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An Island at War

By: Deborah Carr
Narrated by: Helen Keeley
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A moving historical novel inspired by the German occupation of the Channel Islands during WW2. This is a story of courage, resilience and everyday acts of defiance from ordinary people forced to live in an extraordinary time.

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June 1940

While her little sister Rosie is sent to the UK to keep her safe from the invading German army, Estelle Le Maistre is left behind on Jersey to help her grandmother run the family farm. When the Germans occupy the island, everything changes and Estelle and the islanders must face the reality of life under Nazi rule.

Interspersed with diary entries from Rosie back on the mainland, the novel is also inspired by real life stories from the author’s own family who were both on the island during the occupation and in London during the Blitz and is a true testament to the courage and bravery of the islanders.

©2021 Deborah Carr (P)2021 HarperCollins Publishers Limited 20th Century Coming of Age Family Life Fiction Genre Fiction Historical Fiction War & Military
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It was a good story it showed more the good side of life on the island.

survival

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I binge listened it’s taken me 3 days to listen I really loved the detail

Captivating !

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I enjoyed this book and will listen again. It was an insight into life under occupation and the complex emotions that arise when one shares their home with their enemy. I loved that the story was written using personal accounts from the time. Really wonderful book, I recommend.

Outstanding

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Interesting to listen to. Very authentic and captures the imagination to be in the storyline. Story was captivating and enthralling.

Jersey brought to life during wartime occupation turmoil

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I loved this book so much; I couldn’t stop listening. Wondering, heartwarming and touching story.

Brilliant

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