies are burning bright with huge bonfires of banned books. The Nazi party is swelling in number and Berlin is no longer a safe place for young Freya.
She can only watch on, horrified, as her beloved city falls to fascism – and the usually law-abiding Freya is forced to make a…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780008699185 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0008699186 |
| Author: | Daisy Wood |
| Publisher: | HarperCollins Publishers |
| Imprint: | AVON, a division of HarperCollins Publishers Ltd |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 352 |
| Release Date: | 15 January 2026 |
| Weight: | 240g |
| Dimensions: | 198mm x 129mm x 25mm |
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‘A ticking time-bomb of intrigue, wrapped around stark but rich descriptions of the Blitz. An unforgettable wartime debut.’ Mandy Robotham, internationally bestselling author
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‘A truly riveting read. If you love historical fiction, this one ticks all the boxes. Five out of five!’ NetGalley reviewer
About The Author
Daisy Wood
Daisy Wood worked in publishing for some years before leaving to concentrate on her own writing. She has had several children’s books published, both historical and contemporary, and is happiest rooting about in the London Library on the pretext of research. She lives in south London and when not locked away in her study can be seen in various city parks, running after a rescue Pointer with a Basset Hound in tow.
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