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The Keeper of Hidden Books

By: Madeline Martin
Narrated by: Saskia Maarleveld
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Publisher's summary

A NATIONAL BESTSELLER—for fans of All the Light We Cannot See and The Tattooist of Auschwitz!

A BookBub Pick for Best Historical Fiction of Summer 2023

A heartwarming story about the power of books to bring us together, inspired by the true story of the underground library in WWII Warsaw, by the New York Times bestselling author of The Last Bookshop in London.

All her life, Zofia has found comfort in two things during times of hardship: books and her best friend, Janina. But no one could have imagined the horrors of the Nazi occupation in Warsaw. As the bombs rain down and Hitler’s forces loot and destroy the city, Zofia finds that now books are also in need of saving.

With the death count rising and persecution intensifying, Zofia jumps to action to save her friend and salvage whatever books she can from the wreckage, hiding them away, and even starting a clandestine book club. She and her dearest friend never surrender their love of reading, even when Janina is forced into the newly formed ghetto.

But the closer Warsaw creeps toward liberation, the more dangerous life becomes for the women and their families – and escape may not be possible for everyone. As the destruction rages around them, Zofia must fight to save her friend and preserve her culture and community using the only weapon they have left - literature.

“Readers will be on the edge of their seats as they are transported…with Madeline Martin's vivid and inspiring characters.” —Kelly Rimmer, author of The Warsaw Orphan

"Madeline Martin immerses us in the expertly rendered and fascinating worlds.” —Natasha Lester, author of The Riviera House

Don't miss Madeline Martin's next heartwarming historical novel,
The Booklover's Library!

Also by Madeline Martin:

  • The Librarian Spy
  • The Last Bookshop in London
©2023 Madeline Martin (P)2023 Harlequin Enterprises, Limited
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Outstanding

As a history major in college, this has been one of my favorite historical fictions to date. The relevance of the lessons still resonate today. Well done!

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If you love books, you’ll appreciate this one

I stumbled onto another one of the author’s books, The Last Little Bookshop in London. I thoroughly enjoyed it so when I found this one I had to listen. It is a beautiful story that takes place around the autrocities of Poland in WW2. It touches on the heartbreak and hope of that dark period. The narrator was perfect and I would recommend this to booklovers everywhere. It shows the strength and resilience of the people of that time.

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The real story

Perfect story about both the Ghetto and the Warsaw Uprisings. Facts woven seamlessly with the fictional background story characters.
Narrator had a bit of trouble with Polish names accenting the wrong syllable, but that was a minor deterrent.

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Wow

Recommended in an online book club and lived up to the hype. Touching well written story.

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Book Keepers

Warsaw! So many brave people sacrificed to save books and fellow Poles. Another reminder of the atrocities committed by the Nazis. May we never forget.

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Amazingly done

Truly an amazing story with fantastic narration. The story was beautiful and heartbreaking all at the same time.

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The Keejper of Hidden Books

I was captivated from the beginning. As I listened on I almost felt I was there. It is so well written and so well narrated
I did not want to stop listening.
It takes you on a journey of deep love, sadness, perseverance and altruism.

I will not forget this book. I loved it so much.

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A Great Novel

Excellent blend of historical facts and fiction. I haven't read any books about Poland during WWII and I found this very interesting. I definitely recommend this book. The narrator did an excellent job. This book held my attention from beginning to end.

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Very well researched and written

A lot of characters that were introduced and then gone within just a few sentences. It is difficult to keep some of them straight. Factual, fictional and dealt with emotions of pre war, war and some of the after.

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Narration is fantastic

Another incredible story based on the resilience of the Jewish/Polish people during WW2. Definitely worth the listen.

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