Pam Jenoff Livres

"1942. Sadie Gault is eighteen and living with her parents in the Kraków Ghetto during World War II. When the Nazis liquidate the ghetto, Sadie and her pregnant mother are forced to seek refuge in the perilous tunnels beneath the city. One day she sees a girl about her own age buying flowers. Ella Stepanek is an affluent Polish girl living a life of relative ease with her stepmother, who has developed close alliances with the occupying Germans. Ella begins to aid Sadie and the two become close. As the dangers of the war worsen, their lives are set on a collision course that will test them in the face of overwhelming odds." --Publisher

1939. Overnight, Jewish 19-year-old Emma Bau's world is turned upside down when Germany invades Poland, and after only six weeks of marriage, her husband Jacob, a member of the Resistance, is forced to flee.

Includes an excerpt from The Kommandant's girl.

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING TITLE THE ORPHAN'S TALE OUT NOW! Forbidden love in the time of war, this is essential reading for fans of emotional historical romance, perfect for fans of Katie Flynn and Maureen Lee.

How have I been lucky enough to come here, to be alive, when so many others are not? I should have died.… But I am here. 1945. Surviving the brutality of a Nazi prison camp, Marta Nederman is lucky to have escaped with her life. Recovering from the horror, she meets Paul, an American soldier who gives her hope of a happier future. But their plans to meet in London are dashed when Paul's plane crashes. Devastated and pregnant, Marta marries Simon, a caring British diplomat, and glimpses the joy that home and family can bring. But her happiness is threatened when she learns of a Communist spy in British intelligence, and that the one person who can expose the traitor is connected to her past.

* Pam Jenoff returns to writing epic WWII love stories, of the kind that made KOMMANDANT'S GIRL such a big bestseller* War would tear them apart. Would they ever meet again?

What kind of man could fake his own death and then, for more than a decade, let his loved ones suffer? After such a betrayal, what woman would want him back? Meet erstwhile Cambridge University sweethearts Jared Short and Jordan Weiss, whose star-crossed odyssey continues in Jenoff\U+2019\s intriguing sequel to Almost Home. Following Jordan\U+2019\s discovery of Jared\U+2019\s apparent survival--and her own narrow escape from enemies still out to silence him--the plucky young diplomat chucks her State Department commission to seek closure. But instead of answers, what lies ahead on a perilous chase stretching from London to the Aegean are more conundrums. Along the way, Jordan encounters Ari Bruck, a seductive mystery man who might be a Mossad agent, and Nicole Short, an elegant blonde who apparently runs in the same circles as Jared.

A New York Times Bestseller, this remarkable story of friendship and courage centers on three women and a network of female secret agents during World War II. In 1946 Manhattan, Grace Healey discovers an abandoned suitcase at Grand Central Terminal. Inside, she finds a dozen photographs of different women. Unable to resist her curiosity, she takes them, learning they belonged to Eleanor Trigg, who led a group of female agents deployed from London during the war. Twelve of these women, sent to Occupied Europe as couriers and radio operators to aid the resistance, never returned home, leaving their fates shrouded in mystery. Determined to uncover the truth, Grace becomes intrigued by a young mother turned agent named Marie, whose daring mission reveals a powerful narrative of friendship, valor, and betrayal. Inspired by true events, the author shines a light on the incredible heroics of these brave women, weaving a mesmerizing tale of courage, sisterhood, and resilience in the face of adversity. This book has been recognized as a Cosmopolitan Best Book Club Book, a PopSugar Must-Read, and a Glamour Best of 2019, praised for its intriguing mystery and captivating heroine.

Set in New York City after World War II, this collection features ten prominent voices in women's fiction, each contributing a unique story that unfolds on the same day. The narratives explore themes of resilience, hope, and the complexities of life in a post-war era, all centered around a significant landmark. Each author brings their distinct style and perspective, creating a rich tapestry of experiences that reflect the challenges and triumphs faced by women during this transformative time.

Life is a constant struggle for the eighteen-year-old Nowak twins as they raise their three younger siblings in rural Poland under the shadow of the Nazi occupation. Helena discovers an American paratrooper stranded outside their small mountain village. Risking the safety of herself and her family, she hides Sam--a Jew--but Helena's concern for the American grows into something much deeper. Helena is forced to contend with the jealousy her choices have sparked in her sister, culminating in a singular act of betrayal that endangers them all