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  • The Star and the Shamrock

  • By: Jean Grainger
  • Narrated by: Siobhan Waring
  • Length: 8 hrs and 19 mins
  • 4.8 out of 5 stars (1,026 ratings)

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The Star and the Shamrock

By: Jean Grainger
Narrated by: Siobhan Waring
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Publisher's summary

Ariella Bannon has no choice: she must put her precious children, Liesl and Erich, on that train or allow them to become prey for the Nazis.

Berlin 1939.

When her husband doesn’t come home one day, Ariella realises that the only way she can ensure her Jewish children’s safety is to avail of the Kindertransport, but can she bear to let them go?

A thousand miles away, Elizabeth Klein has closed herself off from the world. Losing her husband on the last day of the Great War, and her child months later, she cannot, will not, love again. It hurts too much.

But she is all Liesl and Erich Bannon have.

Thrown together in the wild countryside of Northern Ireland, Elizabeth and the Bannon children discover that life in the country is anything but tranquil. Danger and intrigue lurk everywhere, and some people are not what they seem.

From the streets of wartime Berlin, to the bombed out city of Liverpool, and finally resting in the lush valleys of the Ards Penisula, The Star and The Shamrock from USA Today bestselling author Jean Grainger, is utterly binge-worthy.

©2019 Jean Grainger (P)2023 Jean Grainger
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Nice book

I really like reading historical fiction about WW2. So much happened in many more countries other than Germany, Great Britain, Russia, Poland and France. I liked the story line as it took place in Ireland and the narrator was very good. It was a good story but not great although it kept me listening. Had the spy figured out from the get go. Not sorry I used my credit on it. Not sure I want to get the 2nd one though.

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Very interesting read!

Knowing very little about the Kinder Transport I was totally moved by the bravery of this mother. The writing is captivating and the audible narration superb!

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Wonderful story

Couldn’t pull myself away from the narrative carried audible from room to room with me as the book was impossible to turn off.

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A welcome change

I have listened to over 50 books this year and many are serious and sometimes incredibly sad. I have tried to read a book about WWII from the perspective of different countries. This story shares the story of the kinder transport and while its not the camps or the ghettos, it shares the courage of parents who gave their children to care of strangers. Yet, there is some love and hope. I really enjoyed the narration and how much I came to care for the characters. It’s a lovely listen.

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Amazing Story

This book is an amazing, well written book that hits all the feels. I listened to the audible version. It held my attention and made me want to keep listening all day, so I did!
Born, raised and living in America I feel like it is hard for us to get a real grasp as to the horror that was WWII. Historical fictions like this help me to see and feel what it was like from so many different countries, people and cultures.

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Loved this book!

I loved this book, couldn’t stop listening! I’m anxious to begin the second book to see what happens to all these wonderful characters. This was the first book I’ve listened to by Jean Grainger & look forward to getting all her other books.

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Wonderful story well narrated

The story captivated me. The characters were multifaceted. It was a good read (I mean listen). The narrator did a great job - love Siobhan’s lilting voice. I’m downloading the next book in the series.

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Excellent page turner

I couldn’t stop listening to find out what would happen next. Such a great story about a terrible time in history and the compassion of caring people to help others.

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Compelling

Looking forward to reading the next book in the series. a fascinating way to learn about the kindertrain

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Kindertransport history

Such a beautiful book and a learning experience. So glad I used the credit.

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