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The Bookseller of Dachau

By: Shari J. Ryan
Narrated by: Kelly Burke
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Germany, 1939: The roof is the only place no one can hear us. All the lights in the village blur into the darkness, and the flame on my candle flickers, leaving us with just the glow of the stars. “We can’t let them take everything from you,” I say. “Hiding is the only option.”

When Matilda’s childhood sweetheart, Hans, is in danger, she doesn’t hesitate to hide him in her attic. Protecting him from her parents and the soldiers downstairs, she smuggles him food and communicates in whispers. For months, they exist by candlelight. But how long can they survive?

America, 2018: Grace opens a mustard-yellow envelope, and her world unravels. She has inherited a bookstore in the small town of Dachau from the grandmother she had no idea existed.

Grace visits her legacy - a bookshop on a cobbled lane filled with lost memories. She combs through faded photographs and handwritten letters, unearthing the story of a young woman who devoted her life to returning the keepsakes of Dachau prisoners to their families. A woman who was torn from her one true love - who never gave up hope....

As Grace pieces together her family’s heartbreaking past, she discovers the long-buried secret of her own identity. But when she learns the truth, will she ever be the same again?

This heart-wrenching yet hopeful tale will restore your faith in humanity and in the power of love to triumph over evil. Fans of The Tattooist of Auschwitz, Orphan Train, and Kristin Hannah will be blown away.

©2021 Shari J. Ryan (P)2021 Bookouture, an imprint of Storyfire Ltd.
Fiction Historical Fiction Women's Fiction Heartfelt Inspiring
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Engaging Storyline • Compelling Wwii Story • Excellent Narrator • Multigenerational Love Story • Great Performance
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This book was so good! I couldn’t turn it off. My emotions were all over the place.

Roller coaster ride of emotions!

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Fantastic book, narration was great except the attempted Boston accent. Overall a compelling WWII story!

Loved the story despite the fake Boston accent

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I am a lifelong fan of historical fiction, especially WWII holocaust stories. At the age of 64, I have read/listened to many outstanding award winning holocaust fiction books. I have never read nor listened to this perspective told before. And so very well! Unfortunately, I must agree with some of the reviews regarding the poor Boston accent of the narrator! Fortunately, it does not prejudice this wonderful book.

Outstanding WWII Story

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Well written, couldn’t stop listening. Even had my 16 year intrigued with the book, where now she wants to listen to.

Tearjerker

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A historical fiction laced with love and hope amid desperate times. I couldn't stop listening.

Riveting

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I am not sure how I stumbled upon this book but I am glad I did. The story keeps makes you feel as if you are a part of it. The characters are captivating and endearing. ( My only critique would be at the narrator's attempts at accents. I found they distracted me from my listening.) Thank you.

Sweet look into history

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What a great story! I have read many many historical fiction books and this is right up there with some of the better ones.

Great Story

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This is a great book, as other reviews have stated the narrator wasn’t the best, but I completely enjoyed this story. I’ve been stuck on World War two books for a couple of years and this is one of the best I’ve listen to. I highly recommend giving this book a listen or read. It was a heart wrenching book, with two different time periods.

Loved this book

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the beautiful words describing the love between Hans and Matilda. the descriptions of the land and details of everything.

secret love

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It’s So engrossing I couldn’t stop listening. The narrator is very good and the story just keeps going and is hopeful yet very sad as well. I am buying it for my granddaughters to read.

Loved this book!!!

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