Secrets My Father Kept

Discover a gripping tale of love, secrets, and sacrifice in **Secrets My Father Kept**, a beautifully crafted historical novel set against the backdrop of impending war. This compelling story unfolds in February 1939, as tension rises throughout Europe with the looming threat of World War II. The narrative follows seventeen-year-old Marie Karska, whose peaceful life in Krakow is shattered by the mysterious disappearance of her mother fifteen years ago. While the threat of war hangs ominously in the air, Marie's greatest challenge lies in her father's guarded life and the secrets he keeps about her absent mother.

Dominik Karska, a dedicated doctor, strives to protect his daughter by any means necessary, but a dark secret he holds poses a haunting question: what did he do to keep Marie safe? With German troops nearing, time is running out for Dominik to find a suitable husband for Marie—a protector for her future.

However, fate has other plans as Marie's heart belongs to her childhood friend, Ben, whose Jewish heritage stands as a barrier to their dreams. As tensions rise and the world is on the brink of disaster, will Marie uncover the truth her father has shielded her from? Will love be strong enough to conquer the secrets that bind them?

Packed with drama, emotion, and unexpected twists, **Secrets My Father Kept** transcends a simple love story, offering a poignant reflection on resilience during tumultuous times. Perfect for lovers of historical fiction, this novel will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Order your copy today and engage with a narrative that beautifully weaves romance and mystery, all while illuminating the human spirit amid adversity.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780143794103
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2021
Publisher: Penguin Australia Pty Ltd
Pages: 432


Description:
Secrets My Father Kept is a captivating novel about love, sacrifice, secrets and resilience, as the clock inexorably ticks down to a devastating world war.

It's February 1939. As the F hrer edges towards an invasion of Poland, total war looms in Europe.

However in Krakow, seventeen-year-old Marie Karska's primary concern is the unexplained disappearance of her mother fifteen years ago, and her father Dominik's unbreakable silence on the matter. Even his wife's name is a secret he guards closely.

Dominik, a well-respected and innovative doctor at the local hospital, has devoted his life to caring for his only daughter. Yet a black fear haunts him - over the questionable act he committed to keep Marie safe. And with German troops now marching to the border, he needs to find her a husband. One who will protect her when he no longer can...

But Marie has already met the man she wants to marry- her childhood friend Ben. She's determined that his Jewish faith won't stand in the way of their future together. And nor will her father's refusal to explain the past stop her from unpicking his darkest secret. . .


'Intimate and character-driven, uniting romance and mystery with a clever twist.' The Age


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