Esthers Children (Large Print)

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From the picturesque streets of pre-war Vienna to Britains atmospheric cities in the grip of war, Esthers Children is the perfect read for fans of Kate Quinns The Alice Network, and Kelly Rimmers The Warsaw Orphan.Inspired by the extraordinary life of Esther Simpson, Esthers Children is a powerful novel of love and courage.Austria, 1936: Esther Tess Simpson works for a British organisation that rescues academics from the cruel Fascist and anti-Semitic regimes taking hold in Europe. On a dangerous trip to Vienna to help bring aid to Europes threatened Jewish scholars, Esther meets Harry Singer, a young Jewish academic and musician.Tess works tirelessly to rescue at-risk academics and scientists from across Europe, trying to find positions for them in Britain and America. In 1938, she secures employment for Harry at Imperial College, London, their love affair intensifying as the world heads into war; yet they are separated once again as Britain moves to intern European refugees.With Harry detained on the Isle of Man while still waiting for news of his parents, Esther and the Society plead with the government for the interned scientists release. When Harry is eventually liberated, his future with Esther is by no means secure as he faces an impossible choice.Confronting the horrific dangers of World War Two with remarkable integrity and bravery, Esther Simpson is revealed as an exceptional heroine. Praise for Finding Eadie:A riveting, heart-stopping read that features fascinating insight into Londons wartime publishing world. - Womans Day[Beechams] characters are likeable and real, her writing is engaging and the subject matter is gripping. - The Weekly TimesThis moving story of Alices fearless pursuit of her baby contains all the ingredients of a spy thriller ... A wonderful page-turner with great relevance for our times. - The Chronicle