The Stolen Children of War

<h2>A powerful and emotional World War Two novel of courage love and survival from Jina Bacarr bestselling author of <em>The Orphans of Berlin</em>. Perfect for fans of Kristin Hannah Kate Quinn and Sara Gruen! </h2><p><strong>It is 1943 in Nazi-occupied Paris and nobody is safe. Nobody except perhaps one small group of people who ve always existed outside the law </strong></p><p>At Le Cirque Casini the trapeze artists still fly. The strong men still perform amazing feats. The sad-faced clowns still make people laugh even in a city with a broken heart. The Nazis do not trouble them as long as they keep the people happy and entertained.</p><p>But what the Germans don t know is that there are circus performers with secrets of their own. And when Lia a performer known for her bravery on the trapeze finds herself with nowhere else to go but back to the circus she d left 18 years ago she does so with two small orphaned Jewish children in tow who she s sworn to protect.</p><p>As the circus s numbers swell with people desperate to hide and threats come not only from the Nazis but from one who seeks to kill someone amongst them Lia and the other circus-performers know they must do everything in their power to protect the vulnerable.</p><p>But who better than those who would risk their lives every day for entertainment to save the lives of others?</p><p><strong>A gripping and captivating novel of World War Two perfect for fans of Fiona Valpy and Dinah Jefferies. </strong></p><h2>Readers love Jina Bacarr:</h2><p> <strong>My heart was torn to shreds</strong> This is one <strong>powerful gut-wrenching soul-shattering</strong> novel that would make any woman cry <strong>My own heart felt pierced to the core</strong> Like nothing else I have read <strong>Magnificent</strong>. Reader Review </p><p> <strong>Hard-hitting and heart-breaking</strong> this is truly an <strong>excellent</strong> novel. Reader Review </p><p> <strong>Wow what a book!</strong> From the very first page <strong>I was totally hooked</strong> A <strong>rollercoaster of a ride of heartbreak and bravery</strong> An <strong>absolutely gripping powerful</strong> story that I won t forget anytime soon. Reader Review </p><p> <strong>Wow! I was blown away</strong> by the magnitude of this novel. It is exceptional on so many levels. It is hard to know where to begin in singing its praises <strong>A gripping heart wrenching story of chaos sacrifice and courage</strong> A must-read for historical fiction lovers Reader Review </p><p> This <strong>powerful heartbreaking</strong> story is one that <strong>will stay with me for a long time</strong> Amazingly vivid <strong>I was taken on a rollercoaster of emotions </strong>from heartbreak to joy and anger to excitement and a whole lot more. <strong>I hate what people had to face but I love their determination bravery and courage</strong> There aren t enough stars in the world to rate this book. Reader Review </p>