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War Pianist
War Pianist | Mandy Robotham
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Two cities. Two spies. Which woman survives? Pianist: NOUN. Informal. A person who operates or controls a radio transmitter - often in code. July, 1940 Blitz-ridden London: Marnie Fern's life is torn apart when her grandfather is killed in an air raid. But once she discovers that he'd been working undercover as a radio operative - or pianist - for the Dutch resistance, Marnie knows she must complete his mission - no matter the cost... Nazi-occupied Amsterdam: At the other end of the wireless, fellow pianist Corrie Bakker is caught in a dangerous game of cat-and-mouse as she desperately tries to keep her loved ones out of the line of fire - even if it means sacrificing herself...Bound together by the invisible wires of their radios, the two women lead parallel lives in their home cities, as both are betrayed by those they trust the most. But when the Nazis close in on one of them, only the other can save her... The next gripping and heartbreaking WWII historical fiction novel from international bestseller, Mandy Robotham. Real readers love The War Pianist: 'A story packed with everything historical fiction readers need: espionage and betrayal to plights and flights...I learnt so much!...Brilliantly paced with twists and turns, courage and bravery and a touch of romance.' Real Reader Review, ?????'Rich in detail and almost impossible to put down...I loved it.' Real Reader Review, ?????'A front row seat to the survival of the Blitz in London as well as the Dutch resistance work. Fascinating...riveting.' Real Reader Review, ?????'A book that captures your attention from the first page to the last. Mandy Robotham is a master storyteller...the tension mounts on every page and I could not put it down. Highly recommended.' Real Reader Review, ?????'My favourite of Mandy's books so far. I loved Marnie, Willem and Corrie and the relationship among the three of them. The strength and resolve of these characters is so inspiring and captivating...A perfectly composed novel for lovers of historical fiction...Every bit of this novel comes alive. Bravo!' Real Reader Review, ?????'A gripping and heartbreaking WWII novel...If you love historical fiction, then this is a must-read.' Real Reader Review, ?????'Mandy Robotham has done it again! A thoroughly well researched and interesting narrative set during WWII...Another five star read for me.' Real Reader Review, ?????
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Jess861
The War Pianist | Mandy Robotham
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This book is an excellent read. It is well written and a good pace. It keeps you turning the pages with a plot that wants you to keep reading more. To read and learn about the resistance in the Netherlands and how much the Dutch people risked their lives and sacrificed is a part of WWII that I didn't know much about. The characters are well developed and you want to know what is going to happen next to them. This is a strong pick for me.

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Jess861
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I am enjoying the evening with some jazz music and a good book. This dual story book is about two women in different countries during WWII. I'm glad it isn't a past-present book. It is a good pace so far and well written. I'm enjoying discovering how some of the characters are connected, it is well done by the author. I've also learned that a war pianist is a radio operator!

#JazzMusic #WWII #London #Amsterdam #RadioOperator

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Jess861
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Last day off work so I am home for the first #bookspin of 2024! #6 has been chosen which means it's The War Pianist by Mandy Robotham for me. Oddly enough, I started out 2023 reading a book by the same author. I'm hoping I enjoy this book a bit more than The Secret Messenger. I'm not doing too many challenges this year so hopefully I can participate in bookspin more often!

Thank you @thearomaofbooks for hosting once again!

TheAromaofBooks Woohoo!!! Enjoy!! 10mo
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