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The German Dressmaker
Susan Shalev, author
Adult; General Fiction (including literary and historical); (Market)
World War II threatens to tear apart everything they’ve built together.
1937, Germany. Lily, a talented aspiring seamstress, falls head over heels in love with Heinrich, a charming major in Hitler’s Wehrmacht. Their love affair blossoms into a beautiful romance, and despite the growing fear of impending war, Lily dreams of the wonderful future they will have together.
But Heinrich has a secret – one that, if revealed, would put his life in grave danger. And now Lily’s, too.
As darkness takes over and secrets become harder to keep, the lovers are forced apart, lost to each other in a war-torn world. Devastated and alone, Lily is left to pick up the pieces of her life… the needle and thread in her hands the only comfort for her broken heart.
Inspired in part by true events, The German Dressmaker is the unforgettable, unputdownable, heart-wrenching story of a romance cut short by tragedy, two star-crossed lovers, and a war determined to keep them apart.
Reviews
Emerald Books Reviews
Susan Shalev's "The German Dressmaker" is a captivating novel that deftly portrays the complexities of love, loss, and resilience amidst the backdrop of World War II. The author's beautiful prose brings to life a poignant love story that is both tender and heartrending. Set against the stark realities of war, the book's unforgettable characters and masterful portrayal of real historical events make it a page-turner that is impossible to put down. With its gripping plot and vivid imagery, this novel is sure to captivate fans of historical fiction and epic romances, leaving them deeply moved and thoroughly satisfied. Highly recommended and a well-deserved five stars from me.
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