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The Warsaw Orphan

By: Kelly Rimmer
Narrated by: Nancy Peterson, Charlie Thurston
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The powerful New York Times bestseller inspired by the real-life heroine who smuggled thousands of Jewish children to safety during WWII

In the spring of 1942, young Elzbieta Rabinek is aware of the swiftly growing discord just beyond the courtyard of her comfortable Warsaw home. But she has no idea what goes on behind the walls of the Jewish Ghetto nearby until she makes a discovery that propels her into a dangerous world of deception and heroism.

Elzbieta comes face to face with the plight of the Gorka family who must give up their newborn daughter - or watch her starve. For Roman Gorka, this final injustice stirs in him a rebellion not even his newfound love for Elzbieta can suppress. His recklessness puts their families in harm's way until one violent act threatens to destroy their chance at freedom forever.

Kelly Rimmer, bestselling Australian author of Truths I Never Told You and The Things We Cannot Say, has penned her most meticulously researched and emotionally compelling novel to date.







©2021 Kelly Rimmer (P)2021 Hachette Audio 20th Century Historical Fiction Fiction

Critic Reviews

'Will bring tears to your eyes with its authentically woven complications, moral dilemmas and unavoidable truths. A thoughtful, beautiful novel ... of the tremendous power of love against the odds' KRISTIN HARMEL

'Kelly has a special gift of capturing the essence of what it is to be human in her novels. This book, a reminder of what it means to find hope, strength and generosity of spirit in the midst of tragedy and heartbreak, is one that I will never forget' VANESSA CARNEVALE

'A truly beautiful book' KATE FORSYTH

'Heartbreaking, intensely moving, this is also a wonderful, ultimately life-affirming love story. I'm going to be recommending this book to everyone I know' KAREN ROBARDS

'Fans of Jodi Picoult now have a new go-to author' SALLY HEPWORTH

'A love story full of despair, grief and even some hope and kindness' Herald Sun

'It is about human deprivation and racial hatred but also survival, the power of the human spirit to prevail, the enduring love of family and ultimately it's a beautiful love story' Daily Telegraph
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Beautiful moving war story that felt so real and impactful. The devastation and hope in such trying times shining through.

Amazing story

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A story about survival and love . I throughly enjoyed it.The struggle in Warsaw during the war is very compelling.

Compelling Story

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Could not put it down! So well written and narrated. The love, willingness, strength, courage, and commitment of family in such hard and unbeilable times.
If you have ancestors who experienced WW11 … it’s a must read. My first Kelly Rimmer book. I will be reading many more.

Amazing Story!

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I got completely immersed in this book. For most of the time, I totally forgot that I was listening to a book..if that makes sense!

What a journey!

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I gripping tale about 2 teenagers and what they both confront during WWII in Poland separately and then together. Told in tandem from a persecuted Jew and a Non-Jew with a chequered past.

Heart felt story of a terrible time in Poland

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Another intriguing and educating view about the life in the Warsaw ghettos. so sad, amazing, brave. An incredible story that needs to be read.

An Incredible Story

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Exceptional! Great story. Excellently narration. so engaging and moving. So well written and narrated.!

Fabulous will definitely listen to more by Rimmer

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Reminds me of a book I wrote called ‘Heroes of the Secret Underground’ - except i wrote it for young people. This is for adults and I find it powerful. It goes to the heart of survival.

When the Holocaust takes us into the heart of survival

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Superb narrators and a story that will have you feeling what the characters feel.

Extra close to home for me as my dear late grandmother was a Polish POW

Absolutely enthralling. Superb

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This was an amazing read. Loved every minute. I felt like I was there. Great narrator.

Fabulous and Heartbreaking story

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