Bøger af Liz Trenow

Lizzie tried to put herself into her brother's shoes, imagining how she might feel facing those same dangers he'd witnessed. Scared as anything, she thought. But if that was what was needed to win the war, she'd do it. As she looked at herself in the mirror, wearing her brother's coat, she knew in that moment what she must do to protect him. England, 1944: As Lizzie looks around her twin brother's room, she's in a state of shock. In the middle of the night Ed vanished, leaving no forwarding address. Lizzie knows that he was tormented daily by what he witnessed at Dunkirk four years before, helping his father steer their tiny boat to rescue thousands of injured soldiers. He was never the same after that. Then, Ed's call-up letter arrives. Instead of being assigned to one of the forces, he's been told to report for work at a coal mine - one of fifty thousand 'Bevin boys' chosen to help produce the fuel to power the nation through the war. If he fails to turn up he will be arrested and tried as a deserter. Staring at his abandoned clothes and knowing how alike they are, Lizzie realises there is a way to save him. Arriving for training, she meets a fellow Bevin boy named Peter and is instantly drawn to his quiet, thoughtful nature, so unlike the other men who share her dormitory. And as the two start to adapt to their new lives underground, they develop a strong bond. Lizzie knows the risks she is taking to save her brother. If she grows too close to Peter her secret will almost certainly be revealed, and they will both be imprisoned. But with the war raging and her beloved country at risk, how much is Lizzie prepared to sacrifice to save those she loves the most? A completely gripping and heart-breaking story of love, courage and a sister's sacrifice which shines a light on the forgotten heroes of World War Two. Perfect for fans of The Alice Network, The Nightingale and anything by Rhys Bowen. What readers are saying about Liz Trenow: 'So unbelievably amazing... A definite five star, must read novel. Keep the Kleenex nearby as this one hits all the feels. Amazing, amazing, amazing... I absolutely loved it!!' Page Turners Blog ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿ 'This book went straight to my heart... I read it in one day, just could not put it down.' Netgalley reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿ 'A beautiful story of survival, of hope and of never giving up... Heartbreaking, so have your tissues handy.' Confessions of a Bookaholic ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿ 'An utterly gripping and emotional novel about bravery, enduring love and keeping hope alive in the darkest of times. Totally gripped from the beginning... I absolutely loved this! I read this book within a day, I couldn't put it down.' Netgalley reviewer

From the New York Times bestselling author comes an enthralling historical story inspired by true events - a brilliant, lonely young man and the ordinary English girl who changes his world forever - for readers who loved The Ragged Edge of Night, All the Light We Cannot See and The Nightingale.I'm getting desperate not hearing from you. Your letters are a lifeline and there is something I need to tell you. Please write, please, please.1937, England. Kathleen Motts, with her flame-red curls and gift for geometry, grew up just across the water from the secretive RAF base, Bawdsey Manor, on the bleak and beautiful east coast. When the stars overhead turn red as warplanes surge towards her home, Kath is desperate to do her bit, enlisting as one of the first female radar operators, helping to keep the brave pilots safe in troubled skies. Vikram Mackensie is quiet, exceptional at maths and music, and always the outsider. When he's recruited for a top-secret war project at Bawdsey Manor, Vic's chance to belong has arrived at last. He may only be half-British, but he vows to help the country he loves.From their first meeting on windy cliffs above a rocky beach, Kath arrives like a blaze of warmth into Vic's grey life and turns the colour back on. As the war intensifies, so do Kath and Vic's feelings for each other. They may have grown up on different sides of the world - but if the war can't keep them apart, nothing will.But fate intervenes when Vic is posted to America, and Kath is left heartbroken and alone. As the silence between them grows, so does the secret that Kath is holding... As the sky falls around Kath, will she ever have more than one last letter? A heartbreaking and gripping novel, Our Last Letter shows that even in humanity's darkest moments, light and love will find a way.

From the New York Times bestselling author comes the story of two women, two wars, and a secret diary full of heartbreak, despair--and hope. Perfect for fans of The Secret Wife, The Nightingale and Pam Jenoff. I am so afraid for my beautiful husband, and feeling so powerless to help him, that I actually kneeled beside my bed and whispered: 'Dear God, you have brought him home safely. Don't take him from me now.' 1918. As victory bells sound across London, Rose Barker welcomes her darling husband Alfie home. But, injured by a shell in the final days of the war, Alfie struggles with terrifying nightmares, and though Rose desperately tries to comfort him, nothing she does seems to help. 2014. Years later, Rose's great-granddaughter Jess returns from Afghanistan, where she served as a front-line medic. Constantly reminded of those she could not save, Jess's relationship is crumbling, and her life is falling apart. But just as Jess is at her lowest, she receives an unexpected gift: the diaries of her great-grandmother Rose. And as she turns the pages, Jess discovers a story of enduring love--and hope--which will change her life forever. What readers are saying about Liz Trenow: 'Simply beautiful... Enthralling... The emotional impact of this book is enormous - I cried so many times, and ached at the injustice and unfairness of it all. But it's also immensely uplifting... This lovely book will remain in my memory for a very long time to come.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars 'Absolutely beautiful. A wonderful story about love, loss, heartbreak and hope... All the characters and the setting come alive in this stunning story... Brilliant... A book that will stay with me for a very long time.' Renita D'Silva, 5 stars 'Heartbreaking... Engaging, compelling and well-written.' Robin Loves Reading, 5 stars 'A hugely compelling read with a wonderful insight into the lives of those who lost loved ones during World War 1... Took me by surprise so that I felt very moved and not a little tearful afterwards. Liz Trenow has a real eye for detail so that the settings are described in a way that makes them come to life... Real places and historical events were so skilfully woven into a gorgeous narrative... I really recommend... A moving, evocative, historical read.' Linda's Book Bag, 5 stars 'A wonderful story of human resilience in the face of adversity. It is a joy to read and flows beautifully. I found myself completely absorbed.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars 'Beautifully written... Highly recommended.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars 'Loved this book.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars 'This book was fascinating and I couldn't put it down.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars Published in the UK as The Poppy Factory.

From the New York Times bestselling author comes a remarkable novel of three women whose lives have been torn apart by war. For fans of The Nightingale, Wives of War and Lilac Girls, The Lost Soldiers reveals the strength, love and courage found even in the darkest of times, and the ultimate triumph of hope. In the summer of 1919, British Ruby is mourning her beloved husband Bertie, missing since 1916. His grief-stricken parents ask one last task of her: travel to the Belgian battlefields to find Bertie's grave, and with it the peace that will come with knowing his final resting place. Alice, an American, knows in her heart that her brother Sam is alive - but after he signed up under a false name, no news has been heard from him since he arrived in Belgium. Leaving her life and her fiancé behind in Washington, Alice sets sail for Europe, promising herself that she will not rest until she finds her brother. Martha has risked everything to travel to Belgium. A German, she knows she will be met with neither sympathy nor understanding. But her son lies somewhere in Belgian soil, and her husband's dying wish was for his grandfather's bravery medal to be passed down to his son. It is a promise Martha will do anything to keep. When the lives of these three women collide, they begin to question whether that which unites them could be greater than their differences. As an unlikely friendship blossoms, their story reveals their untiring determination to find out what happened to the men they love, no matter how painful the truth.Previously published as In Love and War.

Interveaves the story of Maria, a seamstress in the royal household of Buckingham Palace, and Caroline Meadows who discovers a beautiful quilt in her mother's attic.

The Secrets of the Lake is a gripping wartime novel, by the author of The Silk Weaver, Liz Trenow.'Masterful storytelling, immersive locations, and characters that inhabit your heart from the first page' - Gill Paul, author of The Secret Wife.The war may be over, but for Molly life is still in turmoil. Uprooted from London after the death of her mother, Molly, her father and younger brother Jimmy are starting again in a quiet village in the countryside of Colchester. As summer sets in, the heat is almost as oppressive as the village gossip. Molly dreams of becoming a journalist, finding a voice in the world, but most of the time must act as Jimmy's carer. At just ten years old he is Molly's shadow, following her around the village as she falls under the spell of local boy Kit. Kit is clever, funny and a natural-born rebel. Rowing on the waters of the lake with him becomes Molly's escape from domestic duty. But there is something Kit is not telling Molly.As the village gossip starts building up with whispers against Molly's father over missing church funds, everything Molly thought she knew is turned upside down. And on one stormy night, when she sneaks out of the house to try to put things right, Jimmy vanishes. Never to be seen again.Decades later, Molly is an elderly woman in sheltered housing, still haunted by the disappearance of her brother. When two police officers arrive to say that the remains of a body have been found at the bottom of the lake, it seems like Molly will at long last have her answer . . .

A gripping and emotional historical novel filled with secrets and drama, set during the Second World War.

An evocative historical novel set against the rich tapestry of the silk trade in London during the 1760s.

An emotional and enthralling historical novel following a group of women searching for the men they lost during the First World War.

*Published in the US as The Hidden Thread*Inspired by real historical events and characters, Liz Trenow's The Silk Weaver is a captivating, unforgettable story of illicit romance in a time of enlightenment and social upheaval.1760, Spitalfields. Anna Butterfield's life is about to change forever, as she moves from her idyllic Suffolk home to be introduced into London society. A chance encounter with a French silk weaver, Henri, draws her in to the volatile world of the city's burgeoning silk trade. Henri is working on his 'master piece', to become a master weaver and freeman; Anna longs to become an artist while struggling against pressure from her uncle's family to marry a wealthy young lawyer. As their lives become ever more intertwined, Henri realizes that Anna's designs could give them both an opportunity for freedom. But his world becomes more dangerous by the day, as riots threaten to tear them apart forever . . .

A stunning book set in the Edwardian era about a seamstress working at Buckingham Palace. Full of drama, betrayal and compelling historical detail, perfect for fans of Lucinda Riley and Tracy Rees.It is 1914 and Maria, a shy teenager, is appointed to Buckingham Palace as a seamstress for the royal family.There, she is lucky enough to meet the Prince of Wales and is soon captivated by his glamour and intensity. But theirs is a doomed love affair and before long Maria's life takes a tragic turn.Torn between passion and integrity, she makes a choice that has devastating consequences ...Can a beautiful quilt, discovered many years later reveal the truth behind what happened to Maria?