Gill Thompson

Kirsty se retrouve orpheline à la mort de ses parents en 1939. Désormais seule au monde, à tout juste 14 ans, elle na plus rien à perdre. Alors quand on lui propose de partir en Hongrie pour travaill

En 1939 à Prague, Eva élève avec amour Miriam, sa petite fille de cinq ans. Lorsque les nazis envahissent la ville, la jeune mère décide de la protéger en l’envoyant dans un pays plus sûr. Au risque

A MOTHER FIGHTS TO FIND HER SON. A CHILD BATTLES FOR SURVIVAL. Inspired by the heartrending true events behind Ten Pound Poms, this riveting novel is for readers of Lisa Wingate, Martha Hall Kelly, Kathryn Hughes, and Lesley Pearse.A warm-hearted tale of love, loss and indefatigable human spiritKathryn Hughes Such a poignant story Beautifully told, heart-wrenching tale_______________________________________A woman is found wandering injured in London after an air raid. She remembers nothing of who she is. Only that she has lost something very precious.As the little boy waits in the orphanage, he hopes his mother will return. But then he finds himself on board a ship bound for Australia, the promise of a golden life ahead, and wonders: how will she find him in a land across the oceans?In Perth, a lonely wife takes in the orphaned child. But then she discovers the secret of his past. Should she keep quiet? Or tell the truth and risk losing the boy who has become her life? This magnificent, moving novel, set in London and Australia, is testament to the strength of the human spirit and the enduring power of love._______________________________________Readers worldwide have fallen in love with The Oceans Between Us... wonderful a real page turner with excellent historical research and attention to detail powerfulA heartrending storyJane CorryA mothers loss and a sons courage... A heartrending story that spans the worldDiney CosteloeA beautiful tale of a mothers love... Full of emotion, heart, joy and sorrowEmmas Bookish CornerHeart-wrenching debut novel. A story based on actual events which will have you glued to the pagesWaggy TalesIt has opened my eyes to the injustice done to so manyShass Book BlogI flew through this emotional book. I raged at just what some had to endure. But I also felt their bravery in finding justice for all children who suffered.Between My Lines

TO SAVE HER CHILD, A MOTHER MUST MAKE AN IMPOSSIBLE CHOICE.Heartrending. Riveting. Definitely on my list of Ten Best Books of the year Sharon Maas, author of The Violin Makers Daughter------Prague 1939. Young mother Eva has a secret from her past. When the Nazis invade, Eva knows the only way to keep her daughter Miriam safe is to send her away - even if it means never seeing her again. But when Eva is taken to a concentration camp, her secret is at risk of being exposed.In London, Pamela volunteers to help find places for the Jewish children arrived from Europe. Befriending one unclaimed little girl, Pamela brings her home. Then when her son enlists in the RAF, Pamela realises how easily her own world could come crashing down...Inspired by the children who escaped the Holocaust. Perfect for readers of The Tattooist of Auschwitz by Heather Morris.What an incredible read. It was so emotional about a Jewish girl. I was engrossed from start to finish and would highly recommend this book Such a gorgeous book. I loved and believed in all the characters, and thoroughly enjoyed their stories. And the ending moved me to tears This book was incredible... The story is realistic and believable. Once you start reading you will not want to stop An emotional, haunting book filled with secrets throughout. Excellent I loved the book and the way it was written. I will be reading more novels by Gill Thompson in the future as her interweaving of events with fictional characters is remarkable This was a great book! There are secrets you will not see coming, but it makes it more heartwarming Its not your normal evacuee story as its intertwined with other stories which I really enjoyed. It had me gripped. I will be looking out for more books by this author This is a very good book. I recommend you read

UN VIAJE INCIERTO PARA HUIR DEL CAOS... QUE LOS LLEVARÇ A EMPEZAR UNA NUEVA VIDA. Inspirada en la historia real de los niños deportados a Australia durante la Segunda Guerra Mundial Londres acaba de sufrir un bombardeo. Los aviones enemigos se alejan, y en la ciudad, la gente se afana por recuperar lo que queda de sus vidas. En medio del caos, una mujer vaga sola, herida. No recuerda nada, ni siquiera su nombre. Lo unico que sabe es que ha perdido algo muy querido. En el orfanato, el pequeño Jack espera que su madre venga a recogerlo. Pero sus deseos no se ven satisfechos, y pronto se encuentra a bordo de un barco, rumbo a Australia, hacia una nueva familia y un futuro incierto. Thompson nos brinda en esta ocasion la historia de muchos niños que se vieron obligados a sobrevivir sin familia ni proteccion en una tierra extraña, construyendo una maravillosa y conmovedora novela que atestigua la fuerza de la voluntad humana y el inagotable poder del amor. "Un relato conmovedor de amor, perdida y la fuerza infatigable del corazon." Kathryn Hughes "Una historia que llegara al corazon de

Her mother was taken by the Nazis. Would she ever find her way home? Inspired by the true story of how Jewish people escaped fascist Germany, helped by two extraordinary sisters.I adored it. A truly heartrending, stirring, important novel, perfect for anyone who enjoys a cracking good tale LOUISE MORRISHAn emotional rollercoaster with unforgettable scenes. A powerful novel of love, loss and healingSUZANNE GOLDRING And readers cant get enough! An absolutely extraordinary read-one of those rare historical novels that completely immerses you from start to finish This was a story that truly touched my heart! The characters emotions are so vivid and real that you experience every moment alongside them A story about trying to find courage and hope during the darkest times, and helping others A deeply moving, beautifully researched novel that stayed with me long after I finished it . . . This is historical fiction at its best Full of heartbreak and hope in equal measures Be prepared to cry -----------------Her hands tremble as she tightens her grip on the letter, taking in the familiar script that is scratched into the fading parchment. For more than thirty years, she has carried this testimony - these secrets - with her. Its time her story was told.1937. As fascism rises across Europe and the threat turns to very real danger for their Jewish friends in Berlin, sisters Josephine and Constance smuggle out possessions to help to finance their friends new lives as refugees in London - if they make it out. Then, one day, theyre asked to rescue something much more precious: a little girl. Her mother, Ilse, has been imprisoned for her journalism and her father, Daniel, knows he must do all he can to protect their child - even if that means letting her go...1939. When war breaks out, the sisters are tortured by thoughts of those they couldnt save and commit to doing all they can on the Home Front - Jo, at the Ministry of Information, where she becomes part of a network of intelligence workers, and Constance as an air raid warden during the Blitz. Meanwhile in Germany, Ilse is moved to Ravensbruck, where she bands together with other women in the camp to expose the atrocities they face every day. But can Ilse find a way to connect with her daughter?Praise for Gill Thompsons novels:Heartrending. Riveting. Definitely on my list of Ten Best Books of the yearSHARON MAASA stunning tale about courage, and sacrifice that will keep you enthralledANDIE NEWTONReally brought a lump to my throat. It has stayed with me since finishing itSUZANNE GOLDRINGA heartrending story that spans the worldDINEY COSTELOEA heartrending storyJANE CORRY

A stunning tale about sisters, courage, and sacrifice that will keep you enthralled until the very last pageANDIE NEWTONReally brought a lump to my throat. It has stayed with me since finishing itSUZANNE GOLDRINGThey were there for each other during the war just like the lighthouse, a source of hope and protection over the years.1940: For sisters Alice and Jenny life is just beginning when the Nazis seize control of the island of Jersey, driving the girls down separate paths. While Alice is forced by the enemy to work in the German hospital, Jenny is attracted to the circle of islanders rising up to resist the occupiers. And as the war tightens its grip, it will cause each of the sisters to make an extraordinary choice, experience unimaginable heartbreak and emerge forever changed...1996: The war may have ended decades earlier, but for the elegant woman sitting alone now, the images live on in her memory: her sisters carefree laughter, the inky black of a German soldiers boots, the little boats that never came back. And the one constant through it all: the lighthouse that always guided them back to the island...A gripping, heartbreaking story of two sisters in occupied Jersey during WWII - one a nurse, who is transported to Nazi Germany, the other, who volunteers for the islands resistance movement - from the author of The Child on Platform One. Perfect for readers of The Nightingale and The Midwife of Auschwitz.*PRE-ORDER THE CHILD AT THE WINDOW BY GILL THOMPSON NOW **______What real readers are saying about The Lighthouse Sisters: What an emotional read, I felt like I was actually living along the characters, I absolutely loved this book I was gripped. I couldnt put it down. Heart-wrenching at times and so full of hope and resilience at others. A real page-turner A wonderful read from the first page A beautifully written tale Plenty of excitement, heartwarming and gut wrenching moments Emotional and compelling

Perfect for readers of The Tattooist of Auschwitz and The Nightingale, and inspired by real events, a gripping story of love, loss and two orphaned girls separated by war.Exciting and tragic . . . beautifully written Absorbing and emotional A stunning book based on true events A fantastic historical read I loved it! I highly recommend it to all lovers of historical fiction _______1939. A girl with auburn hair looks anxiously out of the train window, watching the mountains of Europe pass by. War is on the horizon at home, and Kirsty finds herself heading to neutral Hungary to help in a school for Jewish children. Little does she know that in leaving everything behind, she is about to find the most precious gift of all - a true friend in school pupil Anna.1943. When the Nazis invade Budapest, Kirsty and Anna are on their own, and Kirsty worries desperately for her Jewish friend. What lengths must they go to in order to survive, and, when they are separated, can the guiding light of friendship bring them back to each other? _______ Your favourite historical authors LOVE this moving and heart-wrenching novel:A powerful, poignant story of survival KATE HEWITTA different aspect of the Second World War to any Ive read before . . . both heartbreaking and compelling, yet ultimately uplifting. I loved it DEBORAH CARRThis is a story of amazing courage . . . an extraordinary novel that has stayed with me long after I turned the final page CAROL McGRATHBeautiful and evocative . . . an intelligent, thrilling novel which will stay with me for a long time LOUISE MORRISH

UN VIAJE INCIERTO PARA HUIR DEL CAOS... QUE LOS LLEVARÁ A EMPEZAR UNA NUEVA VIDA.Inspirada en la historia real de los niños deportados a Australia durante la Segunda Guerra MundialLondres acaba de sufrir un bombardeo. Los aviones enemigos se alejan, y en la ciudad, la gente se afana por recuperar lo que queda de sus vidas. En medio del caos, una mujer vaga sola, herida. No recuerda nada, ni siquiera su nombre. Lo unico que sabe es que ha perdido algo muy querido.En el orfanato, el pequeño Jack espera que su madre venga a recogerlo. Pero sus deseos no se ven satisfechos, y pronto se encuentra a bordo de un barco, rumbo a Australia, hacia una nueva familia y un futuro incierto.Thompson nos brinda en esta ocasion la historia de muchos niños que se vieron obligados a sobrevivir sin familia ni proteccion en una tierra extraña, construyendo una maravillosa y conmovedora novela que atestigua la fuerza de la voluntad humana y el inagotable poder del amor.Un relato conmovedor de amor, perdida y la fuerza infatigable del corazon. Kathryn HughesUna historia que llegara al corazon de los lectores. Imprescindible. The Letter Book ReviewsAbre los ojos a las injusticias que tantos cometieron. Altamente recomendable. The Peoples Friend Magazine

De los lugares más oscuros, nace un viaje hacia la esperanzaInspirada en la labor humanitaria de Nicholas Winton, que salvó a cientos de niños del HolocaustoEn la Praga de 1939, la joven Eva sabe que la unica manera de salvar a su pequeña Miriam de los nazis es enviandola lejos, muy lejos, incluso si eso significa no volver a verla jamas. La niña, sola, sube a uno de los trenes que la alejara, como a muchos otros, para siempre de su familia.En Londres, Pamela no siente que la guerra se acerca. La ciudad es como una isla en medio de la ola de terror que empieza a recorrer Europa. Pero pronto los rumores llegan hasta ella y decide implicarse como voluntaria, buscando familias a los pequeños procedentes del continente.Desde Checoslovaquia a Inglaterra, La niña del anden relata la experiencia de cientos de niños que escaparon del Holocausto gracias a los trenes del Kindertransport, una historia conmovedora sobre el coraje de dos mujeres, los sacrificios de una madre y la generosidad en tiempos dificiles.La critica ha dicho:Gill Thompson nos brinda una bella historia sobre el amor materno en uno de los periodos mas oscuros de la historia reciente. La StampaEl mejor libro del año. The ObserverUna historia conmovedora sobre la solidaridad infatigable. The Sunday Times

UN VIAJE INCIERTO PARA HUIR DEL CAOS... QUE LOS LLEVARÁ A EMPEZAR UNA NUEVA VIDA. Inspirada en la historia real de los niños deportados a Australia durante la Segunda Guerra Mundial Londres acaba de sufrir un bombardeo. Los aviones enemigos se alejan, y en la ciudad, la gente se afana por recuperar lo que queda de sus vidas. En medio del caos, una mujer vaga sola, herida. No recuerda nada, ni siquiera su nombre. Lo unico que sabe es que ha perdido algo muy querido. En el orfanato, el pequeño Jack espera que su madre venga a recogerlo. Pero sus deseos no se ven satisfechos, y pronto se encuentra a bordo de un barco, rumbo a Australia, hacia una nueva familia y un futuro incierto. Thompson nos brinda en esta ocasion la historia de muchos niños que se vieron obligados a sobrevivir sin familia ni proteccion en una tierra extraña, construyendo una maravillosa y conmovedora novela que atestigua la fuerza de la voluntad humana y el inagotable poder del amor. Un relato conmovedor de amor, perdida y la fuerza infatigable del corazon. Kathryn Hughes Una historia que llegara al corazon de los lectores. Imprescindible. The Letter Book Reviews Abre los ojos a las injusticias que tantos cometieron. Altamente recomendable. The Peoples Friend Magazine

Edición limitada a un precio especial En la Praga de 1939, Eva sabe que la única manera de salvar a su pequeña Miriam de los nazis es enviándola lejos, incluso si eso significa no volver a verla jamás. La niña, sola, sube a uno de los trenes que la alejara para siempre de su familia. En Londres, Pamela no siente que la guerra se acerca. La ciudad es como una isla en medio del terror que empieza a recorrer Europa. Pero pronto los rumores llegan hasta ella y decide implicarse como voluntaria, buscando familias a los pequeños procedentes del continente. Desde Checoslovaquia a Inglaterra, La niña del anden relata la experiencia de cientos de niños que escaparon gracias a los trenes del Kindertransport, una historia conmovedora sobre el coraje de dos mujeres, los sacrificios de una madre y la generosidad en tiempos dificiles.

En la Praga de 1939, Eva sabe que la única manera de salvar a su pequeña Miriam de los nazis es enviándola lejos, incluso si eso significa no volver a verla jamás. La niña, sola, sube a uno de los trenes que la alejara para siempre de su familia. En Londr