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An Island at War

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An Island at War

By: Deborah Carr
Narrated by: Helen Keeley
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A moving historical novel inspired by the German occupation of the Channel Islands during WW2. This is a story of courage, resilience and everyday acts of defiance from ordinary people forced to live in an extraordinary time.

The USA Today bestseller!

June 1940

While her little sister Rosie is sent to the UK to keep her safe from the invading German army, Estelle Le Maistre is left behind on Jersey to help her grandmother run the family farm. When the Germans occupy the island, everything changes and Estelle and the islanders must face the reality of life under Nazi rule.

Interspersed with diary entries from Rosie back on the mainland, the novel is also inspired by real life stories from the author’s own family who were both on the island during the occupation and in London during the Blitz and is a true testament to the courage and bravery of the islanders.

©2021 Deborah Carr (P)2021 HarperCollins Publishers Limited
20th Century Epistolary Fiction Genre Fiction Historical Fiction Island England
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Love historical fiction and this was a great book! Can’t wait to read more by this author.

Loved this!!

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I didn't know until recently that the Channel Islands were occupied during WWII. I was reading the book when Russia attacked Urchaina. The made it real to me.Very sad state of affairs.

very good story.

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As an historical novel, this book sheds light on the violence and oppression suffered by the Island of Jersey at the hand of the Nazis during WWII when the Channel Islands were no longer under the protection of the British. The account was made both personal and compelling by being centered around one particular family. Experiencing their hardships and challenges, the reader feels a part of the the island’s wartime history. The narration was very well done with both younger and older people being given a voice. A very compelling and instructive read.

A Very Compelling and Constructive Read

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This book was ok. Slow in parts. Narration was average. I enjoyed the history.

interesting

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Loved the narration of this wonderful book! Helen really brought the characters & details to life. I really enjoyed listening to the story after I had previously read the book. Hoping for a sequel!!

Brought the characters to life!

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The performance was spectacular, and the story just heartwarming. I loved every minute. The multifaceted characters and how they navigated, dug in, and survived in a time of war and deprivation.

A Heartwarming Tale of Survival

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the story seems okay, a little basic but not terrible. the reader makes so many of the characters sound really whiney. it grates on my ears, hence why I'm not finishing the book.

didn't finish

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