The Girl Behind the Wall, Mandy Robotham
The Girl Behind the Wall, Mandy Robotham
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The Girl Behind the Wall

Author: Mandy Robotham

Narrator: Charlie Norfolk, Hattie Ladbury

Unabridged: 11 hr 54 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Avon

Published: 07/06/2021


Synopsis

“A poignant, tender story of families and sisters divided by the cruelty of political chance–my heart ached for them on every page." Kate Quinn, New York Times bestselling author of *contains exclusive audio content* A city divided. Two sisters torn apart. One impossible choice… From the and internationally bestselling WWII novelist of , and comes a story set at the dawn of the Cold War in Berlin. Why readers love : ‘’ NetGalley Reviewer ‘’ NetGalley Reviewer ‘Such a fast-paced read! Highly, highly recommend.’ NetGalley Reviewer ‘ who never fails to give us a satisfying story… I raced through this one.’ NetGalley Reviewer ‘ I didn't want to stop reading, …’ NetGalley Reviewer ‘ well-researched and a heartbreakingly accurate portrayal of the families separated by the wall. ’ NetGalley Reviewer ‘ I found myself thinking of the family in the book as real people I loved. ’ NetGalley Reviewer ‘.’ NetGalley Reviewer ‘… I loved it… Well worth a read.’ NetGalley Reviewer ‘ from Mandy Robotham!’ NetGalley Reviewer

Reviews

Goodreads review by Mel (Epic Reading) on October 26, 2021

Mandy Robotham can certainly write compelling stories. Unfortunately this one didn’t work for me as it felt very fictional, at times unbelievable. I want, expect, and desire truth, or nuggets of it, in historical stories. The Girl Behind the Wall was lacking those truths for me. Maybe because I’ve b......more

Goodreads review by Rosh ~on extended semihiatus~ on July 24, 2021

Have you ever wondered why The Berlin Wall was called by the name of the city and not something like the German Wall or The Great Wall of Germany? Simple. It didn’t surround a country but slashed right through a city. And when a city is divided, it is more than just geography that is affected. This......more

Goodreads review by Louise on June 30, 2021

When the Berlin wall goes up. Karin is on the wrong side of the city. Overnight, she's trapped under Soviet rule in unforgiving East Berlin and separated from her twin sister, Jutta. Karin and Jutta lead parallel lives for years, cut off by the wall. But Karin finds one way to keep going: Otto, the......more

Goodreads review by Bonnie on August 13, 2021

Set in Berlin in the 1960s, this well-written and compelling novel is about twin sisters separated by the Berlin Wall. Historical Fiction fans will enjoy this look at both East and West Berlin in the 60s. I received a free copy of this book from the publishers via Netgalley. My review is voluntary.......more

Goodreads review by Amanda - on January 06, 2022

*[URL not allowed] ‘They close the files, and with it, a chapter of history never to be forgotten, but one which no longer has the power to shape, contain or inhibit their lives or loves.’ Mandy Robotham is the author of three USA Today, Globe and Kindle top 100 bestsellers. The Gi......more


Quotes

Praise for Mandy Robotham: “Powerful and haunting”—Kate Quinn,  bestselling author of “ paints a vibrant picture of some of the chilling harbingers of World War II. You'll gasp aloud and shed a few tears on this insightful, bold, fast-paced ride through Berlin's last moments of crumbling glory before the cloud of World War II descends.”—Kristin Harmel,  bestselling author of “A gripping read, filled with tension and suspense as war brews in 1930s Berlin.”—Fiona Valpy, bestselling author of “Mandy captured a chilling sense of tension and fear, knowing what was on the horizon.”—Suzanne Goldring, author of