The Secret Messenger, 9780008324261
Paperback
Double life, Nazi secrets, forbidden love, and a deadly betrayal.

The Secret Messenger

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  • Paperback

    400 pages

  • Release Date

    19 January 2020

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Summary

The Secret Messenger: A Novel of War, Resistance, and a Hidden Past

Venice, 1943 The world is at war, and Stella Jilani is leading a double life. By day she works as a typist for the Reich; by night, she risks her life as a messenger for the Italian resistance. Against all odds, Stella must impart Nazi secrets, smuggle essential supplies and produce an underground newspaper on her beloved typewriter.

But when German commander General Breugal becomes suspicio…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9780008324261
ISBN-10:0008324263
Author:Mandy Robotham
Publisher:HarperCollins Publishers
Imprint:AVON, a division of HarperCollins Publishers Ltd
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:400
Release Date:19 January 2020
Weight:280g
Dimensions:198mm x 129mm x 25mm
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Critics Review

Praise for The Secret Messenger:

‘Unique, emotional and life-affirming.’ Melanie Hudson, author of The Last Letter from Juliet

‘Another fantastic page-turner.’ LP Fergusson, author of A Dangerous Act of Kindness

‘I felt I was walking alongside Stella over bridges and along canals at every heartstopping moment… Wonderful.’ Molly Green, author of An Orphan’s Wish

‘Very well-written and insightful.’ Reader review

‘Fascinating.’ Reader review

‘One of the stronger novels that pays homage to the women involved in the movements of resistance.’ Reader review

‘Refreshingly different. Even if you think you have read enough war books this year I strongly recommend you read this one.’ Reader review

‘A fantastic historical story with added romance and intrigue… I would recommend to all.’ Reader review

‘If you like WWII stories, this is a must read.’ Reader review

‘A refreshingly exhilarating plot, strong characters, excellent tone and craft, a hint of romance, and suspense. I simply loved this book.’ Reader review

‘Marvellous and highly recommended story on a little known aspect of World War II.’ Reader review

‘The characters are well thought out, the historical background is vivid and well described, and the plot is gripping.’ Reader review

About The Author

Mandy Robotham

Mandy Robotham has been an aspiring author since the age of nine, but was waylaid by journalism and later enticed by birth. She’s now a practising midwife who writes about birth, death, love and everything else in between. She graduated with an MA in Creative Writing from Oxford Brookes University. This is her first novel.

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