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On a hot and dusty Parisian street, two brave women risk everything for a tiny, dark-haired baby…
Paris, 1942. Hustled along by cold-eyed soldiers, a mother is making a heartbreaking choice. As she is loaded onto a yellow bus, Irene knows that if she keeps her baby daughter with her, she will not survive what lies ahead. Her eyes meet Sadie’s, a total stranger, but whose face is kind.
The bus disappears. Sadie is left holding the baby in her arms, determined to give this little girl a chance at life. But she lives and works at The Blue House, surrounded by German officers. A dangerous place to hide a Jewish child…
Paris, 2024. On her eightieth birthday, searching for answers, Ellen travels from London to Paris. She arrives at the tall building she last saw as a little girl, determined to discover the story of the women who sacrificed everything so that she could live. But a dusty little book written by the woman who found her as a baby shatters everything she knew about who she was. Are some wartime secrets best left buried?
A completely haunting and heartbreaking read about the bravest of all mothers and the terrible sacrifices made as the streets of Paris crawled with enemy soldiers. Fans of The Nightingale, The Midwife of Auschwitz and The Alice Network will be swept away by The Baby in her Arms.
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My thoughts:
This is a story that will get under your skin and stay stuck there for a long time. Filled with drama and history, it is a lovely multi-generational story that will make you smile, think, and weep within a very short period of time. Following the stories of these women is powerful, and often dark, but the book is very well written. I would definitely read more historical fiction by this author, as she does an excellent job with it. Thanks to Netgalley and Bookouture for the advanced copy.
What everyone is saying about The Baby in Her Arms:
‘A beautifully emotional story that stayed with me long after I turned the last page. Heartbreaking yet full of hope. A truly unforgettable read.’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Powerful and heartbreaking… I never wanted it to end… Amazing.’ ChristianBookaholic, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Wow I loved…so heartbreaking… peppered with bravery, hope and love… highly recommend. Perfect… I loved it!’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Heartbreaking… gripping… superb… powerful and emotional. I wholeheartedly recommend.’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Pick up this gorgeous hug of a book and get transported to a beautiful place (Paris) wraps itself round you like a cosy blanket.’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Author BioFollowing an eventful career as a public relations consultant, specialising in business and travel, Suzanne Goldring turned to writing the kind of novels she likes to read, about the extraordinary lives of ordinary people. Whether she is working in her thatched cottage in Hampshire or her seaside home in North Cornwall, Suzanne finds inspiration in the secrets hidden by everyday life.
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On a hot and dusty Parisian street, two brave women risk everything for a tiny, dark-haired baby…
Paris, 1942. Hustled along by cold-eyed soldiers, a mother is making a heartbreaking choice. As she is loaded onto a yellow bus, Irene knows that if she keeps her baby daughter with her, she will not survive what lies ahead. Her eyes meet Sadie’s, a total stranger, but whose face is kind.
The bus disappears. Sadie is left holding the baby in her arms, determined to give this little girl a chance at life. But she lives and works at The Blue House, surrounded by German officers. A dangerous place to hide a Jewish child…
Paris, 2024. On her eightieth birthday, searching for answers, Ellen travels from London to Paris. She arrives at the tall building she last saw as a little girl, determined to discover the story of the women who sacrificed everything so that she could live. But a dusty little book written by the woman who found her as a baby shatters everything she knew about who she was. Are some wartime secrets best left buried?
A completely haunting and heartbreaking read about the bravest of all mothers and the terrible sacrifices made as the streets of Paris crawled with enemy soldiers. Fans of The Nightingale, The Midwife of Auschwitz and The Alice Network will be swept away by The Baby in her Arms.
- Amazon: https://geni.us/B0H7T8DYYCsocial
My thoughts:
Thanks to Netgalley and Bookouture for the advanced copy.
What everyone is saying about The Baby in Her Arms:
‘A beautifully emotional story that stayed with me long after I turned the last page. Heartbreaking yet full of hope. A truly unforgettable read.’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Powerful and heartbreaking… I never wanted it to end… Amazing.’ ChristianBookaholic, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Wow I loved…so heartbreaking… peppered with bravery, hope and love… highly recommend. Perfect… I loved it!’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Heartbreaking… gripping… superb… powerful and emotional. I wholeheartedly recommend.’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Pick up this gorgeous hug of a book and get transported to a beautiful place (Paris) wraps itself round you like a cosy blanket.’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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