Description
Explore the profound narrative of *The Hidden*, a gripping tale that delves into the complexities of love, identity, and survival against the harrowing backdrop of World War II. Authored by a skillful storyteller and published by Bloomsbury in 2020, this brand new B-format paperback (ISBN: 9781786076625) invites readers into the intertwined lives of Dora Simon and Joe O'Cleary. Both in their twilight years and living in separate countries, their ordinary lives are disrupted when Barbara Hummel arrives on a quest to uncover the mystery behind a photograph belonging to her mother.
As secrets from the past resurface, trapped under German occupation in the Channel Islands, Dora—an enigmatic Jewish refugee—grapples with her concealed identity. Simultaneously, Joe—a Catholic priest—wrestles with his own buried truths. This compelling story of love and betrayal reveals the intricate tapestry of shame and survival in the face of an unforgiving war. Will they find a way to breathe new life into their hearts and evade the shadows of their past?
This poignant historical fiction not only tells a captivating story but also highlights the resilience of the human spirit, making it a must-read for fans of war literature and deeply moving narratives. Delivery information included, ensuring you receive your copy swiftly. Order *The Hidden* today and uncover the secrets that lie within these pages!
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781786076625
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2020
Publisher: Bloomsbury
Description:
Her heart died in the war o can she breathe new life to it?
Dora Simon and Joe O'Cleary live in separate countries, accepting of their twilight years. But their monochrome worlds are abruptly upended by the arrival of Barbara Hummel, who is determined to identify the mysterious woman whose photograph she has found among her mother's possessions.
Forced to confront a time they thought buried in the past, Dora and Joe's lives unravel o and entwine. For, trapped on the Channel Islands under the German occupation in the Second World War, Dora, a Jewish refugee, had concealed her identity; while Joe, a Catholic priest, kept quite another secret...
This is a story of love and betrayal, shame and survival. But can a speck of light diffuse the darkest shadows of war?
As secrets from the past resurface, trapped under German occupation in the Channel Islands, Dora—an enigmatic Jewish refugee—grapples with her concealed identity. Simultaneously, Joe—a Catholic priest—wrestles with his own buried truths. This compelling story of love and betrayal reveals the intricate tapestry of shame and survival in the face of an unforgiving war. Will they find a way to breathe new life into their hearts and evade the shadows of their past?
This poignant historical fiction not only tells a captivating story but also highlights the resilience of the human spirit, making it a must-read for fans of war literature and deeply moving narratives. Delivery information included, ensuring you receive your copy swiftly. Order *The Hidden* today and uncover the secrets that lie within these pages!
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781786076625
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2020
Publisher: Bloomsbury
Description:
Her heart died in the war o can she breathe new life to it?
Dora Simon and Joe O'Cleary live in separate countries, accepting of their twilight years. But their monochrome worlds are abruptly upended by the arrival of Barbara Hummel, who is determined to identify the mysterious woman whose photograph she has found among her mother's possessions.
Forced to confront a time they thought buried in the past, Dora and Joe's lives unravel o and entwine. For, trapped on the Channel Islands under the German occupation in the Second World War, Dora, a Jewish refugee, had concealed her identity; while Joe, a Catholic priest, kept quite another secret...
This is a story of love and betrayal, shame and survival. But can a speck of light diffuse the darkest shadows of war?