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Lilac Girls

By: Martha Hall Kelly
Narrated by: Cassandra Campbell, Kathleen Gati, Kathrin Kana, Martha Hall Kelly
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Inspired by the life of a real World War II heroine, this runaway international bestseller reveals the power of unsung women to change history in their quest for love, freedom and second chances.

New York socialite Caroline Ferriday has her hands full with her post at the French consulate and a new love on the horizon. But Caroline’s world is forever changed when Hitler’s army invades Poland in September 1939 – and then sets its sights on France.

An ocean away from Caroline, Kasia Kuzmerick, a Polish teenager, senses her carefree youth disappearing as she is drawn deeper into her role as courier for the underground resistance movement. In a tense atmosphere of watchful eyes and suspecting neighbors, one false move can have dire consequences.

For the ambitious young German doctor, Herta Oberheuser, an ad for a government medical position seems her ticket out of a desolate life. Once hired, though, she finds herself trapped in a male-dominated realm of Nazi secrets and power.

The lives of these three women are set on a collision course when the unthinkable happens and Kasia is sent to Ravensbruck, the notorious Nazi concentration camp for women. Their stories cross continents – from New York to Paris, Germany, and Poland – as Caroline and Kasia strive to bring justice to those whom history has forgotten.

‘This is a part of history—women’s history—that should never be forgotten’ Lisa See, author of China Dolls

©2019 Martha Hall Kelly (P)2019 Penguin Random House Australia
Fiction Historical Fiction Heartfelt Inspiring New York War Imperialism

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"This is a part of history - women's history - that should never be forgotten." (Lisa See, author of China Dolls)

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Well read and an interesting but sad story. One that should never be forgotten. It is amazing to think that people could do these things to other people....

A story that shouldn't be forgotten

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Lilac Girls is a beautifully written account of women involved in different ways during the war. Cleverly knits the stories together. Powerful. I did not know these stories before listening to Lilac Girls. Thank you for a well-researched, magnificent book.

A MUST READ

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I cried with tears of joy and of sorrow. Events were captured, and the story was told. What inspirational women! I loved it!

Wonderful!

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Absolutely loved this very historical series through the series of wars. Martha you did wonderful job linking all four books together. Lilac Girls - Lost Roses - Sunflower Sisters - The Golden Doves. The authors notes at end was a very interesting listen also. Highly recommend this series.

Amazing read

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Wonderfully written and performed. A book to entertain and to make you engage with the story and characters.

Exceptional

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Such an awesome and well researched story. Truly heart wrenching at times and definitely worth the read.

Amazing

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I feel this story will stay with me for a long time. Beautifully written and a wonderful narration by all the reader

A haunting account of a time in history.

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This is wonderful and I have now listened to other books by the author and have read books and now going to listen to the books she has recommended

Made me read other books

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This would make a wonderful film on Netflix. Couldn’t stop listening. Heartbreaking to think it’s based on a true story.

Brilliant

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Could not put this book down so heart reaching wonderfully told
Narration was very well presented they brought the story to life

Brilliant

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