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    Out of the Ashes
    The Last Goodbye: A World War 2 Novella
    Audiobook series2 titles

    Echoes of War Series

    Written by Samantha Grosser

    Narrated by Samantha Grosser

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    About this series

    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.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherSam Grosser Books
    Release dateDec 7, 2023
    Out of the Ashes
    The Last Goodbye: A World War 2 Novella

    Titles in the series (2)

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      The Last Goodbye: A World War 2 Novella
      The Last Goodbye: A World War 2 Novella

      The Last Goodbye: A World War 2 Novella

      Samantha Grosser
      5/5 - 3 ratings
      5/5 - 3 ratings

      She was in love with an American airman. Decades later, her secret will change another woman's life. 1944. Isobel Landon is desperate to do her bit for the war. With just a few months left of school she is eager to join the Women's Auxiliary Airforce. But when she meets an American airman from the nearby base, all her plans are thrown into jeopardy. 2014. Emma Moss is a long way from home. After breaking up with her Australian boyfriend, she no longer has any reason to stay. So when she inherits a house in England from a mysterious benefactor, she is eager to discover the truth. Returning to England to delve into the history, she is astonished by what she finds. As Emma slowly uncovers long-held family secrets, she begins to reckon with the losses of her own past. And when the truth comes to light at last, she realises that sometimes goodbye heralds a new beginning. An unforgettable and heart-wrenching dual timeline novella, perfect for fans of Julia Kelly's The Light over London and Kristin Harmel's The House on Rue Amelie.  

      She was in love with an American airman. Decades later, her secret will change another woman's life. 1944. Isobel Landon is desperate to do her bit for the war. With just a few months left of school she is eager to join the Women's Auxiliary Airforce. But when she meets an American airman from the nearby base, all her plans are thrown into jeopardy. 2014. Emma Moss is a long way from home. After breaking up with her Australian boyfriend, she no longer has any reason to stay. So when she inherits a house in England from a mysterious benefactor, she is eager to discover the truth. Returning to England to delve into the history, she is astonished by what she finds. As Emma slowly uncovers long-held family secrets, she begins to reckon with the losses of her own past. And when the truth comes to light at last, she realises that sometimes goodbye heralds a new beginning. An unforgettable and heart-wrenching dual timeline novella, perfect for fans of Julia Kelly's The Light over London and Kristin Harmel's The House on Rue Amelie.  

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      Out of the Ashes
      Out of the Ashes

      Out of the Ashes

      Samantha Grosser
      5/5 - 2 ratings
      5/5 - 2 ratings

      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.

      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.

    Author

    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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