The Secret History of Audrey James

A Novel

By: Heather Marshall

Narrated by: Karen Cass

An astonishing historical novel of one woman’s dangerous journey through World War II Germany and her life-changing friendship with a young woman decades later—from the #1 international bestselling author of Looking for Jane

“A fascinating and moving story of courage, sacrifice, and friendship.”—Kristin Harmel, New York Times bestselling author of The Book of Lost Names

Northern England, 2010. After a tragic accident upends her life, Kate Mercer leaves London to work at an old guest house near the Scottish border, where she hopes to find a fresh start and heal from her loss. When she arrives, she begins to unravel the truth about her past, but discovers that the mysterious elderly proprietor is harboring secrets of her own.

Berlin, 1938. Audrey James is weeks away from graduating from a prestigious music school in Berlin, where she’s been living with her best friend, Ilse Kaplan. As war looms, Ilse’s family disappears and high-ranking Nazi officers confiscate the house. In desperation, Audrey becomes their housekeeper while Ilse is forced into hiding in the attic. When a shocking turn of events embroils Audrey in the anti-Hitler movement, she must decide what matters most: protecting those she loves, or sacrificing everything for the greater good.

Inspired by true stories of courageous women and the German resistance during World War II, The Secret History of Audrey James is a captivating novel about the unbreakable bonds of friendship, the sacrifices we make for those we love, and the healing that comes from human connection.

Excellent WWII Story

I was elated to find this book. I had started so many books and nothing held my interest. I found this one and gave it a a try. I was hooked in the first 10 min and only stopped to sleep a few hours . I’ve read hundreds of WWII books and this was one of the better ones. Very enjoyable listen and well worth the credit.

Excellent

The weaving of an epic WW2 story base on a historical figure! Excellent war story and love story.

Excellent

Great book and narration!! Horrific that accounts such as these truly happened during World War II

Love this book!!!

Loved the story, characters, and most of all the reader who made the story so interesting!!

Very original

I really enjoyed this book. It was very original and not like every other WWII novel out there. Also, great characters.