Bøker av Debbie Rix

1941, Germany: There's a man in uniform outside my door. They've come for her. My beautiful little girl is wrenched from our home and there's nothing I can do to stop it. But I vow to find Clara... no matter what it takes. Minki Sommer strokes the blonde curls away from her daughter's face and her heart swells. Clara is the most precious thing to her and each day she whispers a promise to keep her safe... Before the war began, Minki had everything - an attentive husband, three adorable children, and a successful career as journalist. But all that changed in an instant. Her sweet Clara, with her blue eyes and porcelain features, started having fits. Since then, Minki hasn't been able to sleep properly because she knows children with illnesses like Clara's are being stolen away in the night. Her husband's connections high up in the Nazi Party make the situation even more dangerous. Minki tries to escape the city with her children, but finds she is unable to leave. And then the moment she's feared arrives: her husband has betrayed her. Minki is devastated as her darling girl is ripped from her arms. But she vows she will use every last breath in her body to find her missing child, no matter how dangerous it is to cross a country at war... Inspired by true stories, this is a heart-wrenching and unputdownable novel about a mother's fight for the survival of her child in World War Two Germany. Fans of Orphan Train, The Tattooist of Auschwitz and My Name is Eva will be utterly gripped by this beautiful, tragic historical novel. What readers are saying about The German Mother: 'Heart-wrenching and unputdownable novel about mothers fighting for the survival of their children in the depths of World War Two... A show stopper - one I would give to my friends. I would buy multiple copies of this book for people! Moving and heartbreaking in places, I was glued to my kindle reading this one!' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'My top read of the year... amazing story of friendship and a mother's love will leave you speechless... A must-read that will stay with you and leave you wanting more. The courage of these amazing women will inspire all... Heart-gripping story.' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Historical fiction at its best. Wow, sensational, what a book, heart-wrenching... Fantastic read, just could not put the book down.' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Tears were streaming down my face. Heart-wrenching... Beautiful, tragic, and ultimately hopeful.' Kelly Lacey, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Inspired by true events, this is a heart-stopping, unforgettable story of ordinary people fighting for survival in the darkest of times. Fans of Orphan Train, The Tattooist of Auschwitz and My Name is Eva will be utterly gripped by this beautiful, tragic World War Two novel. Germany, 1939: Annaliese is trapped in a loveless marriage. Her husband Hans has become cold and secretive since starting a new job as a doctor at Dachau. Every morning she watches from her kitchen window as he leaves in his car. The sight of him in the dark uniform of the SS sends shivers of fear down her spine and she longs to escape... When a tall, handsome Russian prisoner named Alexander is sent from Dachau to work in their garden, lonely Annaliese finds herself drawn to him as they tend to the plants together. In snatched moments and broken whispers, Alexander tells her the shocking truth about the camp. Horrified, Annaliese vows to do everything she can to save him. But as they grow closer, their feelings for each other put their lives at risk. And Annaliese finds herself in grave danger when she dares to fight for love and freedom... America, 1989: Turning the pages of the newspaper, Annaliese gasps when she recognizes the face of a man she thought she'd never see again. It makes her heart skip a beat as a rush of wartime memories come flooding back to her. As she reads on, she realizes the past is catching up with her. And she must confront a decades-old secret - or risk losing her only son...Readers love The German Wife:'Exceptional... gripped me right from the very start... heartwrenching... so beautifully written with real moments of bravery and hope... heart-breaking... I loved this book and I wish I could reread it again for the first time as it truly is that special. Five stars just isn't enough.' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿'Heart-stopping, unforgettable tale of ordinary people fighting for survival in the darkest of times... kept me glued to my Kindle through the whole book! I definitely recommend reading this book!' NetGalley reviewer, ¿¿¿¿'Heart-breaking, based on true characters... Historical fiction fans and women's fiction fans will want to read this book. Excellent read. 5/5.' Silver's Reviews, ¿¿¿¿¿

The sun hung low in the sky, casting pink light all over the city. A faint breeze blew over the rooftops, as flocks of starlings swirled above her, swooping and diving in unison. It seemed unimaginable that, even now, German soldiers were marching along the streets below. It was time, she decided, for direct action. It was time to fight back.Each morning Livia Moretti makes her way from an apartment overlooking Florence's famous Duomo to a nearby café, where she drinks espresso and reads the newspaper. To the crowds of tourists who pass by, snapping selfies, nothing about Livia will be memorable. She is simply an old lady. They walk on without knowing the part she played in ensuring the future of this beautiful city. And to Livia now, those dark days feel very far away too.But today, when she opens the paper, she sees a name she has not heard for a long time. A name that will bring memories flooding back of Nazi troops marching through the city and the dangers she faced as a young woman, carrying out secret missions for the resistance.Isabella Bellucci.A siren of the silver screen, Isabella cultivated all the right connections to ensure her rise to stardom. But when Rome falls to the Nazis, Isabella is suddenly faced with the choice between protecting herself, and all she has worked for, or sacrificing everything to save the man she loves.As the war rages across Europe, a terrible misunderstanding causes the fates of Isabella and Livia to become forever intertwined. And each woman must decide what they're willing to risk, to protect the ones they hold dear from a brutal enemy.Inspired by the incredible true stories of two women in wartime Italy, this is a heart-wrenching and unforgettable tale of love, resistance, betrayal and hope. Fans of Kate Furnivall, Fiona Valpy and My Name is Eva will be absolutely gripped by this sweeping Second World War novel.Praise for Debbie Rix:'Incredibly heart-wrenching… it's just mind-blowing… I adored this book from start to finish… If I could give it 10 stars, I would!' Confessions of a Bookaholic, ¿¿¿¿¿'I was so gripped… a beautifully written story that captivated my mind and heart… A perfect historical fiction novel that fans of this genre are going to love.' By the Letter Book Reviews, ¿¿¿¿¿'A beautiful, yet heart-wrenching tale… I adored this book from start to finish… I was blown away by this book and I'm sure you will be too.' Goodreads Reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿