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The highly awaited new novel from the internationally bestseller and author of The German Midwife (also published as A Woman of War).Rich and captivatinga vivid story of love sacrifice and betrayal. Womans WorldVenice 1943 The world is at war and Stella Jilani is leading a double life. By day she works in the lions den as a typist for the Reich; by night she risks her life as a messenger for the Italian resistance. Against all odds Stella must impart Nazi secrets smuggle essential supplies and produce an underground newspaper on her beloved typewriter.But when German commander General Breugal becomes suspicious it seems he will stop at nothing to find the mole and Stella knows her future could be in jeopardy.London 2017 Years later Luisa Belmont finds a mysterious old typewriter in her attic. Determined to find out who it belonged to Luisa delves into the past and uncovers a story of fierce love unimaginable sacrifice and ultimately the worst kind of betrayalSet between German-occupied 1940s Venice and modern-day London this is a fascinating tale of the bravery of everyday women in the darkest corners of WWII for readers of The Tattooist of Auschwitz by Heather Morris.Praise for The Secret Messenger:Intriguing pacy and fascinating. Suzanne Goldring author of My Name is EvaUnique emotional and life-affirming. Melanie Hudson author of The Last Letter from JulietA beautifully written novel perfect for historical fiction lovers. Soraya M. Lane bestselling author of The Girls of Pearl HarborAnother fantastic page-turner. LP Fergusson author of A Dangerous Act of KindnessI felt I was walking alongside Stella over bridges and along canals at every heartstopping moment Wonderful. Molly Green author of An Orphans Wish