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Un-put-down-able for fans of female-fronted historic novels and fictionalised accounts of the WWII period, Mandy Robotham’s The War Pianist teems with tension, courage, code-cracking and atmosphere as two women put everything on the line for the resistance.
It’s July 1940, and Marnie is an unmarried 32-year-old working as an assistant producer for the BBC in London, a city under siege from nightly blitz bombings. During one such attack, Marnie’s beloved grandfather is killed. When she returns to the debris of his premises and discovers a radio, it transpires that he’d been working as an undercover pianist (radio operative) for the Dutch resistance. Having grown up learning Morse code as a fun game with her granddad, she decides to step into his shoes when invited by his contact, Willem.“Fighting this bloody monster of fascism,” gives Marnie palpable purpose.
Meanwhile Corrie, another female pianist, is at the other end of Marnie’s transmissions in Nazi-occupied Amsterdam. When Willem vanishes, Marnie takes a huge risk by heading to Amsterdam, and both women find themselves facing the gravest of dangers.
Richly detailed, and propelled by spritely pace, a spirit of courage, and rising tension as it seems there might be a traitor in the women’s midst, The War Pianist is an accomplished war-time thriller with bags of character.
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The War Pianist Synopsis
Two cities. Two spies. Which woman survives?Pianist: NOUN. Informal. A person who operates or controls a radio transmitter - often in code.July, 1940Blitz-ridden London: Marnie Fern's life is torn apart when her grandfather is killed in an air raid. But once she discovers that he'd been working undercover as a radio operative - or pianist - for the Dutch resistance, Marnie knows she must complete his mission - no matter the cost...Nazi-occupied Amsterdam: At the other end of the wireless, fellow pianist Corrie Bakker is caught in a dangerous game of cat-and-mouse as she desperately tries to keep her loved ones out of the line of fire - even if it means sacrificing herself...Bound together by the invisible wires of their radios, the two women lead parallel lives in their home cities, as both are betrayed by those they trust the most. But when the Nazis close in on one of them, only the other can save her...The next gripping and heartbreaking WWII historical fiction novel from international bestseller, Mandy Robotham.Real readers love The War Pianist:'A story packed with everything historical fiction readers need: espionage and betrayal to plights and flights...I learnt so much!...Brilliantly paced with twists and turns, courage and bravery and a touch of romance.' Real Reader Review, ?????'Rich in detail and almost impossible to put down...I loved it.' Real Reader Review, ?????'A front row seat to the survival of the Blitz in London as well as the Dutch resistance work. Fascinating...riveting.' Real Reader Review, ?????'A book that captures your attention from the first page to the last. Mandy Robotham is a master storyteller...the tension mounts on every page and I could not put it down. Highly recommended.' Real Reader Review, ?????'My favourite of Mandy's books so far. I loved Marnie, Willem and Corrie and the relationship among the three of them. The strength and resolve of these characters is so inspiring and captivating...A perfectly composed novel for lovers of historical fiction...Every bit of this novel comes alive. Bravo!' Real Reader Review, ?????'A gripping and heartbreaking WWII novel...If you love historical fiction, then this is a must-read.' Real Reader Review, ?????'Mandy Robotham has done it again! A thoroughly well researched and interesting narrative set during WWII...Another five star read for me.' Real Reader Review, ?????.
About This Edition
| ISBN: |
9780008538866 |
| Publication date: |
2nd March 2023 |
| Author: |
Mandy Robotham |
| Publisher: |
Avon an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers |
| Format: |
Paperback |
| Pagination: |
384 pages |
| Primary Genre |
Historical Fiction
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