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Auschwitz, 1943: As I held the tiny baby in my arms, my fingers traced the black tattoo etched across her little thigh. And I prayed that one day this set of numbers, identical to her mother’s, would have the power to reunite a family torn apart by war…

Inspired by an incredible true story, this poignant novel tells of one woman’s fight for love, life and hope during a time of unimaginable darkness.

Ana Kaminski is pushed through the iron gates of Auschwitz beside her frightened young friend Ester Pasternak. As they reach the front of the line, Ana steps forward and quietly declares herself a midwife – and Ester her assistant. Their arms are tattooed and they’re ordered to the maternity hut. Holding an innocent new-born baby, Ana knows the fate of so many are in her hands, and vows to do everything she can to save them.

When two guards in their chilling SS uniforms march in and snatch a blond-haired baby from its mother it’s almost too much for Ana to bear. Consoling the distraught woman, Ana realises amidst the terrible heartache there is a glimmer of hope. The guards are taking the healthiest babies and placing them with German families, so they will survive. And there are whispers the war is nearly over… Ana and Ester begin to secretly tattoo little ones with their mother’s numbers, praying one day they might be reunited.

Then, early one morning, Ana notices the small bump under Ester’s thin striped clothing…

An absolutely heart-breaking and page-turning WW2 novel of one woman’s bravery and determination to bring life and hope into a broken world. Fans of The Tattooist of Auschwitz, The Alice Network and The Nightingale will be gripped.

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‘An absolute must read. I devoured this book in its entirety… I am almost speechless… a box of Kleenex is mandatory. I absolutely loved this book, historical fiction at its best!... Definitely worth ten stars.’ Page Turners, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Whoa! Don’t take those tissues away, I’m not quite cried out just yet! Happy tears, sad tears, who knows where one ends and the other begins!... Beautiful, heart-breaking, heart-warming, uplifting and inspirational.’ Fiction Books, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘I literally could not put this book down! From the very beginning I found myself pulled into the storyline… I couldn’t put this book down and I finished it in two sittings.’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Heartbreaking but amazing!… I was gripped from the very beginning and honestly I didn't want this book to end! The writing was just fabulous loved it!’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Wow! What an emotional read, right from the very start the author was pulling at my heart strings and my emotions, there was times I had to put down my kindle because I had tears in my eyes… five star read.’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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364 pages
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Publication date

24 May 2022
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12.85 x 2.31 x 19.84 cm
ISBN-10

1803142677
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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Bookouture (24 May 2022)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 364 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1803142677
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1803142678
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 12.85 x 2.31 x 19.84 cm

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I wanted to be an author from the moment I could pick up a pen and was writing boarding-school novels by the age of nine. I made the early mistake of thinking I ought to get a ‘proper job’ and went into Factory Planning – a career that gave me some wonderful experiences, amazing friends and even a fantastic husband, but didn’t offer much creative scope. So when I stopped to have children I took the chance to start the ‘improper job’ of writing. It's not been easy but I love it and can't see myself ever stopping.

The Berlin Zookeeper is the first in my new series of WW2 novels. It's a dual timeline novel set in Berlin Zoo in the present day and at the climax of the war, as the keepers battle to save the lives of both their animals and themselves in the face of terrible hardships. Coming this August is The Secret Diary, exploring the troubles facing a bold group of young women trying to integrate back into 'normal' society after life as a tight-knit team of 'gunner girls' - and trying to hide the secret that binds them...

I also write medieval fiction as Joanna Courtney.

I'd love to hear from you via my website - @annastuartbooks.com, on twitter - @annastuartbooks,or on facebook - @annastuartauthor

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Monty

A harrowing story so beautifully written

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 3 July 2022

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A hard book to put down and one I had to constantly remind myself was based on real events. How those people survived and found something to cling to each day was incredible. Anna Stuart’s sensitive and beautifully written story is a tribute to those who survived and a recognition of the harrowing treatment they, and those who did not make it, were put through. The story of Ana and Ester is one which will stay with me - delivering babies in such harsh conditions and providing love and hope in a time when that was so needed. I found the author’s notes at the end, providing the inspiration for the book, most interesting and am glad they had been included to give the parallels to the characters and scenarios in the book.

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Chloe Grant

Emotional

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 15 June 2022

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Want to say I enjoyed this. But how can you enjoy something based on such horrific life events?
I couldn't put this down and gave myself a headache I was so absorbed.
I had to keep reminding myself. Things weren't far fetched. This is what real people went through in Auschwitz.

The story of Ana and Ester helping to deliver babies in the camps will break your heart. But you'll root for them in every step.

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SG

Great story, can imagine a film.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 12 July 2022

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Very difficult story to make into fiction, but this managed to be an appealing plot all the same.
The history is harrowing enough so it only required the description to outline it, to draw the reader in. The relationships are reasonably well crafted and the finale satisfies the human need for positivity in the face of adversity.
I suspect that not very many of the survivors had quite such an ultimately happy homecoming as Ana, (finding her sons alive and well, with home intact) and eventually Ester (reunited with the love of her life). Their fictional homecoming is nicely balanced by the loss of the husband and father as well as the continued search for baby Pippa. A bitter sweet tale based on the true horror of an unforgiveable regime. Only time will tell if it has been a lasting lesson in human politics, or if we can still be so deceived, by other people's ideals, into believing a whole people worth exterminating based on propaganda.

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And some of them lived happily ever after

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 28 July 2022

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This is a typically bittersweet book about weddings, ghettos and concentration camps. it might be anyone’s story that lived through this turbulent periods of twentieth century history. It tries to tell the story without bias but, for me two things stand out. Info dumping, which is fine if you’re new to this chapter of human existence, and too much of the author’s personal opinion and attitude of horror comes through. Horific that time certainly was but, seeing it written down through the eyes of the characters and behind that, the author’s own attitude shining through is something of a spoiler for me anyway.

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superb but so very sad

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 23 June 2022

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Beautifully written, at times I felt I was there too. Definitely worth reading but also a prayer that we have learned our lesson. There is no place for war and killing. Lest we forget. RIP to so many brave souls who gave their lives in so many different ways for the sick ideology of one man.

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F L Finney

Heartbreaking

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 30 June 2022

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I obviously knew about Auschwitz but hadn't realised the extent of the cruelty until now. In her author's notes at the back, the writer says that she sometimes questioned whether if it was her place to tackle the subject. In my opinion, it was absolutely her place. It is extremely well researched and I learned a lot from reading this novel. As a previous reviewer said, you're rooting for the two excellently drawn main characters throughout. Definitely recommended.

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Heartwrenching

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 26 June 2022

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I'm not even half way through the book and I've been in floods of tears since nearly the start. I knew about the war, the gas chambers but never knew all the horrendous acts of evil what went on. I can't imagine how another human being can inflict such evil on another, babies, children, elderly and the sick included. I hope all the ones that partook in this barbaric behaviour are burning in hell. Make sure you got tissues handy when reading this book, it's very well written and I'm so shocked all this did happen

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Juliet Stocks

Heartbreaking but inspirational

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 4 June 2022

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What a heart breaking read, full of despair, hurt and evil, but amongst it, true strength of two women fighting for others in the horrors of the war, whilst dealing with there own hurt and heartbreak.

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