The Secrets of Latimer House, Jules Wake
The Secrets of Latimer House, Jules Wake
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The Secrets of Latimer House

Author: Jules Wake

Narrator: Kristin Atherton

Unabridged: 14 hr 53 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 08/30/2021


Synopsis

In the war against Hitler every secret counts… Society heiress is a skilled interrogator – her beauty making her a non-threat in the eyes of the prisoners. Farm girl may not be able to type as she claimed, but her crack analytical skills soon find her unearthing covert connections. German ex-pat never expected to find herself listening in to German POW’s whispered conversations, but the Nazis took her father from her so she will do whatever it takes to help the Allies end this war. Billeted together in the attic of Latimer House – a place where secrets abound – Evelyn, Betty and Judith soon form a bond of friendship that carries them through the war. Because nothing is stronger than women united. Tucked away in the Buckinghamshire countryside, Latimer House, a grand country estate, stands proudly – a witness to some of greatest secrets of WW2. Used by the SOE to hold Nazi prisoners of war, this stunning historical novel is inspired by the untold story of the secret listeners of ‘M Room’ who worked day and night to help the Allies win the war. A must-read for fans of Mandy Robotham, Fiona Valpy and Kate Quinn. ‘ Five perfect stars for this perfect book!…The writing was wowza. So beautifully done. It flowed amazingly and honestly I couldn't tear my eyes from my Kindle’ Rubie ‘, full of drama intrigue and three fabulous characters’ Jeanie ‘I really enjoy this type of book which , and this one did not disappoint’ Angela ‘This five-star read is the first historical fiction novel for Jules Wake and I think you’ll agree with me it’s ’ Norma ‘An excellent WWII-era historical fiction novel that is. I really enjoyed it!’ Rachel ‘Shines a light on a part of the British war effort I’d previously not been aware of…a fascinating, informative and heartwarming novel, and I loved it’ The and bestseller Jill Mansell Readers love :

About Jules Wake

Jules Wake's earliest known declaration that she planned to be a writer came at the age of ten. Along the way she was diverted by the glamorous world of PR and worked on many luxury brands, taking journalists on press trips to awful places like Turin, Milan, Geneva, Paris, Brussels and Amsterdam and occasionally losing the odd member of the press in an airport. It gave her the opportunity to eat amazing food and drink free alcohol as well as providing opportunities to hone her writing skills on press releases and to research European cities for her books.Eventually the voices in her head persuaded her it was time to sit down and write the novel she'd always talked about. Her debut novel, Talk to Me in 2014, was followed by three more bestselling titles and her most recent book, Covent Garden in the Snow, was a Kindle Top 3 bestseller. She also writes cosy romantic fiction as Julie Caplin.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Alayne on August 24, 2021

Loved this one, it was so interesting and different from the usual World War Two sagas. This one dealt with secrets and German Prisoners of war and finding out secrets. I devoured this one so quickly as I just wanted to find out more. Hope to read more by this author. My thanks to Netgalley and the......more

Goodreads review by Teresa on August 16, 2021

The Secret of Latimer House is based on a real place and a real section of war operations. Evelyn, Judith and Betty, three girls from very different backgrounds, arrive here to do their bit for the war effort and become friends. Each one works in a different section of the house and it's all highly......more

Goodreads review by Shirley on July 27, 2021

To Tomorrow Because Today is Done An amazing story of three brave young women in WWII. Not a pairing you would imagine. The socialite Evelyn, the farm girl Betty, and the Jewish expat Judith. Three of the strongest women sharing a room at Latimer house, a secret interrogation center for German Soldie......more

Goodreads review by Amanda on October 15, 2023

Latimer House in Buckinghamshire was used in WW2 secretly for interrogation of German prisoners of war. It is 1943 three young women Evelyn, Betty and Judith who all come from different backgrounds are brought to Latimer House, to do their duty for the war. Each has their own role to play to get info......more

Goodreads review by Louise on August 10, 2021

4,5 stars rounded down to 4 Society heiress Evelyn Brooke-Edwards is a skilled interrogator - her beauty making her a non-threat in the eyes of the prisoners. Farm girl Betty Connors may not be able to type as she claimed, but her crack analytical skills soon find her unearthing covert connections. G......more