The Girl Across the Wire Fence
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1944, Amersfoort Concentration Camp, Holland. Based on a true story, the unforgettable tale of two young lovers who risked everything to keep hope alive in the very depths of hell.
On a cold, dark day in a tiny Dutch village, Saskia and her boyfriend Frans watch as Nazi soldiers force thousands of prisoners towards Amersfoort Concentration Camp. Their hearts break as they see the desperate faces of innocent men and women and realise that the war is closer to them than it’s ever been before…
Saskia’s father’s shop is raided when the guards suspect that he is Jewish, and Frans is soon forced to enter the concentration camp every day to collect scraps of food as it’s the only way to feed the animals on his family’s farm. But despite the growing fear the couple feel, when a prisoner begs Frans to send a letter to his beloved reassuring her he is alive, they know they must risk everything to help him. They smuggle his letter out, right under the noses of the Nazis. And eventually they ferry hundreds of messages for prisoners, bringing them hope in the darkest moments of their lives.
But every letter Frans gets out of the camp puts him in even more danger.
And every reply Saskia manages to collect is a risk.
And then Saskia is led into Kamp Amersfoort and is forced to wear a yellow star.
Inside, she cannot ignore the pain of the other prisoners, and Frans knows she will be putting herself in more danger to help them – attracting the attention of the guards. The couple know they must act. Everyone says it’s impossible to escape the camp, but it’s the only option they have left. Their love has kept them together but is it enough to help them survive?
A gripping story of love, betrayal and courage. Readers of The Tattooist of Auschwitz, The Nightingale and anything by Fiona Valpy will never forget this heartbreakingly beautiful novel and the great sacrifices Saskia and Frans made to change the fate of the world.
What readers are saying about The Girl Across the Wire Fence:
‘Absolutely captivated me from the first to the last page!... Heartbreaking… This five-star read needs to be top of your list – especially if you are a lover of historical fiction!’ NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars
‘Wow! Where do I begin?… An inspirational read and one of hope… Loved it.’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars
‘An emotional read and one I highly recommend… the best novel in this genre that I have read… A story of incredible courage, sacrifice and love.’ NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars
‘A truly heartbreaking tale that will stay with me for a long time and that also had uplifting moments within it too.’ NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars
‘A moving story of courage and betrayal… This is a rapid-paced, compelling story with masterful execution.’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars
‘A truly heartbreaking and emotional read… The fact that this book is based on the true story makes this book more precious… Really a touching story – beware some parts will make you cry!’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars