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The Light We Left Behind

Tessa Harris

‘How did I not know anything about this?! A beautifully written book.’ – NetGalley Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

England: 1944

When psychologist Maddie Gresham is sent a mysterious message telling her to report to Trent Park mansion, she wonders how she will be helping the war effort from a stately home.

She soon finds captured Nazi generals are being detained at the house. Bugged with listening devices in every room, it’s up to Maddie to gain the Nazis’ trust and coax them into giving up information.

When Max Weitzler, a Jewish refugee, also arrives at Trent Park with the same mission, Maddie finds herself trapped in a dangerous game of chess.

The two met in Germany before the war, and Maddie’s heart was his from the moment they locked eyes.

But Maddie has finally gained the trust of the Nazi officers at the house, and her love for Max must remain a secret.

When the walls have ears, who can you trust?

Based on the true events that took place at Trent Park during WWII, this is an emotionally gripping, and heart-breaking novel about love, sacrifice, and betrayal, perfect for fans of The Rose Code and The Lost Girls of Paris.

Readers LOVE The Light We Left Behind! ‘I loved everything about this book – it has it all! Well-written, well-paced, fascinating and gripping from the beginning right through to the end.’ – NetGalley Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘This is story-telling of the highest order, well-paced and compelling... this was a story that swept me away.’ – NetGalley Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘A beautiful story with a strong and courageous heroine. I couldn’t put this down! Beautiful writing kept me turning the pages.’ – NetGalley Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Absolutely brilliant, five stars from me.’ – NetGalley Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘A beautiful read.’ – NetGalley Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘An unputdownable book.’ – NetGalley Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘I read it so quickly as I couldn’t put it down.’ – NetGalley Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

GenresWorld War, 1939-1945Secret serviceGreat BritainFictionRomance fiction

384 pages, 5 editions

English edition · First published 2021 by HQ Digital · ISBN 9780008494858

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Editions

5 editions

English

  • The Light We Left Behind · HQ Digital · 2021 · ISBN 9780008494858 This page
  • The Light We Left Behind · WF Howes Ltd · 2022 · ISBN 9781004094127
  • The Light We Left Behind · HQ, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers Ltd · 2022 · ISBN 9780008494865
  • The Light We Left Behind · HQ, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers Ltd · 2022 · ISBN 9780008523848
  • The Light We Left Behind · HQ, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers Ltd · 2022 · ISBN 9780008524944

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