The Family Behind the Walls: Absolutely heartbreaking and gripping World War Two fiction -- Shari J. Ryan, Paperback

Germany, 1943. Jordanna cries out desperately to her mother, tears spilling down her cheeks. She is being torn one way, her parents another. And in Jordanna's terrified, wide brown eyes, there is only one question: Will I ever see you again?

Poland: Day in and day out, fifteen-year-old Jordanna holds tight to the hands of her siblings as they're forced into back-breaking labor. They've been transported to a camp for Polish orphans, but at night, Jordanna weeps silently, clinging to the hope that they're not actually orphans. That when they finally escape, their mother Dalia will be waiting with open arms. But the only thing she knows for sure is that to survive, she cannot let the cruel guards discover they are not just Polish, they are Jewish...

Auschwitz: More than a hundred miles away, Dalia shivers in her tattered striped uniform, wary eyes darting around for any sign of trouble. She's seen other women lost to the bitter sting of the frozen air and the brutal regime and she can't let it be her. Every day, Dalia prays that her husband will find a way to save their children. But when another prisoner approaches her about joining their secret resistance, Dalia decides to take rescuing her family into her own hands-despite the terrible danger it puts her in...

The only thing keeping Jordanna and Dalia's spirits alive in the darkest of places is the hope that they will one day be reunited. But will Dalia fight her way out to cradle her daughter in her arms once more-or will she die trying?

A heartbreaking, emotional, yet ultimately hopeful World War Two page-turner about the strength of the love between a mother and daughter triumphing over evil. Fans of The Tattooist of Auschwitz, The Nightingale and The Choice will be blown away by this gripping, unputdownable story.

What readers are saying about The Family Behind the Walls:

"I can't put into words the emotions that ran through me... Touched me deep within my soul... Heartbreaking, gut wrenching... Had me glued to every word... So much emotion... Tears were shed, tissues were used, every word felt in my heart... All the stars for a remarkable story!" Romancebookexplosion, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

"I fell in love... I couldn't put it down. When I wasn't reading, I was thinking about the book, anxious to pick it up and read on. I don't think 5 stars is high enough!" Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

"Amazing... An emotional rollercoaster that left my crying tears of joy!... Everything a good book should be!" Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

"Powerful, emotional... Left me heartbroken... I shed more than a few tears... Stunning." NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

"Oh goodness me... All I can say is don't start this book in the evening as you won't be able to put it down... Excellent!" NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Author: Shari J. Ryan
Publisher: Bookouture
Published: 01/27/2025
Pages: 332
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.72lbs
Size: 7.81h x 5.06w x 0.74d
ISBN: 9781836184775