Beneath a Starless Sky

Written by Tessa Harris

Narrated by Bea Holland

‘A gripping WW2 story of love, betrayal and courage…This novel will take you on a rollercoaster of emotions… A great read!’ – Reader Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Munich: Smoke filled the air.

Lilli Sternberg’s quickening heart sounded an alarm as she rounded the street corner. Lifting her gaze to the rooftops, a roaring blaze of thick flames engulfed the side of the building and joined the stars to fill the black sky. Her father’s shop was no more.

Lilli Sternberg longs to be a ballet dancer. But outside the sanctuary of the theatre, Munich is no longer a place for dreams.

The Nazi party are gaining power and the threats to Jewish families increasing. Even Lilli’s family shop was torched because of their faith.

When Lilli meets Captain Marco Zeiller during a chance encounter, her heart soars. He is the perfect gentleman and her love for him feels like a bright hope under a bleak sky.

But battle lines are being drawn, and Marco has been spotted by the Reich as an officer with potential. Lilli means more to him than anything and he knows he must find a way out.

With their lives on the line, will Marco and Lilli survive the growing Nazi threat, or do they risk losing everything in the fight to be free?

An absolutely gripping and emotional historical fiction novel about love, courage and betrayal for fans of My Name is Eva and A Woman of War

Readers LOVE Beneath a Starless Sky!

‘An amazing story with great characters and a very deep love that will transcend the pages of the book. It is a book that will make you feel, hopeful, faithful, and sometimes angry that humans can be so cruel.’Reader review,⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘This really is a special book. Fast-paced and beautifully written, it'll stay with me for a long time.’Reader review,⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘A great read, I had to finish it in one sitting…!’ – Reader review,⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘I thoroughly enjoyed this book – forbidden romance, heartbreak, glamour and a really interesting pre-WW2 setting.’ – Reader review,⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

• Language: English
• Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
• Release date: Feb 4, 2021
• ISBN: 9780008421496

Tessa Harris

Tessa Harris is the author of the acclaimed Dr. Thomas Silkstone Mysteries, including Secrets in the Stones and The Anatomist’s Apprentice, as well as the debut Constance Piper Mystery, The Sixth Victim. A graduate of Oxford University with a History degree, Tessa has also been a journalist and editor, contributing to many national publications such as The Times and The Telegraph. She has also acted as a literary publicist for several well-known authors. Readers can visit her website at www.tessaharrisauthor.com.

Reviews for Beneath a Starless Sky

[Dian · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Bravo what a performance love the story it's like the real thing the narrator did a wonderful job

[J Michelle Plaveczky · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

This story really personalizes the overall tragedy of WWII. It was very easy to listen to/ great narration! And the story kept me interested- I often could wait to get back in the car and slip into this world again- I cared a lot about the characters and cried my eyes out at the end!!!

[patricia haberlein · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

This was one of the best WWll books I've listened to bar none. There were no cardboard characters or formulaic plots. It was spellbinding and the narrator was absolutely top notch.