Lisbon, 1945: Vivi stands outside Café Amalia in the hot sun, jostled by the crowds. She stares at its door, small and inconspicuous, and feels her heart race. Her shaking hands clasp the anonymous note that arrived at dawn. Find me when you’ve read this, and I will reveal your brother’s secret.

Ever since Vivi betrayed the man she loved to save her brother Christian, her heart has been broken. But she is determined not to be fooled by her brother’s lies again. Instead, she must uncover his secret plans to destroy the Resistance in Spain and save her lover Emilio, no matter what…

But time is running out and Vivi’s only option is to go undercover. But as she dyes her hair in her apartment’s small bathroom sink, practising her new name under her breath, she can only hope that her disguise will be enough to trick her brother. Because she knows that if she is caught, Christian will do what is right for the Nazis and her life will be in his hands.

Vivi promised herself she would do whatever it took to save her beloved Emilio. But when disaster strikes, is she prepared to make the ultimate sacrifice to spare his life? And if she isn’t brave enough, will she be able to live with the consequences?

A heart-wrenching and unputdownable page-turner about how far we will go for those we love. Perfect for fans of The Tattooist of Auschwitz, The Nightingale and The Book of Lost Names.

What readers are saying about Catherine Hokin:

‘Phenomenal… Literally broke my heart… Unputdownable… I was drawn into the story at the flip of the first page and I went through an entire box of Kleenex by the time I arrived at the last page. This masterpiece of a story is one that I highly recommend.’ Page Turners, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Wow what an amazing, stunning book! Couldn’t put it down and have talked nonstop about it! Absolutely heartbreaking.’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Heart-wrenching… A moving tale… Powerful… The emotional impact of the story lingers long after the final page… Devastating… Unforgettable.’ Novel Nerd Blog,⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Took my breath away. I can't stop telling people about this one… Beautiful… pulls on your heartstrings.’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘My heart was torn in half… Very emotional read… Five stars.’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐