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The Edelweiss Sisters

An Epic, Heartbreaking and Gripping World War 2 Novel

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The Edelweiss Sisters

By: Kate Hewitt
Narrated by: Esther Wane
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1938, Salzburg. A powerful story of hope, forbidden love, and incredible courage, about three sisters who will risk everything - even their own lives - as part of the resistance movement in Nazi-occupied Austria.

Johanna, Birgit, and Lotte Eder have always lived quiet lives, working in their father’s clockmaking shop and helping their mother in the house. But like many other Austrians, they find it impossible to ignore the changes in the world around them.

At first Johanna finds it hard to believe the Nazis pose a real threat. But then her father hires Franz to help in his shop. He’s kind and soulful, with dark eyes that twinkle with intelligence. But he’s Jewish, and as Johanna falls for him, she realizes that loving him puts them all in danger.

Then comes the Anschluss - the reunification of Austria and Germany under Nazi rule. The three sisters’ lives have become ever more separate, with Lotte joining the convent at Nonnberg Abbey and Birgit’s secret involvement with the Resistance. But as Johanna realizes how mistaken she was about the level of danger, she begins to see that it may be down to her to protect the man she loves.

She knows that she can’t do it alone, though. She will have to turn to the people she trusts the most: her sisters.

The three of them work together to try to get Franz to the safety of Switzerland, and they soon prove invaluable to the Resistance. But they’re risking everything. Can three women who would die for each other also be prepared to die for what is right?

The sisters’ subsequent journey from Nazi-occupied Salzburg to the devastating concentration camps of Ravensbruck and Mauthausen will show the strength of human spirit like never before. As, out of the darkness, a tiny seed of hope flowers....

A totally heartbreaking and impossibly powerful story about love, tragedy, and the power of humanity. Perfect for fans of The Nightingale, The Lilac Girls, and The Sound of Music.

©2021 Kate Hewitt (P)2021 Bookouture, an imprint of Storyfire Ltd.
Fiction Historical Fiction Holocaust Tearjerking Middle east
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Moving Historical Fiction • Entertaining Storyline • Excellent Narrator • Heartfelt Family Story • Interesting Plot Twists
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I absolutely loved this book. I enjoyed each of the three sisters and definitely enjoyed the ending. Well done!

Loved it!

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It was hard to listen to the horrific abuse, but it was so uplifting to watch their faith grow.

The faith of the sisters

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I have to say there is nothing about this book that I disliked!!!
loved it and the history that it shared with us

love this family story

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I enjoyed this story and ended up buying my mom the paper back. The characters seem real and I liked how she used the Abbey from The Sound of Music.

kept my interest

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I have ADHD and this story captivated my attention. It is not unusual for me to read up to ten books at a time, and I listened to this one. Narrator did a great job with voice differentiation and the storyline was compelling to listen to.

I have ADHD and was hooked!

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A very heartfelt, touching story between three sisters. It was hard to put down! This author knows how to write stories to capture the reader. A very favorite writer of mine!

What a wonderful story.

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it was a good book easy to listen to and a great story. I would recommend

great book an easy listen

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This was wonderful and engaging from the very beginning. The characters interesting and complex. The storyline has interesting twists and turns that weave together so well. I loved this and will listen again.

Loved this!

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I thought after a bit the story would pick up pace, but never did. It a good story but just seemed slow. Narrator was excellent.

Good story but slow

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This story is a sad and moving story of the horrors of the Nazis and how 3 sisters are affected by it. Having listened to this as the Ukraine is invaded, I hope that history isn't going to be repeated.

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