Lilac Girls
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Narrated by:
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Cassandra Campbell
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Kathleen Gati
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Kathrin Kana
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Martha Hall Kelly
About this listen
Inspired by the life of a real World War II heroine, this runaway international bestseller reveals the power of unsung women to change history in their quest for love, freedom and second chances.
New York socialite Caroline Ferriday has her hands full with her post at the French consulate and a new love on the horizon. But Caroline’s world is forever changed when Hitler’s army invades Poland in September 1939 – and then sets its sights on France.
An ocean away from Caroline, Kasia Kuzmerick, a Polish teenager, senses her carefree youth disappearing as she is drawn deeper into her role as courier for the underground resistance movement. In a tense atmosphere of watchful eyes and suspecting neighbors, one false move can have dire consequences.
For the ambitious young German doctor, Herta Oberheuser, an ad for a government medical position seems her ticket out of a desolate life. Once hired, though, she finds herself trapped in a male-dominated realm of Nazi secrets and power.
The lives of these three women are set on a collision course when the unthinkable happens and Kasia is sent to Ravensbruck, the notorious Nazi concentration camp for women. Their stories cross continents – from New York to Paris, Germany, and Poland – as Caroline and Kasia strive to bring justice to those whom history has forgotten.
‘This is a part of history—women’s history—that should never be forgotten’ Lisa See, author of China Dolls
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"This is a part of history - women's history - that should never be forgotten." (Lisa See, author of China Dolls)
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- Louise Gellatly
- 18-12-2019
A story that shouldn't be forgotten
Well read and an interesting but sad story. One that should never be forgotten. It is amazing to think that people could do these things to other people....
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- Vicky
- 27-09-2021
A MUST READ
Lilac Girls is a beautifully written account of women involved in different ways during the war. Cleverly knits the stories together. Powerful. I did not know these stories before listening to Lilac Girls. Thank you for a well-researched, magnificent book.
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- Anonymous User
- 16-02-2023
Wonderful!
I cried with tears of joy and of sorrow. Events were captured, and the story was told. What inspirational women! I loved it!
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- Jacqui Wilson
- 09-01-2020
Exceptional
Wonderfully written and performed. A book to entertain and to make you engage with the story and characters.
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- Anonymous User
- 13-04-2020
Amazing
Such an awesome and well researched story. Truly heart wrenching at times and definitely worth the read.
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- Sue Desmond
- 20-05-2024
A haunting account of a time in history.
I feel this story will stay with me for a long time. Beautifully written and a wonderful narration by all the reader
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- Nessiebee
- 28-08-2020
We could all take a page from Caroline's book
I loved this book, the true horror of what these remarkable woman endured and to this day I still cannot comprehend the entire hatred of a specific religion. The rabbits changed the world in so many ways and so did Caroline, a woman in the days when we still didn't really have a voice, stood strong to support these wonderful heroines. It goes to show that a little bit of love and kindness can change the world, but your inner strength should never be underestimated.
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- Teresa
- 12-11-2020
Brilliant! Brilliant! Brilliant!
I learnt so much about WW2 through this story. I was never interested in history at school so this gave me insight into areas I would never have known before. Although harrowing at times, and did bring tears to my eyes, it was very reassuring to know that this was based on real life facts. The story was tastefully written and brilliantly told bringing home the horrible truths that was bestowed on the Jews in concentrations camps. Highly recommend it!
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- Monica
- 26-11-2019
Buy some tissues first
Such a phenomenal book. This book will break your heart and mend it many times over.
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- Anonymous User
- 30-08-2022
Brilliant!
The first part of this story I found hard to listen to but only because of hearing what those poor women went through. I almost gave up because it was quite a heavy story. However I’m so glad I carried on, an amazing story of such courageous people. Highly recommended!
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