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The Berlin Girl Hardcover – December 8, 2020

by Mandy Robotham (Author)
4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 3,628 ratings
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***A USA Today Bestseller.***
The heart-wrenching and unforgettable tale of a world on the brink of war from the internationally bestselling author of The German Midwife.

Berlin, 1938: It’s the height of summer, and Germany is on the brink of war. When fledgling reporter Georgie Young is posted to Berlin, alongside fellow Londoner Max Spender, she knows they are entering the eye of the storm.

Arriving to a city swathed in red flags and crawling with Nazis, Georgie feels helpless, witnessing innocent people being torn from their homes. As tensions rise, she realises she and Max have to act – even if it means putting their lives on the line.

But when she digs deeper, Georgie begins to uncover the unspeakable truth about Hitler’s Germany – and the pair are pulled into a world darker than she could ever have imagined…

From the bestselling author of The German Midwife comes the heart-wrenching story of a country on the brink of war, a woman who puts herself in the line of fire, and a world about to be forever changed.

Readers love The Berlin Girl:

‘A gripping read, filled with tension and suspense’ Fiona Valpy, author of The Dressmaker’s Gift

‘You'll gasp aloud and shed a few tears […] insightful, bold, fast-paced’ Kristin Harmel, author of The Book of Lost Names

‘An absorbing and fascinating read’ Janet MacLeod Trotter, author of The Tea Planter’s Daughter

‘Mandy has captured a chilling sense of tension and fear, knowing what was on the horizon’ Suzanne Goldring, author of My Name is Eva

‘What a story! I couldn’t put this down.’ Real Reader Review

‘Powerful, engaging and emotional.’ Real Reader Review

‘Mandy Robotham never disappoints. Her best yet.’ Real Reader Review

‘This book will stay with me for a long time.’ Real Reader Review

‘This book is a beautifully done glimpse in to a changing Berlin, and is one of the best historic fictions set in this era that I've had the pleasure to read.’ Real Reader Review

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    400 pages
  2. Language
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  3. Publisher
    Avon
  4. Publication date
    December 8, 2020
  5. Dimensions
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  6. ISBN-10
    0008419825
  7. ISBN-13
    978-0008419820
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‘A gripping read, filled with tension and suspense as war brews in 1930s Berlin.’ Fiona Valpy, bestselling author of The Dressmaker’s Gift

‘The Berlin Girl paints a vibrant picture of some of the chilling harbingers of World War II. You'll gasp aloud and shed a few tears on this insightful, bold, fast-paced ride through Berlin's last moments of crumbling glory before the cloud of World War II descends.’ Kristin Harmel, New York Times bestselling author of The Book of Lost Names

‘I was gripped by Georgie’s mission to alert the world to the horrors to come, as Hitler’s Germany prepares to create a new Europe. Mandy Robotham’s description of Berlin on the brink of war crackles with tension and shows us the best and worst of humanity.’ Sarah Steele, author of The Missing Pieces of Nancy Moon

'An absorbing read and a fascinating glimpse into Berlin and Germany just before the outbreak of the Second World War.'
Janet MacLeod Trotter, bestselling author of The Tea Planter’s Daughter

‘A powerful and poignant look at how the world turned upside down. Full of things I love in a novel from strong heroines to forgotten history, this is Mandy’s best book yet.’ Lorna Cook, #1 bestselling author of The Forgotten Village

‘Mandy captured a chilling sense of tension and fear, knowing what was on the horizon.’ Suzanne Goldring, author of My Name is Eva

‘Yet again, Robotham shines a forensic light on another little-known story of WW2… in the writer’s expert hands, this [novel] becomes agonisingly tense as Georgie refuses to stand by as witness and becomes embroiled in a terrifying game of cat and mouse.’ L P Fergusson, author of The Summer Fields

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A Novel of World War II

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Avon (December 8, 2020)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 400 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0008419825
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0008419820
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.37 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.25 x 1.44 x 9.44 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 3,628 ratings

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I've been dreaming of writing of a book since the age of nine, when I read 'Harriet the Spy' and carried my notebook around the school playground in attempt to look like a proper writer. I was waylaid, however, by journalism and children, which led me into midwifery, and more years away from my keyboard. I became immersed in the world of words again, having completed an MA in Creative Writing at Oxford Brookes University, and now I'm loving the life of a full-time writer, with tales of birth, death and anything else in between.

'A Woman of War' was my first novel, combining an ongoing passion for birth with a fascination for wartime history and the tenacity of the human soul - survival, regardless of culture or creed. It's reception among readers worldwide proved beyond my wildest dreams; in the Kindle bestseller lists in the UK & Canada, and in paperback bestseller lists too.

My second novel - 'The Secret Messenger' - continues a wartime theme, this time in occupied Venice and charts the contribution of the thousands of courageous women to the Allies hard won victory.

Books three, four and five have taken me - and readers, hopefully - to pre- and post-war Berlin, and wartime Norway, places I love to visit, in books, in my head, and in person, Thanks to book lovers worldwide, I'm a happy little scribe, tapping away with my loyal muse dog, Basil, by my side.

In any spare time away from writing, I'm a keen gym-goer, a knitter of what my children call 'strange things' (placentas included!), and pride myself on being Jack Savoretti's number one fan. I love coffee and coffee shops, but if you've read my books, you'll know that already!

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Imagine you are witnessing the utmost horrific situation. Would you be able to stand by and do nothing, or would you jump into action? This is exactly what happened to Georgie in Mandy Robotham’s new novel.The Berlin Girl is an absorbing and fascinating read that is powerful, engaging and emotional. Mandy’s new novel captured me from the beginning as the story continued to unfold and life as the world saw it, would forever be changed.This novel is truly amazing and one I could not put down. Make sure to put it on your must read list for this month or 2021. I highly recommend this book to those who love WWII period genre novels.Synopsis of The Berlin Girl:It is the height of summer in Berlin, 1938, and Germany is on the brink of war. When fledgling reporter Georgie Young is posted to Berlin, alongside fellow Londoner Max Spender, she knows they are entering the eye of the storm.Arriving to a city swathed in red flags and crawling with Nazis, Georgie feels helpless, witnessing innocent people being torn from their homes. As tensions rise, she realizes she and Max must act – even if it means putting their lives on the line.But when she digs deeper, Georgie begins to uncover the unspeakable truth about Hitler’s Germany – and the pair are pulled into a world darker than she could ever have imagined.
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M Bru
5.0 out of 5 stars Worthy of two reads.
Reviewed in the United States on February 16, 2022
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Fast paced and full of intrigue, this young woman has to prove her worth to other journalists and to the Nazis in the middle of the war building in Europe.
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Alicia Butler
4.0 out of 5 stars Solid Read
Reviewed in the United States on July 23, 2022
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I was drawn into this one based on the premise. A female reporter during the lead up to World War II. In Berlin. At the heart of Nazi Germany. Sign me up. And it was… well …

I wanted a bit more from the main plots, but the subplots were intriguing enough to keep me going. This was my first Mandy Robotham. I'll be giving at least one of her others a shot.

Prose: 3 / 5

I make it absolutely no secret that I'm choosy when it comes to prose, so take the three stars with a grain of salt because there really are some solid sentences in this one.

Characters: 2 / 5

I wanted so much from Georgie. There was so much room for growth with her, but unfortunately, she never quite made it to the finish line for me. Which is a shame, because I really enjoyed most of the side characters. Bill, Rod, the Amsels, Sam, and, of course, Max… I even liked Frida. Until I didn't. I should have expected one of them to turn and I did, but I thought it would be Margot. Anyway, all in all the characters get 2 out of 5 stars simply because the side characters outshined the main character and it's her story.

Style: 4 / 5

Of all the elements I look for in a book, this is the one that has me deciding to come back for one of Mandy Robotham's other novels. Her writing style is lovely. She somehow manages to keep things simple while also being so descriptive it's as though the scene jumps to life around you. And we all know how much I love a good metaphor, of which she uses many.

Plot: 3 / 5

Much like with the characters, I think the subplots outshined the main story. Whereas I really wanted this gripping tale of Georgie coming into her own as a writer, I found myself more interested in the fate of the Amsels. Or when Kasper was going to see through her very thin veil of lies. Or how long it would be before she realized that she was obviously in love with Max. Still worth reading. Just prepare to be more interested in those than in Georgie's journey in journalism.

Overall it wasn't terrible and I quite enjoyed it. I made nearly 100 pages of notes when I finally got around to transferring my notes from my Kindle to an actual notebook, so clearly I was engaged at the time of reading. I give 4 / 5 overall.
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Lynda Hester
5.0 out of 5 stars Strangely appropriate in this time of unprovoked war
Reviewed in the United States on March 5, 2022
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While she could not have possibly known of Putin’s intention to invade Ukraine, the story of pre war Berlin is eerily reminiscent of current headlines.
The world needs to listen to Georgie now as much as it did in 1939.
Great read. Well researched.
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Kathleen Lancia
5.0 out of 5 stars Berlin Deception
Reviewed in the United States on September 1, 2022
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In the days leading up to WWII there are few accounts n t-shirt that draw you in like this one. I found the descriptions accurately haunting, and having lived in Germany, historical. Wounds are still felt by generations of families who suffered the loss of so many. Thanks for sharing in a way that was believable what life was like for those opposed by Hitler's followers. Reporters see things everyday people miss, even in the mundane.
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Mary Woodward
5.0 out of 5 stars suspenseful
Reviewed in the United States on November 16, 2021
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I couldn’t put this book down. There was lots of suspense and tension. So much of the story can apply to times now with so much hatred and division in our country.
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Lynn Sanders
4.0 out of 5 stars The Berlin Girl
Reviewed in the United States on May 8, 2021
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Was a very good story about WWII correspondents in Berlin. It is extremely well researched and written. I thoroughly enjoyed reading it as I have her other books.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Historically accurate
Reviewed in the United States on April 22, 2023
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Readable
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3.0 out of 5 stars Kind of boring and in need of an editor
Reviewed in the United States on January 6, 2021
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I'll give this three stars for a couple of reasons. First, it needs a good editor. There are so many mixed up words and missing words, it's very distracting. At some parts I had to reread the sentence a few times as I wasn't sure if I was understanding it.

The first 70% was a tad boring. I found my mind wandering. It was a bit repetitious. It was only near the end that it got exciting, but it was pretty farfetched. Scenarios weren't well conceived and delivered.

Georgie's fraternizing with the Nazi officer was a bit of a stretch. He was obviously using her, and she was obviously trying to use him as a source to secretly get Gestapo information. She was much to naive to pull off fooling him, and she didn't.

There were several parts of the book that didn't come together for me or were left at loose ends. Max's and Georgie's relationship was tenuous at best, and suddenly he's *SPOILER ALERT* asking her to marry him in the back of a turnip truck while zooming away from danger. And she did really realize she "might" love him and says yes. Nothing like agreeing under great duress.

I've enjoyed Mandy's other books other books, this was my least favorite.
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Interesting Story
5.0 out of 5 stars Interesting Story
Reviewed in Canada on April 15, 2024
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I was impressed by the story, I couldn’t let go of the book.
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L. C. Poole
5.0 out of 5 stars excellent read
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 14, 2024
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From page one I was hooked. It was emotional at times. I enjoyed the camaraderie of the press. I thought it was an excellent read
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gloria bricker
4.0 out of 5 stars excellent
Reviewed in Canada on July 25, 2022
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i really like the author -- it all about germany and nazi and very facts true
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margaret
4.0 out of 5 stars A thoroughly engrossing read.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 1, 2021
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Very well written and easy to read, the storyline coasted along at the right pace. Set during the pre war period in Berlin and following George who is embarking on her journalistic career. The friendships she makes are really brought to life in the troubling times and discoveries of nazi Germany.
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G. Browne
4.0 out of 5 stars Great Read
Reviewed in Australia on February 16, 2021
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A little slow moving to begin with but once it was clear of German plans for the Jewsish population the tempo picked up
George and Max became a team not only reporting on the Nazi build up to inevitable war but also in rescuing a Jewish family from certain capture by the Gestapo and internment in a concentration camp.
Also a very fitting ending to the book.
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