Bøker av Liz Trenow

Lizzie tried to put herself into her brother's shoes, imagining how she might feel facing those same dangers he'd witnessed. Scared as anything, she thought. But if that was what was needed to win the war, she'd do it. As she looked at herself in the mirror, wearing her brother's coat, she knew in that moment what she must do to protect him. England, 1944: As Lizzie looks around her twin brother's room, she's in a state of shock. In the middle of the night Ed vanished, leaving no forwarding address. Lizzie knows that he was tormented daily by what he witnessed at Dunkirk four years before, helping his father steer their tiny boat to rescue thousands of injured soldiers. He was never the same after that. Then, Ed's call-up letter arrives. Instead of being assigned to one of the forces, he's been told to report for work at a coal mine - one of fifty thousand 'Bevin boys' chosen to help produce the fuel to power the nation through the war. If he fails to turn up he will be arrested and tried as a deserter. Staring at his abandoned clothes and knowing how alike they are, Lizzie realises there is a way to save him. Arriving for training, she meets a fellow Bevin boy named Peter and is instantly drawn to his quiet, thoughtful nature, so unlike the other men who share her dormitory. And as the two start to adapt to their new lives underground, they develop a strong bond. Lizzie knows the risks she is taking to save her brother. If she grows too close to Peter her secret will almost certainly be revealed, and they will both be imprisoned. But with the war raging and her beloved country at risk, how much is Lizzie prepared to sacrifice to save those she loves the most? A completely gripping and heart-breaking story of love, courage and a sister's sacrifice which shines a light on the forgotten heroes of World War Two. Perfect for fans of The Alice Network, The Nightingale and anything by Rhys Bowen. What readers are saying about Liz Trenow: 'So unbelievably amazing... A definite five star, must read novel. Keep the Kleenex nearby as this one hits all the feels. Amazing, amazing, amazing... I absolutely loved it!!' Page Turners Blog ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿ 'This book went straight to my heart... I read it in one day, just could not put it down.' Netgalley reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿ 'A beautiful story of survival, of hope and of never giving up... Heartbreaking, so have your tissues handy.' Confessions of a Bookaholic ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿ 'An utterly gripping and emotional novel about bravery, enduring love and keeping hope alive in the darkest of times. Totally gripped from the beginning... I absolutely loved this! I read this book within a day, I couldn't put it down.' Netgalley reviewer

The Secrets of the Lake is a gripping wartime novel, by the author of The Silk Weaver, Liz Trenow.'Masterful storytelling, immersive locations, and characters that inhabit your heart from the first page' - Gill Paul, author of The Secret Wife.The war may be over, but for Molly life is still in turmoil. Uprooted from London after the death of her mother, Molly, her father and younger brother Jimmy are starting again in a quiet village in the countryside of Colchester. As summer sets in, the heat is almost as oppressive as the village gossip. Molly dreams of becoming a journalist, finding a voice in the world, but most of the time must act as Jimmy's carer. At just ten years old he is Molly's shadow, following her around the village as she falls under the spell of local boy Kit. Kit is clever, funny and a natural-born rebel. Rowing on the waters of the lake with him becomes Molly's escape from domestic duty. But there is something Kit is not telling Molly.As the village gossip starts building up with whispers against Molly's father over missing church funds, everything Molly thought she knew is turned upside down. And on one stormy night, when she sneaks out of the house to try to put things right, Jimmy vanishes. Never to be seen again.Decades later, Molly is an elderly woman in sheltered housing, still haunted by the disappearance of her brother. When two police officers arrive to say that the remains of a body have been found at the bottom of the lake, it seems like Molly will at long last have her answer . . .

A gripping and emotional historical novel filled with secrets and drama, set during the Second World War.

An evocative historical novel set against the rich tapestry of the silk trade in London during the 1760s.

An emotional and enthralling historical novel following a group of women searching for the men they lost during the First World War.

*Published in the US as The Hidden Thread*Inspired by real historical events and characters, Liz Trenow's The Silk Weaver is a captivating, unforgettable story of illicit romance in a time of enlightenment and social upheaval.1760, Spitalfields. Anna Butterfield's life is about to change forever, as she moves from her idyllic Suffolk home to be introduced into London society. A chance encounter with a French silk weaver, Henri, draws her in to the volatile world of the city's burgeoning silk trade. Henri is working on his 'master piece', to become a master weaver and freeman; Anna longs to become an artist while struggling against pressure from her uncle's family to marry a wealthy young lawyer. As their lives become ever more intertwined, Henri realizes that Anna's designs could give them both an opportunity for freedom. But his world becomes more dangerous by the day, as riots threaten to tear them apart forever . . .