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The Stolen Children of War
Hardcover
General FictionHistorical Fiction
ISBN13: 9781836568667
Publisher: Boldwood Books Ltd
Published: Nov 10 2025
Pages: 288
Weight: 1.14
Height: 0.88 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
It is 1943 in Nazi-occupied Paris, and nobody is safe. Nobody, except perhaps one small group of people, who ve always existed outside the law
At Le Cirque Casini, the trapeze artists still fly. The strong men still perform amazing feats. The sad-faced clowns still make people laugh, even in a city with a broken heart. The Nazis do not trouble them, as long as they keep the people happy and entertained.
But what the Germans don t know is that there are circus performers with secrets of their own. And when Lia a performer known for her bravery on the trapeze finds herself with nowhere else to go but back to the circus she d left 18 years ago she does so with two small orphaned Jewish children in tow, who she s sworn to protect.
As the circus s numbers swell with people desperate to hide, and threats come not only from the Nazis but from one who seeks to kill someone amongst them, Lia and the other circus-performers know they must do everything in their power to protect the vulnerable.
But who better than those who would risk their lives every day for entertainment to save the lives of others?
A gripping and captivating novel of World War Two, perfect for fans of Fiona Valpy and Dinah Jefferies.
Readers love Jina Bacarr:My heart was torn to shreds This is one powerful, gut-wrenching, soul-shattering novel that would make any woman cry My own heart felt pierced to the core Like nothing else I have read Magnificent. Reader Review
Hard-hitting and heart-breaking, this is truly an excellent novel. Reader Review
Wow what a book! From the very first page I was totally hooked A rollercoaster of a ride of heartbreak and bravery An absolutely gripping, powerful story that I won t forget anytime soon. Reader Review
Wow! I was blown away by the magnitude of this novel. It is exceptional on so many levels. It is hard to know where to begin in singing its praises A gripping, heart wrenching story of chaos, sacrifice and courage A must-read for historical fiction lovers Reader Review
This powerful heartbreaking story is one that will stay with me for a long time Amazingly vivid I was taken on a rollercoaster of emotions from heartbreak to joy and anger to excitement and a whole lot more. I hate what people had to face but I love their determination, bravery and courage There aren t enough stars in the world to rate this book. Reader Review
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