You can pay a terrible price for keeping a promise… secrets and Evelyn remembers everything. She can never forget the promise she made to the love of her life, to discover the truth about the mission that led to his death, no matter what it cost her…
When Evelyn’s niece Pat opens an old biscuit tin to find a photo of a small girl with a red ball entitled ‘Liese, 1951’ and a passport in another name, she has some questions for her aunt. And Evelyn is transported back to a place in Germany known as ‘The Forbidden Village,’ where a woman who called herself Eva went where no one else dared, amongst shivering prisoners, to find the man who gambled with her husband’s life…
A gripping, haunting and compelling read about love, courage and betrayal set in the war-battered landscape of Germany. Fans of The Letter, The Alice Network and The Nightingale will be hooked.
Readers are hooked on My Name is Eva:
‘Could not put this book down, and heaven help anyone that tried to disturb my reading !!…I absolutely loved this book !…I laughed, I cried, I cheered , I sympathized all because of Evelyn…I could so picture the setting and as Evelyn sets out to fool everyone, I thought you go girl !!…I don’t want to say anything else but what a fantastic read… I can’t recommend this book enough !!’ Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars
‘What a magnificent read! Eva is amazing. One of the best characters in a book EVER! What a fantastic, beautiful, heart-wrenching tale, incredibly told. I absolutely loved every single page. I sat for the last 20% of the book in tears, sad but happy tears. An absolutely beautiful book.’ Kim the Bookworm, 5 stars
‘A poignant and evocative story of love, betrayal and bravery that kept me page turning and completely engrossed from start to finish. Loved it and would definitely recommend.’ NetGalley Reviewer, 5 stars
‘A phenomenal story of courage, love, murder and all the atrocities that go with war. Eva is an extraordinary character, strong, loyal, smart, funny, loving, and brave.A phenomenal read!!’ Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars
‘This may be my new favorite book!!!! I absolutely love the premise of the heroine faking dementia in her retirement home to cover up her knowledge of (and possible involvement in) questionable activities centering around WWII events. The tempo of this novel was perfect–kept me wondering until the very last page!’ Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars
‘Absolutely loved this book and its riveting plot!… The author has successfully penned a debut novel that I would highly recommend without any hesitation. An excellent debut novel from Suzanne Goldring and I look forward to reading more of her work .’ Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars
‘This book was excellent! Totally kept my attention and I wanted to find out what would become of the main characters. Highly recommended.’ Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars
‘Everything about this book is amazing. I love the main character Eva, the way the author integrates the past with the present, and the emotional plot that kept me hooked from the beginning to the end. I’ve read over 30 historical fiction novels in the past year and this one is definitely in my top 10.’ Netgalley Reviewer, 5 stars
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Beautiful story and well written about a woman with guts and passion. The humor was delightful, the love story was sweet and the ending, perfect. I recommend!
My Name is Eva by Suzanne Golding is an engrossing World War II historical fiction that takes place from modern-day England and back to Germany during the war years.
The year is 2016 and Evelyn Taylor-Clark, in her nineties, is in an English elder care facility. Although she is still quite alert, she pretends that she suffers from dementia. When her niece and an Inspector visit her, they ask questions about what the niece has found in the house on Evelyn’s large English manor. The Inspector particularly wants to learn what she knows about a Colonel Robinson.
The story reverts to 1939 when Evelyn writes to her husband who is serving in the British Armed Forces. She’s worried that she hasn’t heard from him, then learns that he has been killed on a mission. She’s distraught, but even more so when she learns that his superior officer, Colonel Robinson, sent the men on a mission bound to fail. Evelyn vows revenge.
It’s 1945 and Evelyn has joined the military service as an interpreter for the interrogation of prisoners of war. As she had learned beforehand, the leader of the camp is the same Colonel Robinson and she finds him ruthless and cruel. She’s appalled at his inhumanity to the prisoners, so much so that she finds a way to leave that position and work at another military establishment.
Back in London, 1985, Evelyn still harbors the desire to avenge her husband’s needless death. She happens to see the Colonel at a concert and finds a way to “introduce” herself to him. She invites him to her English manor and he’s impressed as she shows him her bountiful countryside estate.
As the book toggles over a 70-year span, we learn much about the war and the grim after-effects as thousands of people try to put their lives back together. We see how one man’s inhumanity can dictate the outcome of so many lives. In contrast, we visit the English countryside with its lovely gardens and genteel life.
I enjoyed My Name is Eva. The author’s research is impressive; her wit and cunning shine as she takes us through history and one woman’s eventful life.
Great story that kept me reading. Loved the ending, but kind of sad. I think I may have already reviewed this on Net Galley or Amazon.
Another great book from this author
Letters to Evas husband, her life during the war and after….all rolled into one.
It kept me glued the whole time
I loved this book! I couldn’t put it down. Very good read.
I really enjoyed this saga of a woman named Eva. I found her to be true, honest, brave, and dedicated. Throughout her life she loved her deceased husband, grieving for him for over 50 years. Was it a love so strong that no other could replace him? Eva was smart and calculating, living life believing that the end justifies the means. The story takes place during WWII, and there was just enough about the war to inform, without boring me with war stories.
Some love is forever. Historic fiction at its best.
At first I didn’t like it very much but the more I read the better I liked it
Depressing.
Not too deep a WWII novel. I needed something easy to read and enjoyable. Not a complicated plot, which can be good and bad. But I enjoyed it
Out of the ordinary !
I loved this book and its story. Wow, what an interesting woman Eva is. I don’t know if I would or could be a brave and calculating as she is, but I sure did enjoy getting wrapped into her story and was proud of her guts to do what needed to be done!
Loved this book written in present and past glimpses into the life of Eva, Evelyn and Eve – different names for different times of her life. Couldn’t put it down and couldn’t predict what would happen next – even the ending. It was interesting to see her “play the part of one with dementia” – interesting and humorous at the same time. Very creative and well written and the characters were well developed and true to their nature.
Uninteresting read. Would not recommended it.i
Suspenseful novel about survival from a war and lost love. One wouldn’t suspect how this strong woman survived with her wits about her. Very good read.
The poor heroine can’t even get her revenge until she’s too old to gloat. Her continued writing to her dead husband makes her seem like a twisted woman. I kept waiting for something to happen. Quit reading half way through.
I really enjoyed this book. An elderly woman remembers her life. She lived during WWII, and her life was filled with action.
This is one of the best book I have read.
Great story about a strong woman in trying times.
First book by this author and I was thoroughly entertained. Loved Eva and the story line was interesting. Can’t wait for the next one .