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The Ragged Edge of Night
- Narrated by: Nick Sandys, Olivia Hawker
- Length: 11 hrs and 40 mins
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The Ragged Edge of Night
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Publisher's Summary
For fans of All the Light We Cannot See, Beneath a Scarlet Sky, and The Nightingale comes an emotionally gripping, beautifully written historical novel about extraordinary hope, redemption, and one man’s search for light during the darkest times of World War II.
Germany, 1942. Franciscan friar Anton Starzmann is stripped of his place in the world when his school is seized by the Nazis. He relocates to a small German hamlet to wed Elisabeth Herter, a widow who seeks a marriage - in name only - to a man who can help raise her three children. Anton seeks something too - atonement for failing to protect his young students from the wrath of the Nazis. But neither he nor Elisabeth expects their lives to be shaken once again by the inescapable rumble of war.
As Anton struggles to adapt to the roles of husband and father, he learns of the Red Orchestra, an underground network of resisters plotting to assassinate Hitler. Despite Elisabeth’s reservations, Anton joins this army of shadows. But when the SS discovers his schemes, Anton will embark on a final act of defiance that may cost him his life - even if it means saying goodbye to the family he has come to love more than he ever believed possible.
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- Libby Williams
- 20-04-2023
Extraordinary!
An excellently written novel with hidden depths and an unexpected backstory. It encouraged thoughtful reflection on what is still fairly recent history - Germany during WW II. My one small criticism, as others have commented, is the narrator’s use of certain British English accents for some characters, whilst otherwise maintaining a generalized voice that suited the narration well.
Highly recommended, regardless.
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- Mairi Payten
- 03-08-2022
Good story but……
I’m sorry to say that this most interesting story and based on true people was almost completely ruined by the accents used. Why when it was based in Germany, did anyone think English county accents were appropriate?! Spoilt it for me.
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- Anonymous User
- 20-02-2019
Book review.
I was very keen to listen to this book. It being faction made it all the more interesting for me. I did enjoy it, however found it to be a bit too religious for me. The story was good, although a bit too much prayer for me. I would recommend though.
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- Natalie Watt
- 17-11-2018
Amazing story just strange choice of accent
Loved the story and the performance was great just a little confused by the strong regional English accent rather than a German English?
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- Frances
- 13-10-2018
Loved it!
Beautifully written and narrated, showing the courage and faith of those who suffered during war.
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- Rebekka Windle
- 03-06-2019
AMAZING
This was an amazing book! If you are considering this book definitely get it! It was amazing.
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