Andie Newton

Occupied France, 1944 In the shadow of the ravaged battlefields of Verdun, where the scars of the First World War never healed, Vianne, struggling to hold onto her crumbling family chateau, takes in her traumatized nephew Blaise after the arrest of her sister by the Nazis. But when Blaise says he can see eerie figures in the fog and whispers from the forbidden forest beyond the fence, it seems something ancient and sorrowful stirs in the soil where soldiers of the Great War once bled. As strange guests arrive at the old house and secrets surface, Vianne must face the terrifying possibility that the brutal SS aren’t the only horrors she must face… If you loved The Others you'll love this!

De har stja°let hendes barn. Og hun vil gøre alt for at fa° det tilbage. Rygterne om de frygtede Brune Søstre hvirvlede gennem landsbyerne. Historien var altid den samme: Det Tyske Rige ledte efter børn med et arisk udseende, som de kunne give til partitro nazi-familier. Anna vil gøre hvad som helst for at beskytte sin datter. Alligevel kan hun ikke forhindre det, da lysha°rede, bla°øjede Ema en dag bliver revet ud af armene pa° hende af en af de Brune Søstre pa° det lokale marked. Anna har ikke noget valg. Hun bliver nødt til at ofre alt for at fa° sit barn tilbage og pa°tager sig derfor en ny identitet som glødende nazist for at komme tæt pa° Ema. Men nazisterne er allerede i gang med at hjernevaske Ema, og hun er begyndt at tro, at Anna slet ikke er hendes rigtige mor – men en løgner, der har stja°let hende fra hendes sande hjem i Riget. Hjertegribende fortælling fra anden verdenskrig baseret pa° sande hændelser.

Sisters. Traitors. Spies. When a British RAF Whitley plane comes under fire over the French coast and is forced to drop their cargo, a spy messenger pigeon finds its way into unlikely hands… The occupation has taken much from the Cotillard sisters, and as the Germans increase their forces in the seaside town of Boulogne-sur-Mer, Gabriella, Martine and Simone can’t escape the feeling that the walls are closing in. Yet, just as they should be trying to stay under the radar, Martine’s discovery of a British messenger pigeon leads them down a new and dangerous path. Gaby would do anything to protect her sisters but when the pianist is forced to teach the step-daughter of a German Commandant, and the town accuses the Cotillards of becoming ‘Bad French’ and in allegiance with the enemy, she realizes they have to take the opportunity to fight back that has been handed to them. Now, as the sisters’ secrets wing their way to an unknown contact in London, Gaby, Martine and Simone have to wonder – have they opened a lifeline, or sealed their fate? Readers can’t get enough of USA Today bestseller Andie Newton: ‘A brilliant tale of resistance, sisterhood and dangerous secrets … a master storyteller!’ Sara Ackerman, USA Today bestseller ????? ‘If you believe every WW2 story has already been told, think again. This one is special.’ Paulette Kennedy, bestselling author ????? 'A new author to me and what a find. A definite must read’ ????? 'As suspenseful as a mystery, while also deeply moving and thought-provoking. Highly recommended’ Historical Novel Society 'A story of survival and courage … A wonderful read’ ????? 'I recommend this book to anyone looking for adventure, standing up for your beliefs and love’ ?????

From the USA Today bestselling author comes a gripping new emotional WW2 historical novel. Inspired by a true story!'Easily my favorite historical novel of the year If you love WWII fiction, this is a must read' Soraya M. Lane, Amazon Charts bestselling author of Wives of War and The Last Correspondent

From the USA Today bestselling author comes a gripping new emotional WW2 historical novel. Inspired by a true story! ‘Easily my favorite historical novel of the year If you love WWII fiction, this is a must read’ Soraya M. Lane, Amazon Charts bestselling author of Wives of War and The Last Correspondent Rumours of the Nazis coming for Czech children swept through the villages like a breeze through the trees, and the story was always the same… They wanted our children to raise as their own Since her husband, Josef, joined the Czech resistance three years ago, Anna Dankova has done everything possible to keep her daughter, Ema, safe. But when blonde haired, blue-eyed Ema is ripped from her mother’s arms in the local marketplace by the dreaded Brown Sisters, nurses who were dedicated to Hitler’s cause, Anna is forced to go to new extremes to take back what the Nazis have stolen from her. Going undercover as a devoted German subject eager to prove her worth to the Reich, the former actress takes on a role of a lifetime to find and save her daughter. But getting close to Ema is one thing. Convincing her that the Germans are lying when they claim Anna stole her from her true parents is another… ‘A powerful story told with humanity, skill and empathy’ Kate Thompson, author of The Little Wartime Library 'A moving story of a mother's love battling against the determination of the Reich to create a pure Aryan race' USA Today bestseller Glynis Peters 'An intensely moving, brilliantly researched novel about love, loss, and the lengths a mother will go to for her child' USA Today bestseller Deborah Carr 'Pulls you in on page one and never lets go! A chilling look at a Nazi program most of us have never even heard of…Historical fans will love this one!' Sara Ackerman, USA Today bestselling author of The Codebreaker's Secret 'Oh my heart! This was such a poignant and powerful story…It will stay with me for a long time.' – Gill Thompson, USA Today bestselling author of The Lighthouse Sisters

USA TODAY BESTSELLER'We'd heard stories about the nurses in tent seven. A secret mission, stolen money, and spies...' In 1944, four American nurses disappeared for five days. No one knew what happened to them. Until now. When Kit and Red set foot on French soil during the Normandy landings, they know they have to rely on each other. As they head for the battlefield, their aim is simple: save lives. But when they're called away on a top-secret mission to patch up a few men behind enemy lines, everything changes.Alongside fellow nurses, Roxy and Gail, they're told to prepare for the worst, trading in their nurses' fatigues for civilian clothes and hiding medical supplies under their skirts. But it's a lie. Their real mission tasks them with the impossible – to infiltrate the Reich and steal something the Nazis desperately need to win their losing war.In an ultimate test of courage and comradeship, each woman must decide what she is prepared to risk and what she has to live for. Praise for The Girls From The Beach.'One of my favorite books of 2021 and a true must-read for all fans of the genre. It's not just a story of friendship, but a story of patriotism, heroism, and selfless sacrifice in the name of freedom. Absolutely riveting!' – Ellie Midwood, USA Today bestselling author of The Violinist of Auschwitz.'A wild ride of a book, laced with beautifully flawed characters, impeccable research and a story that will make you cry with tears of joy and sorrow. A resounding five-star read!' – Terry Lynn Thomas, USA Today bestselling author of The Silent Woman'What a story! The Girls from the Beach took me on a rollercoaster ride of mystery and suspense. The Girls from the Beach is a testimony to courage, integrity and female friendship. And that ending – wow!' – Gill Thompson, bestselling author of The Oceans Between Us'The Girls from the Beach is a unique and incredibly imaginative story inspired by the nurses who worked on the front line in World War Two. It is action-packed and full of unexpected drama around every turn – I just had to keep reading to find out what was going to happen next! Readers who enjoyed Newton's earlier books will be sure to love this one' – Louise Fein, bestselling author of People Like Us

The USA Today bestseller'A compelling and powerful read' – Gill Thompson, USA Today bestselling author of The Child on Platform One'A powerful and thoughtful novel' – Louise Fein, author of Daughter of the Reich'A gripping tale of wartime sacrifice and innocence lost in the cause of freedom' – Jina Bacarr, author of Her Lost LoveShe's done running. Now she fights. 1942. With the war raging in Europe, Adèle Ambeh dreams of a France that is free from the clutches of the Nazis. As the date of her marriage to a ruthless man draws closer, she only has one choice: she must run.Adèle flees to Lyon and seeks refuge at the Sisters of Notre Dame de la Compassion. From the outside this is a simple nunnery, but the sisters are secretly aiding the French Resistance, hiding and supplying the fighters with weapons. Adèle quickly finds herself part of the efforts to take down the regime.As each day fills with a different danger and she begins to fall for another man, Adèle's entire world could come crashing down around her.She must fight for her family, her country – and her own destiny.Praise for The Girl from Vichy:'A beautiful story' NetGalley Reviewer'A great historical read' NetGalley Reviewer'This book is a wonderful book' NetGalley Reviewer'Andie Newton's realistic, well-researched, and seamlessly delivered story-writing, immediately engages the reader in The Girl from Vichy' NetGalley Reviewer'The Girl from Vichy offers the reader fully formed characters, a heart-pounding plot, and an ending that brought a tear to my eye' NetGalley ReviewerPraise for Andie Newton:'A powerful debut!' Gill Paul, author of The Secret Wife'A captivating story with a twist of romance threaded throughout' Glynis Peters, author of The Secret Orphan'A heart-clenching emotionally evocative debut!' Terry Lynn Thomas, author of The Silent Woman'A compelling tale of friendship, courage and espionage in a frightening and uncertain world' Charlotte Betts, author of The Dressmaker's Secret'The Girl I Left Behind made me cry and left me wanting more, which to me are signs of a truly wonderful book, one that will stay with me long after I've finished reading' Lana Kortchik, author of The Story of Us'Wonderful story where it has you on the edge of your seat but have the tissues with you!' NetGalley Reviewer'The author has a gift for creating a sense of place whether the setting was on a snowy mountain or the streets of Germany in the early 1940s' NetGalley Reviewer'Excellent story. Strong characters' NetGalley Reviewer