The Keeper of Hidden Books, Madeline Martin
The Keeper of Hidden Books, Madeline Martin
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The Keeper of Hidden Books
A Novel

Author: Madeline Martin

Narrator: Saskia Maarleveld

Unabridged: 10 hr 53 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 08/01/2023


Synopsis

A NATIONAL BESTSELLER—for fans of All the Light We Cannot See and The Tattooist of Auschwitz!

A BookBub Pick for Best Historical Fiction of Summer 2023

A heartwarming story about the power of books to bring us together, inspired by the true story of the underground library in WWII Warsaw, by the New York Times bestselling author of The Last Bookshop in London.

All her life, Zofia has found comfort in two things during times of hardship: books and her best friend, Janina. But no one could have imagined the horrors of the Nazi occupation in Warsaw. As the bombs rain down and Hitler’s forces loot and destroy the city, Zofia finds that now books are also in need of saving.

With the death count rising and persecution intensifying, Zofia jumps to action to save her friend and salvage whatever books she can from the wreckage, hiding them away, and even starting a clandestine book club. She and her dearest friend never surrender their love of reading, even when Janina is forced into the newly formed ghetto.

But the closer Warsaw creeps toward liberation, the more dangerous life becomes for the women and their families – and escape may not be possible for everyone. As the destruction rages around them, Zofia must fight to save her friend and preserve her culture and community using the only weapon they have left - literature.

“Readers will be on the edge of their seats as they are transported…with Madeline Martin's vivid and inspiring characters.” —Kelly Rimmer, author of The Warsaw Orphan

"Madeline Martin immerses us in the expertly rendered and fascinating worlds.” —Natasha Lester, author of The Riviera House

Don't miss Madeline Martin's next heartwarming historical novel, The Booklover's Library!

Also by Madeline Martin:The Librarian SpyThe Last Bookshop in London

About Madeline Martin

Madeline Martin is a New York Times, USA TODAY, and international bestselling author of historical fiction and historical romance with books that have been translated into over twenty different languages. 


Reviews

Goodreads review by Kellie on August 30, 2023

10✨ rating from me!! Once I collect my thoughts, get a chance to breathe and figure out how to write my review, it'll be posted on Goodreads Monday August 28,2023! I will say this; it was brilliant!!!! You'll need Kleenex for this one 🥲😀 Now time for Dr.Suess!!! Ok, thank you everyone for your patien......more

Goodreads review by Danielle on January 17, 2024

I love books about books 😍 Bless the brave librarians and patrons who fought to preserve their history, by saving books during wartime ❤️......more

Goodreads review by Natasha on May 06, 2023

THE KEEPER OF HIDDEN BOOKS shows us just why historical fiction is so relevant today – because it touches on universal themes that recur in every century throughout time. As more and more books are banned from our libraries and schools, Madeline Martin's novel gives us a much needed shot of inspirat......more

Goodreads review by "Avonna on August 18, 2023

Check out all my reviews at: [URL not allowed] THE KEEPER OF HIDDEN BOOKS by Madeline Martin is a tour de force historical fiction novel featuring a group of friends in Warsaw, Poland during WWII inspired by the true story of the public and underground libraries that continued through......more

Goodreads review by Michele on August 12, 2023

I think I need to break from WWII fiction for awhile. Found the story moved very slow. Felt like I had read this story or similar a few times. The characters were not compelling.......more