The Girl from the Channel Islands

Written by Jenny Lecoat

Narrated by Deryn Edwards

AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER!

A GLOBE AND MAIL BESTSELLER

“Unforgettable” —Kelly Rimmer, New York Times bestselling author

Inspired by true events, the riveting story of a young Jewish woman trapped on the occupied island of Jersey during World War II.

Summer 1940: Hedy Bercu fled Vienna two years ago. Now she watches the skies over Jersey for German planes, convinced that an invasion is imminent. When it finally comes, there is no counterattack from Allied forces—the Channel Islands are simply not worth defending. Most islanders and occupying forces settle into an uneasy coexistence, but for Hedy, the situation is perilously different. For Hedy is Jewish—a fact that could mean deportation, or worse.

With no means of escape, Hedy hides in plain sight, working as a translator for the Germans while silently working against them. She forges a tentative friendship with a sympathetic German officer who is likewise trapped by circumstance. But as the war intensifies, Hedy knows she is in greater danger each day. Soon, her survival will depend not just on her own courage but on the community she has come to cherish and a man who should be her enemy.

Vividly recreating little-known events, this is an unforgettable tale of resilience and bravery, and of the extraordinary power found in quiet acts of heroism and love.

“Riveting” —Karen Robards, New York Times bestselling author
“Harrowing” —Noelle Salazar, bestselling author
“Cinematic” —Ellen Keith, author of The Dutch Wife
“Captivating” —Glynis Peters, author of The Secret Orphan

Don't miss New York Times bestselling author Jenny Lecoat's next spellbinding novel, BEYOND SUMMERLAND, where a small community's idyllic holiday paradise is irrevocably changed following the war and two young women find themselves at the center of a volatile mystery...

• Language: English
• Publisher: Harlequin Audio
• Release date: Feb 2, 2021
• ISBN: 9781488210358

Jenny Lecoat

Jenny Lecoat was born in the Channel Islands, where her parents were raised under German Occupation, before moving to England as a teenager where, following a drama degree, she spent a decade as a feminist stand-up. She was nominated for a prestigious Perrier Award in 1986 and has enjoyed a distinguished career as a journalist and screenwriter. A love of history and her island roots brought about her feature film Another Mother’s Son (2017), which starred Jenny Seagrove and John Hannah, as well as her first novel, The Girl from the Channel Islands.

Reviews for The Girl from the Channel Islands

[Mark Avery · Rating: 1 out of 5 stars]

In my opinion, writers could be much more effective and creative if they would use a wider variety of vocabulary instead of profanity. I didn't fish the book.

[Kathleen Thornley · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Historical fiction as its best. Would definitely recommend the book .

[christine Newton · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Excellent book and story so well told and narrated. It really draws you in and holds your attention

[Bettina Schuster · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

A good story with a listen if you love WWII stories.

[Diane Pater · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Well done! Different human experience onWorld War II. May we all learn