Alan Hlad Bücher

By April 1916, the fervor that accompanied war's outbreak has faded. In its place is a grim reality. Throughout Germany, essentials are rationed. Hope, too, is in short supply. Anna Zeller, whose fiancÃ(c), Bruno, is fighting on the western front, works as a nurse at an overcrowded hospital in Oldenburg, trying to comfort men broken in body and spirit. But during a visit from Dr. Stalling, the director of the Red Cross Ambulance Dogs Association, she witnesses a rare spark of optimism: as a German shepherd guides a battle-blinded soldier over a garden path, Dr. Stalling is inspired with an idea -- to train dogs as companions for sightless veterans.

Recruited from Churchill's typing pool to become an undercover spy in German-occupied France, a young woman from London bravely endures daring missions, audacious escapes, and harrowing imprisonment in a Nazi concentration camp, risking everything for the country--and the man--she loves

From the USA Today bestselling author of The Long Flight Home comes a WWI novel that is both tender and exciting. A German Red Cross nurse joins the world's first guide dog training school for the blind, embarking on a quest to show a Jewish pianist, blinded on the battlefield, that life is worth living. Set against the backdrop of April 1916, the initial fervor of war has given way to grim realities, with essentials and hope in short supply. Anna Zeller, whose fiancé Bruno is fighting on the western front, works tirelessly as a nurse at an overcrowded hospital in Oldenburg, comforting men broken in body and spirit. During a visit from Dr. Stalling, she witnesses a rare moment of optimism when a German shepherd guides a battle-blinded soldier. Inspired, Dr. Stalling decides to train dogs as companions for sightless veterans, and Anna convinces him to let her work at the new guide dog training school. Among the dogs is Nia, a German shepherd with trench-damaged paws, whom Anna secretly tends and trains. Nia eventually finds her person in Max Benesch, a Jewish soldier who has lost his sight and his hopes of composing music. Despite facing rising anti-Semitism and challenges from a trainer determined to see him fail, Max, encouraged by Anna, begins to rediscover his passion for music. As Anna learns more about the war's brutality and Bruno's role in it, she realizes the profound impact the conflict has on all their lives.

A moving, masterfully written story of love and sacrifice, inspired by the fascinating, yet little-known mission of carrier pigeons during WWII. Perfect for fans of The Tattooist of Auschwitz and Dear Mrs Bird.

"1942: With the war's outcome hanging in the balance, President Roosevelt sends an unlikely new taskforce on a unique mission. They are librarians and microfilm specialists trained in espionage, working with a special branch of the Office of Strategic Services. By acquiring and scouring Axis newspapers, books, technical manuals, and periodicals, the librarians can gather information about troop location, weaponry, and military plans. Maria Alves, a microfilm expert working at the New York Public Library, is dispatched to Lisbon, where she meticulously photographs publications and sends the film to London to be analyzed. Working in tandem with Tiago Soares, a Portuguese bookstore owner on a precarious mission of his own--providing Jewish refugees with forged passports and visas--Maria acquires vital information, including a directory of arms factories in Germany. But as she and Tiago grow closer, any future together is jeopardized when Maria's superiors ask her to pose as a double agent, feeding misinformation to Lars Steiger, a wealthy Swiss banker and Nazi sympathizer who launders Hitler's gold. Gaining Lars' trust will bring Maria into the very heart of the Fuhrer's inner circle. And it will provide her with a chance to help steer the course of war, if she is willing to take risks as great as the possible rewards..." -- Provided by publisher