The Things We Cannot Say: A heart-breaking, inspiring novel of hope and a love to defy all odds in World War Two
Mar 2019 · Hachette UK
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The New York Times bestseller - for everyone moved by All the Light We Cannot See.
A searing page-turner of hope, family secrets and a love to defy all odds from bestselling Kelly Rimmer, inspired by the author's family history, perfect for readers of The Tattooist of Auschwitz.
'Fans of The Nightingale and Lilac Girls will adore The Things We Cannot Say' Pam Jenoff
'Simply amazing book, so moving I couldn't put it down. A book that will remain in my heart for many years to come *****' A reader
'Captivating. I am in awe of this story *****' A reader
'I have never ever been so deeply moved by a book...the most amazing love story of hope and survival during the Nazi occupation of Poland... i just didn't want it to end *****' A reader
It begins with the discovery of a tattered photo, a letter and a tiny leather shoe...
World War Two, Poland. Alina and Tomasz are childhood sweethearts. The night before he leaves for college, Tomasz proposes marriage. But when their village falls to the Nazis, Alina doesn't know if Tomasz is alive or dead.
2019. Life changed beyond recognition for Alice when her son, Eddie, was born with autism spectrum disorder. She must do everything to support him, but at what cost to her family? When her cherished grandmother is hospitalised, a hidden box of mementoes reveals a tattered photo of a young man, a tiny leather shoe and a letter. Her grandmother begs Alice to return to Poland to see what became of those she held dearest. In Poland, separated from her family, Alice begins to uncover the story her grandmother is so desperate to tell, and discovers a love that bloomed in the winter of 1942. As a painful family history comes to light, will the struggles of the past and present finally reach a heartbreaking resolution?
'Alina and Tomasz's story is one of bravery, resilience, and the lengths we will go to for the ones we love' Sally Hepworth
More praise for the heart-tugging novels of Kelly Rimmer
'Kelly Rimmer serves up a heart-pounding dilemma for fans of Jodi Picoult' Marie Claire
'A heartbreaking story... Her characters are captivating' Daily Telegraph
'Kelly Rimmer tears at the heartstrings' Herald Sun
A searing page-turner of hope, family secrets and a love to defy all odds from bestselling Kelly Rimmer, inspired by the author's family history, perfect for readers of The Tattooist of Auschwitz.
'Fans of The Nightingale and Lilac Girls will adore The Things We Cannot Say' Pam Jenoff
'Simply amazing book, so moving I couldn't put it down. A book that will remain in my heart for many years to come *****' A reader
'Captivating. I am in awe of this story *****' A reader
'I have never ever been so deeply moved by a book...the most amazing love story of hope and survival during the Nazi occupation of Poland... i just didn't want it to end *****' A reader
It begins with the discovery of a tattered photo, a letter and a tiny leather shoe...
World War Two, Poland. Alina and Tomasz are childhood sweethearts. The night before he leaves for college, Tomasz proposes marriage. But when their village falls to the Nazis, Alina doesn't know if Tomasz is alive or dead.
2019. Life changed beyond recognition for Alice when her son, Eddie, was born with autism spectrum disorder. She must do everything to support him, but at what cost to her family? When her cherished grandmother is hospitalised, a hidden box of mementoes reveals a tattered photo of a young man, a tiny leather shoe and a letter. Her grandmother begs Alice to return to Poland to see what became of those she held dearest. In Poland, separated from her family, Alice begins to uncover the story her grandmother is so desperate to tell, and discovers a love that bloomed in the winter of 1942. As a painful family history comes to light, will the struggles of the past and present finally reach a heartbreaking resolution?
'Alina and Tomasz's story is one of bravery, resilience, and the lengths we will go to for the ones we love' Sally Hepworth
More praise for the heart-tugging novels of Kelly Rimmer
'Kelly Rimmer serves up a heart-pounding dilemma for fans of Jodi Picoult' Marie Claire
'A heartbreaking story... Her characters are captivating' Daily Telegraph
'Kelly Rimmer tears at the heartstrings' Herald Sun
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VALERIE WOODS
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July 25, 2019
I loved this book but what they suffered and their bravery was astounding. Please keep them coming, I couldn't leave it down
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Tracy Grant
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April 12, 2019
Beautifully written. So so sad but thought provoking and utterly amazing.
A Google user
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July 1, 2024
what a read I had tears a the end.
About the author
Kelly Rimmer is the New York Times, Wall Street Journal and USA Today bestselling author of ten novels, including The Secret Daughter and The Things We Cannot Say. She's sold more than one million books, and her novels have been translated into more than 20 languages. Kelly lives in rural Australia with her family and fantastically naughty dogs, Sully and Basil.
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