The Girl with the Red Ribbon

De: Carly Schabowski

Narrado por: Fran Burgoyne

Inspired by a true story from the author’s own family, comes a heartbreaking WW2 story, perfect for fans of The Tattooist of Auschwitz, All the Light We Cannot See, and The Nightingale.

1939, Poland: The teenage girl hears the gunshots before she sees the Nazis approach her home. Ania’s family don’t have time to run, but she does. Hiding nearby, she listens to her sister’s screams, as she strokes the red ribbon she keeps tied around her wrist and begins to plot her revenge…

When she comes across a group of misfits all rejected by the resistance, Ania realizes she alone has the power to unite them. Together, these outcasts will help her destroy each and every one of the people who took everything from her. Starting with a near-impossible plan to liberate prisoners from the notoriously brutal Lublin concentration camp…

The Nazis have no idea what – or who – they are up against. And they’re about to discover that nobody should cross a woman who has nothing to lose.

A BRAND NEW, absolutely gripping story, about courage and sacrifice in the darkest days of war. by the bestselling author of The Rainbow and The Watchmaker of Dachau.

‘A stunningly, different WW2 story told from the POV of a girl defined her whole life for being different. Emotional and raw, the brilliant portrayal of Ania will stay with me for a long time.' Helen Parusel, author

‘Never have I read a story told in such a poignant manner about a young woman who finds the courage to stand up to the Nazis at whatever the cost. Absorbing, beautifully-drawn cast of characters, an exquisite gift to the reader that wraps around your heart and ties it up with a red ribbon.’ Jina Bacarr, author

‘A powerful and moving story with a strong and unique heroine… I was both intrigued and touched by Ania’s journey. Highly recommended.’ Kate Hewitt, author

©2024 Carly Schabowski (P)2024 Boldwood Books

Such a touching and moving story

I absolutely love how the narrator made the characters come alive one of the best narrated books. I’ve listened to and one of the best and moving stories I’ve ever read.

Disturbing but Excellent

The story was excellently written, and there was an interesting plot twist. But Ania’s character was disturbing and more than a little sadistic at times. I can understand why she would want revenge, and she was clearly written to be neurodivergent from birth (autism spectrum?). I am not sure this is a story I would listen to again, but Idid enjoy it overall.

the history of this time is so intriguing to me. Very well written

I like the family created through this time. strangers had to rely on each other to survive.