Liesel's War - Corin Burnside
Corin Burnside
£9.99
- Pages · 304 pages
- Publication Date · 13/08/2026
- Genre · Historical fiction
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A sweeping and emotional World War II novel for readers of Soraya M. Lane and Veronica Leigh. `Heartbreaking and hopeful' Kate Galley
'An engaging story of fortitude . and unexpected love' Anita Frank 'A moving story of love, sacrifice and survival' Suzanne Fortin 'A gripping and original tale' Catherine Law April, 1945 Hamburg is a city on the brink of collapse, and Liesel Heinemann is caught in the storm of war. Once a promising student of translation, she is now a reluctant interpreter for the Nazis, her life irrevocably altered by the horrors surrounding her. Everything changes when she saves a British soldier who has lost his memory in a tank explosion. Naming him `Tommy', they set off with Liesel's two brothers on a treacherous journey westward, seeking refuge and the hope of finding their mother in England. With danger lurking at every turn and the realities of war weighing heavily on her heart, Liesel discovers that love can bloom even in the darkest of times. Growing closer to her British soldier against the war-torn landscape, Liesel must make tough decisions to keep her family alive. In a world torn apart by war, love and hope become guiding stars on their desperate journey. 'Emotional and tender . a story of resilience' Deborah Swift
'Heartbreaking and uplifting in equal measure' Carolyn O
'Brien Praise for Corin Burnside 'A wonderful page turner' Kate Galley 'A beautiful and fresh twist on a familiar period of history' Neema Shah `A beautiful romance. Loved it!' NetGalley reviewer, ★★★★★ `I was completely swept up in this epic story of love, loss and adventure. I hugely recommend!' NetGalley reviewer, ★★★★★
'An engaging story of fortitude . and unexpected love' Anita Frank 'A moving story of love, sacrifice and survival' Suzanne Fortin 'A gripping and original tale' Catherine Law April, 1945 Hamburg is a city on the brink of collapse, and Liesel Heinemann is caught in the storm of war. Once a promising student of translation, she is now a reluctant interpreter for the Nazis, her life irrevocably altered by the horrors surrounding her. Everything changes when she saves a British soldier who has lost his memory in a tank explosion. Naming him `Tommy', they set off with Liesel's two brothers on a treacherous journey westward, seeking refuge and the hope of finding their mother in England. With danger lurking at every turn and the realities of war weighing heavily on her heart, Liesel discovers that love can bloom even in the darkest of times. Growing closer to her British soldier against the war-torn landscape, Liesel must make tough decisions to keep her family alive. In a world torn apart by war, love and hope become guiding stars on their desperate journey. 'Emotional and tender . a story of resilience' Deborah Swift
'Heartbreaking and uplifting in equal measure' Carolyn O
'Brien Praise for Corin Burnside 'A wonderful page turner' Kate Galley 'A beautiful and fresh twist on a familiar period of history' Neema Shah `A beautiful romance. Loved it!' NetGalley reviewer, ★★★★★ `I was completely swept up in this epic story of love, loss and adventure. I hugely recommend!' NetGalley reviewer, ★★★★★
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