{"product_id":"9780008379087","title":"The Girl from the Island: An absolutely gripping and heartbreaking World War 2 historical novel for 2021","description":"\u003cp\u003e\n          \u003cstrong\u003eA \u003cem\u003eUSA Today\u003c\/em\u003e Bestseller!\u003c\/strong\u003e\n        \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\n          \u003cstrong\u003e‘Wow! What an enthralling and emotional read! I was literally in tears… Captivating.’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/strong\u003e\n        \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\n          \u003cstrong\u003eA world at war. One woman will risk everything. Another will uncover her story.\u003c\/strong\u003e\n        \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1940:\u003c\/strong\u003e When the island of Guernsey is invaded by the Nazis, two sisters are determined to rebel in any way they can. But when forced to take in a German soldier, they are shocked to find a familiar face on their doorstep – a childhood friend who has now become their enemy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2016:\u003c\/strong\u003e Two generations later, Lucy returns to Guernsey after the death of a distant cousin. As she prepares the old family house for sale, Lucy discovers a box of handwritten notes, one word standing out:\u003cem\u003e resistance\u003c\/em\u003e. Lucy’s search for the author will uncover the story of a forgotten sister who vanished from the island one night, never to be seen again.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\n          \u003cstrong\u003eA timeless story of love and bravery. Fans of Fiona Valpy and Kate Quinn will be absolutely gripped from the very first page.\u003c\/strong\u003e\n        \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\n          \u003cstrong\u003eReaders love \u003cem\u003eThe Girl from the Island:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n        \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘\u003cstrong\u003eI finished this novel last night and I cannot get it out of my head\u003c\/strong\u003e… Put the phone off the hook, pour yourself a nice hot chocolate and settle down for \u003cstrong\u003ea wonderful read\u003c\/strong\u003e’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘\u003cstrong\u003eI was gripped from the beginning and could not put it down\u003c\/strong\u003e. I lost a lot of sleep on this one and do not regret it in the slightest!!’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘\u003cstrong\u003eUnputdownable, passionate, captivating, and magnetic!!\u003c\/strong\u003e’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘\u003cstrong\u003eAbsolutely brillian\u003c\/strong\u003et…\u003cstrong\u003e I had to stay up late to read the next chapter!! \u003c\/strong\u003eI couldn't put it down’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘\u003cstrong\u003eGripping\u003c\/strong\u003e and very emotional… This book has it all and\u003cstrong\u003e I loved it\u003c\/strong\u003e’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘\u003cstrong\u003eA heart wrenching story of love, loss and survival\u003c\/strong\u003e’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘\u003cstrong\u003eA beautiful, wonderful, and poignant story\u003c\/strong\u003e’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘\u003cstrong\u003eUtterly beautiful and poignant\u003c\/strong\u003e… I was blown away’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Girl from the Island by Lorna Cook is a historical saga that takes you on a journey through time, from the turmoil of World War II to the present day. It's a top-rated, award-winning piece of fiction that has been long-listed and short-listed for numerous prizes, showcasing the author's ability to weave a captivating story.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor fans of Ellie Midwood (The Girl Who Escaped from Auschwitz), Kristin Harmel (All the Diamonds in Paris), Lucinda Riley (The Seven Sisters), Kristin Hannah (The Nightingale), and Siobhan Curham (The Storyteller of Auschwitz).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lorna Cook","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46889084813461,"sku":"9780008379087","price":32.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0484\/3175\/9509\/files\/9780008379087.jpg?v=1776888208","url":"https:\/\/harpercollins.com.au\/products\/9780008379087","provider":"HarperCollins AU","version":"1.0","type":"link"}