Browsing: Europe

“A must-have” (School Library Journal starred review): Orphaned sisters Camille and Sophie struggle to survive in revolutionary Paris — until Camille decides to wield her dark, forbidden powers to enter Marie Antoinette’s court. “A lit firework crackling with treacherous magic… I adore this gorgeous book” (Stephanie Garber).

As Hitler’s power grows, Jewish couple Gerhard and Elsa Schliemann must flee Germany. They arrive in Turkey with hopes of rebuilding their lives, but personal and political strife threaten to upend their world… A captivating novel based on true events, with over 1,400 five-star Goodreads ratings.

After the occupation of Poland, Witold Pilecki was sent to Auschwitz — where he spent years covertly reporting Nazi atrocities to the Allies. “Perhaps one of the greatest unsung heroes of the Second World War… This insightful book is likely to be the definitive version of this extraordinary life” (The Economist).

Sam loves organizing the annual food festival in her little village of Porthmellow. But when a last-minute emergency brings famous chef Gabe back to town as the guest of honor, she must face her long-buried feelings and decide how far she’ll go for love…

As the Nazi forces take over France’s free zone, brave members of the Resistance unite against the enemy in a bitter fight for liberation. A gripping read!