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The Secrets of Latimer House

By: Jules Wake
Narrated by: Kristin Atherton
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In the war against Hitler every secret counts…

‘Shines a light on a part of the British war effort I’d previously not been aware of…a fascinating, informative and heartwarming novel, and I loved it’ The New York Times and Sunday Times bestseller Jill Mansell

Society heiress Evelyn Brooke-Edwards is a skilled interrogator – her beauty making her a non-threat in the eyes of the prisoners.

Farm girl Betty Connors may not be able to type as she claimed, but her crack analytical skills soon find her unearthing covert connections.

German ex-pat Judith Stern never expected to find herself listening in to German POW’s whispered conversations, but the Nazis took her father from her so she will do whatever it takes to help the Allies end this war.

Billeted together in the attic of Latimer House – a place where secrets abound – Evelyn, Betty and Judith soon form a bond of friendship that carries them through the war. Because nothing is stronger than women united.

Tucked away in the Buckinghamshire countryside, Latimer House, a grand country estate, stands proudly – a witness to some of greatest secrets of WW2.

Used by the SOE to hold Nazi prisoners of war, this stunning historical novel is inspired by the untold story of the secret listeners of ‘M Room’ who worked day and night to help the Allies win the war. A must-read for fans of Mandy Robotham, Fiona Valpy and Kate Quinn.

©2021 Jules Wake (P)2021 HarperCollins Publishers Limited
20th Century Fiction Friendship Genre Fiction Historical Historical Fiction Romance War & Military War
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"Shines a light on a part of the British war effort I’d previously not been aware of...a fascinating, informative and heartwarming novel, and I loved it." (Sunday Times best seller Jill Mansell)

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An ‘enjoyable’ read. Content could have handled more historical facts without spoiling the the story. Slightly different angle from other WW2 fiction I’ve read.
Brilliant narrator who really made it zing. Good variation of voices clearly different for each character. Will be looking out for more books with this narrator.

Best narrator yet

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I have really enjoyed all of Jules Wake’s previous books... now she has tried her hand at historical fiction ...set during WW2,the story of 3 very different women thrown together at Latimer House.
I really loved this book and it’s characters... well done Jules.
Great narration too.

A wonderful story

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A brilliant listen that captures wartime Britain beautifully. An uplifting story! Great narration by Ms Atherton and wonderfully written by Jules Wake. The narration is skilful and nails it with both the British and European accents.

Beautifully written!

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I absolutely loved this book, the narration was outstanding the ability to change between so many voice was outstanding, it made a fabulous story even more enjoyable.

The narration was just wonderful!!

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To listen to this wonderful story whilst travelling to and around for work was a pleasure.
a fictional story yet set in a true setting. really interesting.

spellbinding

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