The Enemy's Wife

Name: The Enemy's Wife
Brand: Harper UK
Availability: InStock
Author: Deborah Swift
ISBN: 9780008739720

Author: Deborah Swift

Series: Survivors of War

Narrator: Susan Momoko Hingley

Unabridged: 10 hr 43 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: HQ Digital

Published: 04/09/2026

Categories: Fiction, Historical Fiction, Romance, Women, Military Fiction

Synopsis

'A . Refreshing to read a book set in a different theatre of war. Wartime Shanghai jumped off the page' ' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A poignant story of the impossible choices we make in the shadow of war, for fans of Daisy Wood and Marius Gabriel. 1941. Far from home and surrounded by a country at war, Zofia finds unexpected comfort in a bond with Hilly, a spirited young refugee escaping Nazi-occupied Austria. As violence tightens its grip on the city, they seek shelter with Theo, Zofia’s American employer. But with every passing day, the horrors of war and Haru’s absence begin to reshape Zofia’s world – and her heart. Can she still love someone who has become the enemy? 'A gorgeous novel ' CARLY SCHABOWSKI 'I loved – a gripping, fast-paced and evocative story about the Japanese occupation of Shanghai during WW2 – and really rooted for the brave and selfless central character, Zofia. Highly recommended' 'Such an emotional and moving read, grounded in immaculate research that never overshadows the heart of the story' 'A side of WW2 that isn't often written about. ' KATHLEEN MCGURL 'Deborah Swift delivers another World War II novel that is . is ' ' is an . Highly recommended' ' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ' stunning achievement ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Grips you from the beginning and does not let go until the end ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Readers love :

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Praise for : 'A fast-paced, beautifully written, and moving story. Refreshing to read a book set in a different theatre of war. Wartime Shanghai jumped off the page' 'A gorgeous novel that will truly pull at your heartstrings' 'I loved – a gripping, fast-paced and evocative story about the Japanese occupation of Shanghai during WW2 – and really rooted for the brave and selfless central character, Zofia. Highly recommended' 'Such an emotional and moving read, grounded in immaculate research that never overshadows the heart of the story' 'A side of WW2 that isn't often written about. Great characters, high stakes and a satisfying love story' 'Deborah Swift delivers another beautifully written World War II novel that is impossible to put down. is a poignant and powerful story' ' is an . Highly recommended' Praise for Deborah Swift: ' MARIUS GABRIEL 'This impeccably researched wartime thriller had me gripped from the opening pages – I loved it. My pulse was racing and at times my heart broke as Nancy's intelligence operation in The Hague grew more dangerous by the day' 'Taut, compelling and beautifully written – I loved it!’ 'A fast-paced, exciting read … kept me reading late on several nights. Will appeal to all lovers of both romance and wartime novels' 'Had me gripped from beginning to end … Swift portrays the last desperate months of the war in Holland so vividly I found it hard to put Operation Tulip down' ' TESSA HARRIS