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Berlin, 1944. ‘No! Not my child!’ Annaliese screams, her voice breaking as she pounds the window uselessly. But no-one looks up as the man in the SS uniform cradles her precious baby and strides away…

She lies unmoving on the threadbare cot, her throat hoarse from long hours of screaming but her tears keep falling. Her heart has been cleaved in two, now the Nazis have taken the only thing she has left – her child. She is utterly powerless against them. But as Annaliese cries herself to sleep, she makes a vow – she will find her precious baby again. Whatever it takes.

Berlin, 1979. Lawyer Evie has come to the city to investigate the horrifying stories of infants torn from their mothers during the war. One of the cases is Sebastian, whose yellowing birth certificate tells a heartbreaking tale. Evie is drawn to this lost man, and vows to do all that she can to help him.

Book Review

A Captivating Exploration of Resilience and Redemption

From the very first page, Catherine Hokin’s ‘The German Child’ swept me into a world of heartache, courage, and the unyielding power of maternal love. Set against the backdrop of war-torn Berlin and in 1979, this duel timeline novel is a poignant exploration of the human spirit in its most vulnerable and resilient form.

This book touches on so many different emotions. Where we come from and how it affects our lives is the biggest theme in the book.

For a historical fiction book it read as if it was modern day. I really was hooked from page one. The book would appeal to those who don’t necessarily read historical fiction which just shows the talent the author has.

It was so fast-paced and utterly believable. A fusion of emotions brought together in such a way that made it a great read. I couldn’t turn (tap my Kindle) quickly enough. I will remember these characters and I would really love to see what happened next for Evie, I feel her story is not yet complete.

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