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Out of the Ashes
Written by Samantha Grosser
Narrated by Samantha Grosser
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When a young war widow meets an enemy prisoner of war she faces an impossible choice. In the shadow of war-torn Europe loyalties are tested to the limit.
England 1944. War widow Clare Chapman is desolate with grief. So when the first German prisoners of war arrive in the village she is horrified, hating them all. Then one of them saves a young child's life, and she is forced to reconsider.
German soldier Max Peterson is desperate for news. For almost two years he's heard nothing from his family and he wants only to return home to search for them. But when a chance meeting with an English widow stirs feelings he thought he had long forgotten, he can no longer avoid the likely truth. So begins an illicit connection.
Their secret doesn't last. Shunned by family and friends for illegal fraternisation with the enemy, Clare risks losing all she has. Then long held secrets are brought to light and she must make a devastating choice.
Out of the Ashes is an unforgettable Historical Fiction novel set in World War II. If you like gripping and emotional page-turners, you'll love the latest novel from British author Samantha Grosser.
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Samantha Grosser
Samantha Grosser is the author of five historical fiction novels. Originally from the UK, she now lives in Sydney with her Australian husband and a very small dog called Livvy. When she isn't writing or reading, you can find her taking long walks, doing yoga, or drinking tea.
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