The Girl Behind the Wall
by Mandy Robotham
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Pub Date Sep 07 2021 | Archive Date Sep 28 2021
Harper 360 | Avon
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Description
A city divided.
When the Berlin Wall goes up, Karin is on the wrong side of the city. Overnight, she’s trapped under Soviet rule in unforgiving East Berlin and separated from her twin sister, Jutta.
Two sisters torn apart.
Karin and Jutta lead parallel lives for years, cut off by the Wall. But Karin finds one reason to keep going: Otto, the man who gives her hope, even amidst the brutal East German regime.
One impossible choice…
When Jutta finds a hidden way through the wall, the twins are reunited. But the Stasi have eyes everywhere, and soon Karin is faced with a terrible decision: to flee to the West and be with her sister, or sacrifice it all to follow her heart?
A timely reminder that, even in darkness, love will always guide you home, this gripping and emotional tale is perfect for fans of Jennifer Robson and Kristen Harmel.
Why readers love The Girl Behind the Wall:
‘I was captivated from the very first chapter. It was so well written, I felt like I was really there… A must read.’ NetGalley Reviewer
‘Oh my goodness, what a page-turner. My heart was in my mouth for most of this book.’ NetGalley Reviewer
‘Such a fast-paced read! Historical fiction at its best! Highly, highly recommend.’ NetGalley Reviewer
‘Another fabulous read from the super talented Mandy Robotham who never fails to give us a satisfying story… she has the ability to mix a damn good story with historical facts… you want to read and read… I raced through this one.’ NetGalley Reviewer
‘What a truly gripping read! I didn't want to stop reading, I was mesmerised…’ NetGalley Reviewer
‘I couldn’t put this book down… well-researched and a heartbreakingly accurate portrayal of the families separated by the wall. Keep the tissues handy because you might need them.’ NetGalley Reviewer
‘What a read. I found myself thinking of the family in the book as real people I loved. If you read only one book this year, make sure it’s this one!’ NetGalley Reviewer
‘Mandy Robotham has a gift for making history come alive. Amazing read. I simply could not put it down.’ NetGalley Reviewer
‘Beautifully written and heartfelt… I loved it… A story that will stay with you. Well worth a read.’ NetGalley Reviewer
‘Another winner from Mandy Robotham!’ NetGalley Reviewer
Available Editions
| EDITION | Other Format |
| ISBN | 9780008462918 |
| PRICE | $16.99 (USD) |
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Featured Reviews
Account D, Reviewer
Once we got into the thick of it, the book was a page-turner to the end. The first few chapters were slow and maybe too detailed. Character development was quite good. Anyone who is interested in the aftermath of WW2 would enjoy the historical aspects. It’s hard to imagine such a thing as “the wall” today but I was a young girl and intrigued with it growing up.
Tiffany E, Reviewer
It's post WWII and the Berlin Wall is going up. No one in Germany ever could have guessed how quickly it would go up, nor how long it would stay up. Karin is in hospital on the wrong side of the wall when it goes up and by the time she is discharged, there is no passage back. Her twin sister, Jutta is still in West Berlin and anxious to find away to get her sister out. After a year, the chance finally arrives in the form of a secret tunnel into East Berlin., But it does not end up being as easy as expected. What happens when Karin is in love with a devoted East German?
This was a very intriguing story to read. There were so many times I just wanted to yell at the sisters, so clearly I was invested in this story. There was great suspense, love, divided ideologies, and lots of risks taken. A couple times I didn't feel that what was written was possible, but overall I really enjoyed this story. It was an interesting look into a time period that I barely knew. I remember the wall coming down, but clearly did not truly understand what that meant for the people of Berlin.
Thanks to NetGalley and Avon books for an ARC in exchange for my honest review.
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