{"product_id":"9781837515516-secondhand-the-last-bookshop-in-prague-an-utterly-brilliant-story-of-wartime","title":"The Last Bookshop in Prague: An utterly brilliant story of wartime","description":"An utterly breathtaking WWII historical novel, perfect for fans of Kristin Hannah Was she incredibly brave or incredibly stupid? Neither. Just a bookshop girl doing what she could against her country's oppressors. The banned books club was only the beginning; a place for the women of Prague to come together and share the tales the Germans wanted to silence. For bookshop owner, Jana, doing the right thing was never a question. So when opportunity comes to help the resistance, she offers herself - and her bookshop. Using her window displays as covert signals and hiding secret codes in book marks, she'll do all in her power to help. But the arrival of two people in her bookshop will change everything: a young Jewish boy with nowhere else to turn, and a fascist police captain Jana can't read at all. In a time where secrets are currency and stories can be fatal, will she know who to trust? A heart-wrenching and powerful story of courage, tenacity and love in wartime. Fans of Suzanne Goldring, Mandy Robotham and Debbie Rix will devour this unforgettable novel. 'A wonderful story with the  healing power of books at its heart , this  inspiring and compelling  novel kept me turning the pages late into the night. Steeped in  fascinating historical detail , and packed with compassion, I didn't want  The Last Bookshop in Prague  to end.'  Kate Storey 'Helen Parusel takes you on Jana's traumatic journey through fear, bravery and the determination to do the right thing in this  captivating, unforgettable book .'  Catherine Law Praise for Helen Parusel: 'This debut shines a light on a little known, but no less vital, corner of the war - events we should all know about.  Fascinating .'  Mandy Robotham 'The story is  poignant and compelling  - and what an ending: wow! ... A brilliant story with a powerful message. I wholeheartedly recommend it.'  Gill Thompson 'This novel is  a true page turner , as well as being  a heart-wrenching, emotional story  of one of the darkest chapters of history ...first class research and captivating story-telling!'  Louise Fein ' Pacy, twisty and emotional ... a beautiful page-turner ... I highly recommended it.'  Amanda Geard 'The layers of deception Laila encounters at the Lebensborn home were  masterfully done  and had me glued to the pages. A  powerful  debut, and a must-read for fans of historical fiction.'  Andie Newton ' Atmospheric and gripping .'  Jacquie Bloese 'A  heartbreaking tale of love, loss and overwhelming courage . I was captivated, and couldn't turn the pages fast enough.'  Siobhan Daiko 'The  compelling  story of Laila - a woman of  great hope and courage  - who showed how love, loyalty and compassion can endure despite the evils of war.'  Catherine Law","brand":"Secondhand Stock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49184042418395,"sku":"9781837515516-SECONDHAND","price":10.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/7646\/9701\/files\/6eba4088-c868-453f-b589-6e9a27e972a0.jpg?v=1787765242","url":"https:\/\/bookgrocer.com\/products\/9781837515516-secondhand-the-last-bookshop-in-prague-an-utterly-brilliant-story-of-wartime","provider":"Book Grocer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}