The German Child: A totally heartbreaking and page-turning World War 2 novel
Catherine Hokin
She lies unmoving on the threadbare cot, her throat hoarse from long hours of screaming but her tears keep falling. Her heart has been cleaved in two, now the Nazis have taken the only thing she has left – her child. She is utterly powerless against them. But as Annaliese cries herself to sleep, she makes a vow - she will find her precious baby again. Whatever it takes.
Berlin, 1979.Lawyer Evie has come to the city to investigate the horrifying stories of infants torn from their mothers during the war. One of the cases is Sebastian, whose yellowing birth certificate tells a heartbreaking tale. Evie is drawn to this lost man, and vows to do all that she can to help him.
But poring through old records, it is Evie who recognises the faded photo in a newspaper article. Her heart stops as she realises her whole life has been a devastating lie – and that her and Sebastian’s pasts are impossibly, unimaginably connected…
Fans of The Book of Lost Names and The Tattooist of Auschwitz will be swept away by this absolutely gripping and heartbreaking World War Two novel about the extraordinary power of a mother’s love.
What readers are saying about The German Child:
‘Simply extraordinary!… I was hooked before reaching the bottom of the first page until I finished the last with a satisfied sigh… It was a privilege to read it… One of the best books I've read and I read a LOT.’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Heartbreaking… An eye-opener… This page-turner World War 2 novel pulls you in ands won’t let you go… Such a gripping and unputdownable book. I have to say, this is one of the best WW2 historical fiction books I have read.’ @shortbookthyme, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘I loved this book, it was exciting, riveting and sad… I loved the romance… Had me on the edge of my seat the whole way through. I loved the main characters… Brought me to tears… It was so good I read it in a day, just could not put it down!’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Such a heartbreaking story! My mama heart was drawn to this… It was so well written and my heart ached for every character. Another beloved WW2 novel!’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘I was immediately drawn into the story which grabbed and held onto my interest and attention all the way through… A very, very good and moreish read… A very absorbing, compelling and yet heartbreaking read at times that just pulled at my emotions. This is one of the best WW2 historical fiction books I've read this year and one of those reads that will stay with me a while after finishing it. I loved everything about this book.’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Outstanding… A truly compelling and emotional story… It is one of those stories that stays with you for a long time.’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘A powerful dual timeline novel that completely captivated me… Heartbreaking and powerful… It completely consumed me… It broke my heart.’ Christian BookaHolic, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Captivating… It broke my heart… I seriously cried for the main characters. A must-read.’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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