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The Collaborator

By: Diane Armstrong
Narrated by: Deidre Rubenstein
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 An act of heroism, the taint of collaboration, a doomed love affair and an Australian woman who travels across the world to discover the truth ... It is 1944 in Budapest and the Germans have invaded. Miklos Nagy risks his life and confronts the dreaded Adolf Eichmann in an attempt save thousands of Hungarian Jews from the death camps. But no one could have foreseen the consequences ... It is 2005 in Sydney, and Annika Barnett sets out on a journey that takes her to Budapest and Tel-Aviv to discover the truth about the mysterious man who rescued her grandmother in 1944. By the time her odyssey is over, history has been turned on its head, past and present collide and the secret that has poisoned the lives of three generations is finally revealed in a shocking climax that holds the key to their redemption.©2019 Diane Armstrong (P)2019 Bolinda Publishing Fiction Historical Fiction Jewish World Literature Middle East Holocaust

Critic Reviews

'Like Geraldine Brooks, Diane Armstrong's historical research is expertly woven into the fabric of a fictional tale, providing an engrossing `faction' of heroism and resilience which will appeal to both fans of fictional dramatic/romantic sagas, as well as lovers of insightful history.' (Australian Bookseller & Publisher)
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The story of the rescue of some Hungarian Hewswas fascinating and one I hadn’t heard of. Unfortunately I goi f the reader as in so many cases can make or break the story was not very good.

The Collaborator by Diane Armstrong

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real history coated in fiction to make the book an easy and enjoyable read on a very sad and horrifying time in Hungary in 1944 and continuing in Israel and Australia.

A great read based on fact and fictionaliise

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Interesting story but I struggled with the narrator. I found her voice quite strident and off putting.

Fascinating story

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a marvelous story. has everything a story has. makes you realise what people went though. .makes you realise how lucky we are today. a love story heart break ing in places well worth listening to

excellent

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Great read!! A lot of research was done by the author, very accurate account of the times.

Excellent

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Unfortunately this important historical event has been lost in the attempt to dramatise it. While it should have been compelling listening I found the that the author had failed to capture what would have been the dept and feelings of fear and distress experienced during those days. The characters are shallow and the listener does not get the feeling of suffering they must have been experiencing. The reader is dull and boring. I found the voice most irritating and could not continue listening. Pity, could have been a great and valuable document to the hero who put himself at risk to help others. An opportunity lost!

Could not finish

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I have enjoyed 2 other books by this author but could not complete this- Story may be good but narration terrible!

Huge disappointment

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