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The Warsaw Orphan

By: Kelly Rimmer
Narrated by: Nancy Peterson, Charlie Thurston
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Publisher's Summary

Inspired by the real-life heroine who smuggled thousands of Jewish children to safety during WWII, the powerful new novel by the New York Times best-selling author.

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, best-selling 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

Critic Reviews

"Will bring tears to your eyes with its authentically woven complications, moral dilemmas and unavoidable truths. A thoughtful, beautiful novel that will remind you of the tremendous power of love against the odds and the endless capacity of mankind to create goodness in the world, even in our darkest hours." (Kristin Harmel) 

"Rimmer's suspenseful narrative will enthrall and move readers." (Publishers Weekly

"Fans of Jodi Picoult now have a new go-to author." (Sally Hepworth) 

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Absolutely enthralling. Superb

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

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Heart felt story of a terrible time in Poland

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.

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The first half made me depressed 🥺because it’s incredibly graphic.

This is what people lived through in Poland in the Second World War. Do not read it if you’re prone to depression, there are no light moments. I found the second half slightly lighter and the ending made it worth while. 😢

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Amazing Story!

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.

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When the Holocaust takes us into the heart of survival

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.

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Amazing story

Beautiful moving war story that felt so real and impactful. The devastation and hope in such trying times shining through.

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Fabulous will definitely listen to more by Rimmer

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

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Fabulous and Heartbreaking story

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

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An Incredible Story

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

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What a journey!

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!

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