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Secrets My Father Kept
- Narrated by: Zoe Carides
- Length: 15 hrs and 25 mins
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Secrets My Father Kept
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Publisher's Summary
Secrets My Father Kept is a captivating novel about love, sacrifice, secrets and resilience, as the clock inexorably ticks down to a devastating world war.
It's February 1939. As the Fuhrer edges towards an invasion of Poland, total war looms in Europe.
However in Krakow, seventeen-year-old Marie Karska's primary concern is the unexplained disappearance of her mother fifteen years ago, and her father Dominik's unbreakable silence on the matter. Even his wife's name is a secret he guards closely.
Dominik, a well-respected and innovative doctor at the local hospital, has devoted his life to caring for his only daughter. Yet a black fear haunts him - over the questionable act he committed to keep Marie safe. And with German troops now marching to the border, he needs to find her a husband. One who will protect her when he no longer can.
But Marie has already met the man she wants to marry: her childhood friend Ben. She's determined that his Jewish faith won't stand in the way of their future together. And nor will her father's refusal to explain the past stop her from unpicking his darkest secret. . .
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- G from OZ
- 23-01-2022
Absolutely wonderful!
A great story, especially for women or girls looking for some inspiration in these challenging times. Magnificent narration from Zoe Carides too.
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- Tezza
- 10-02-2022
Excellent
This is a really good story. Well plotted with an ending I did not see coming.
The only thing I found distracting was when the narrator- who has a very smooth upmarket tone had to say 'gasp' or 'gasped' (which came up often enough to irritate). This was pronounced with a flat, broad sound, entirely at odds with the rest of her speech which should have sounded the 'a' with an 'ah' tone.
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- Anonymous User
- 12-02-2023
Absolutely beautiful
This is probably one of the most satisfying beautifully written books! The time and effort that has gone into producing such a wonderful story! THANK YOU
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- Marian
- 23-01-2022
Amazing story
This is wonderful story, with a surprising ending. I couldn't stop listening. Fantastic author. Loved the narration too.
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- Contented
- 27-03-2022
Exquisite
Oh my goodness! How does one describe a book that elicited so many different emotions? I can’t say how many times my jaw dropped and my eyes widened during my enjoyment of this book. Riveting is an adjective that probably does it the most justice. Thank you for a wonderful experience.
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- Kat
- 12-05-2022
Could not put this down
Loved every bit of this . The narration was fabulous.
I’ve become very accustomed to Rachel Givney style and appreciate her style.
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- Anonymous User
- 23-01-2023
A great story.
I loved it, a great story and I didn’t anticipate what was coming next. I would recommend this book.
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- Anonymous User
- 19-04-2022
I didn't want it to end
this was not really what I had expected, in the best possible way. I really enjoyed listening to this book. the plot twist surprised me and kept me guessing.
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- Dominic
- 27-06-2022
Best book in a long time
Best book in a long time. Great story.
Not too much of the actual politics and horror of WW11 but just enough hints of what is to come to acknowledge the true horror.
Loved this book.
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- Jean
- 03-04-2022
Too far fetched
It is a long book and I endured because it has some interesting stories but the plot is too far fetched for me. I did not guess the ending until the very end of the book, not because it was a well crafted suspense because it is almost not possible.
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