Bøker av Suzanne Kelman

"No, Mama, please don't make me leave!" Sophie cries, clutching her teddy bear as her blue eyes fill with tears. "I'd rather be here in Paris with you, than far away somewhere safe..."Paris, 1940: All over Paris, families are being pulled from their beds in the middle of the night. And ever since her husband was shot in cold blood, Brigitte Goldstein has known she is running out of time. She and her daughter Sophie are Jewish, so it won't be long until the Nazis bang on their door.But before she leaves, Brigitte must find her beloved husband's painting, which was seized by the Nazis. She desperately hopes that if she saves it from destruction, then a piece of him will live on forever. And perhaps one day her daughter will uncover her father's legacy, and the secret hidden inside...Working in a museum under a false identity is Brigitte's only hope. Until she meets Isabelle Valette, who confides in hushed tones that she is part of the Resistance. And when her new friend tells her of a train leaving Paris that can take children to safety, Brigitte knows her daughter must be on it, even if it breaks her heart.But getting Sophie onto the train is dangerous. If they are caught smuggling a Jewish child out of Paris, they will be killed. And with the enemy closing in, can Brigitte get her beloved daughter to safety before it is too late? The first utterly gripping novel in the Paris Sisters series, this is the story of two brave women and a secret that will tie them together forever, as the Second World War rages around them. Perfect for fans of Roberta Kagan, Kristin Hannah, and Fiona Valpy. Readers are loving The Last Day in Paris: "A powerful, heart-wrenching war story... This story ripped my heart out... Amazing... Truly remarkable... I won't forget anytime soon." @creaseinthespinebooks ¿¿¿¿¿ "Phenomenal... was able to pull on my heartstrings... Beautiful... Amazing." Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿"A powerful, heart-wrenching read... Fantastic." Christian Bookaholic ¿¿¿¿¿"I felt so many different emotions moving through the novel... Fantastic." Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿"Gripping... Unexpected twists and turns that kept me on the edge of my seat." @annasbook.nook"Wonderful... Guaranteed to keep one turning the pages!... Incredible. I can't wait for the next one!" Goodreads reviewer"Loved it!! The next book in the series cannot come out fast enough." Goodreads reviewer

1942, Europe: Based on the true story of a female-only bomber battalion, this is a totally heartbreaking and unforgettable story about sacrifice, sisterhood and a love that transcends war. When the love of Tasha's life, Luca, joins the air force to fight against the evil Nazi invaders, she knows she has to follow her heart-and him-into battle. Headstrong, impulsive and a daredevil, she's the perfect recruit. Tasha's sensible older sister Nadia plans only to stop Tasha's madness and bring her home. But a chance encounter puts her in a plane, soaring above the clouds, and she also finds her calling. Underestimated by their superiors, Nadia and her sister find themselves in airplanes barely fit to fly, being sent on perilous missions with little hope of return. But before long their battalion is being nicknamed 'the Night Witches' by the Nazis, their ownership of the skies second to none. But danger is up in the storm clouds with them, and when both sisters are shot down behind Nazi enemy lines, and taken to a brutal prison camp, they expect to never see their beloved homeland again. Until Tasha's eyes meet across the wire fence with someone she never expected to see again: the love of her life, Luca. But with love comes peril... Will one sister have to sacrifice everything to save the other? Absolutely unputdownable historical fiction, perfect for fans of All the Light We Cannot See, The Ragged Edge of Night, and The Tattooist of Auschwitz. Readers love Suzanne Kelman: "OMG! I felt the fear and the terror within the pages as if I was there living it... Heartbreaking... By the end of the story I was so moved and in tears." Confessions of a Bookaholic ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "I was truly swept away... Spellbinding!... Powerful and captivating from the first page to the last, and it deserves more stars than can be rated. I could not put it down and missed a lot of sleep!... Even after finishing the story, I have not stopped thinking about it... Totally awe-inspiring... Loved, loved, loved." Musician's Poet ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Absolutely heartbreaking... Filled with sadness, love, courage and sacrifice-I couldn't put this book down." Stardust Book Reviews ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Oh my goodness! Evocatively unsettling yet hauntingly beautiful... Incredibly powerful... I read this book with bated breath. I cried, I grieved and I hoped... I was left heartbroken." Robin Loves Reading ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Three words: Have. Tissues. Ready... Fantastic... The emotion that pours from the pages is absolutely heart-wrenching. I loved every minute of this book, even though it left me a sniffling mess by the end." Fireflies and Free Kicks ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "I LOVED THIS BOOK!... I recommend this book to everyone that loves historical fiction." NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Exceptional... Heart-wrenching... Captivating... Had me on the edge of my seat... I was reduced to tears... Top of my list of books I have read." Carol Clasper ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

1940, England: A totally heart-rending, unforgettable and powerful story about love, wartime secrets, and betrayal. When a beautiful young woman named Anya decides to become a spy, it is entirely so she can escape a terrifying situation at home in war-torn Russia, where she fears for her life more with every day that passes. But then she finds herself sent to work as a land girl in a beautiful corner of England and she begins to make friends - ones she knows she cannot possibly betray. And she knows she's made a terrible mistake. The only person she can turn to is her fellow informer, Nikolai, and she finds herself impossibly drawn to his soulful blue eyes, his quiet intensity and his innate goodness. They both desperately want to join the fight against the Nazis and when they are told they can switch their allegiance, they start to believe their love might stand a chance. But no one can ever know their secret history, and being together is still dangerous. So they devise a plan. If circumstances mean they're ever separated, they will find their way back to each other. They just have to follow a series of secret coded messages they've left. Clues no one else could possibly understand. Starting with a small key, left in the place that has become most precious to them: the secret garden. Now, England: When Laura agrees to restore a beautiful garden in the grounds of an English stately home she sees the opportunity for a new start, away from heartbreak. But when she finds a box buried under the weeping willow tree, she is spellbound by its contents - a key and a cryptic note. As she begins to piece together the fragments of a love story that stretches across wartime Europe, Laura doesn't realise it, but she is embarking on an unforgettable journey. One which will change her own life forever. Absolutely unmissable historical fiction, perfect for fans of Rhys Bowen's The Victory Garden and Kristin Hannah's The Nightingale. Readers love Suzanne Kelman: 'OMG! I felt the fear and the terror within the pages as if I was there living it... It is heartbreaking... By the end of the story I was so moved and in tears.' Confessions of a Bookaholic ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Absolutely heartbreaking... Filled with sadness, love, courage and sacrifice - I couldn't put this book down.' Stardust Book Reviews ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Oh my goodness! Evocatively unsettling yet hauntingly beautiful... the story is incredibly powerful... I read this book with bated breath. I cried, I grieved and I hoped... I was left heartbroken.' Robin Loves Reading ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Oh my word... This book had me in tears... Fantastic.' Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Three words: Have. Tissues. Ready... Fantastic... The emotion that pours from the pages is absolutely heart-wrenching. I loved every minute of this book, even though it left me a sniffling mess by the end.' Fireflies and Free Kicks ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Wow! Just wow! This book kept me on the edge of my seat right from the get-go!... Amazing.' Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿

An incredible story of love, hope and friendship, and a testament to humanity and courage in history's darkest days - perfect for fans of The Tattooist of Auschwitz and The Choice