The story of us : The sweeping historical debut of 2018 that you will never forget

'A powerful and hard-hitting novel' Deborah Swift Love cannot be defined by war... A dark shadow is about to fall over the golden cupolas of Kiev... As the Red Army retreats in the face of Hitler's relentless advance across Eastern Europe, the lives of sisters Natasha and Lisa are about to change forever. As Lisa's plans to marry her childhood sweetheart quickly turn to tragedy under the occupation, Natasha grows close to Mark, a Hungarian soldier, enlisted against all his principals on the side of the Nazis. But as Natasha fights for the survival of the friends and family she loves, the war threatens to tear them apart. A powerful tale of love, loss, and the power of hope set in Kiev during the Second World War, perfect for fans of Kate Furnivall, Pam Jenoff, and V. S. Alexander. What readers are saying about The Story of Us: 'A really brilliant read' 'Excellent research and a fascinating story' 'Great story, definitely worth reading' 'I was really drawn into the story and... *The USA Today bestseller!* Can their bond survive under the shadow of occupation? For fans of The Tattooist of Auschwitz and The German Midwife comes this unforgettable tale of love, loss, family, and the power of hope. Kiev, 1941: Watching the Red Army withdraw from Ukraine in the face of Hitler's relentless advance, sisters Natasha and Lisa Smirnova realise their lives are about to change forever. As the German army occupies their beloved city, the sisters are tested in ways they never thought possible. Lisa's fiancé Alexei is taken by the invading army, whilst Natasha falls in love with Mark – a Hungarian soldier, enlisted against all his principles on the side of the Nazis. But as Natasha and Lisa fight to protect the friends and family they hold dear, they must face up to the dark horrors of war and the pain of betrayal. Will they be strong enough to overcome the forces which threaten to tear their family apart? Why readers love Sisters of War: 'Oh my heart! Such a beautiful story. Can't wait to read it again!' Amazon reviewer'Made me feel every single emotion' NetGalley reviewer'Captivating from the first page' Amazon reviewer'A powerful and hard-hitting novel' Deborah Swift, author of The Lady's Slipper'A gorgeous love story that keeps you hooked' Amazon reviewer'Pulled at my heartstrings and brought tears to my eyes. You really must read this book' Amazon reviewer'A whirlwind journey, full of emotions' Heather Osborne, author of Bitter Bonds Originally published as The Story of Us. *The next utterly heart-wrenching World War Two novel by Lana Kortchik, Daughters of the Resistance, is available to pre-order now* *The USA Today bestseller!* Can their bond survive under the shadow of occupation? For fans of?The Tattooist of Auschwitz and The German Midwife comes this unforgettable tale of love, loss, family, and the power of hope. Kiev, 1941: Watching the Red Army withdraw from Ukraine in the face of Hitler's relentless advance, sisters Natasha and Lisa Smirnova realise their lives are about to change forever.?As the German army occupies their beloved city, the sisters are tested in ways they never thought possible. Lisa's fianc? Alexei is taken by the invading army, whilst Natasha falls in love with Mark ? a Hungarian soldier, enlisted against all his principles on the side of the Nazis. But as Natasha and Lisa fight to protect the friends and family they hold dear, they must face up to the dark horrors of war and the pain of betrayal. Will they be strong enough to overcome the forces which threaten to tear their family apart? Why readers love Sisters of War: 'Captivating from the first page' 'Powerful and heart wrenching' 'A touching story, beautifully written' 'Well-researched and fascinating' Originally published as The Story of Us Love can't be defined by war ... Watching the Red Army withdraw from Ukraine in the face of Hitler's relentless advance, Natasha Smirnova realises her life is about to change forever. As Kiev is cast under the dark cloud of occupation, Natasha falls in love with Mark, a Hungarian soldier, enlisted against all his principals on the side of the Nazis. But as Natasha fights to protect the friends and family she holds dear she must face up to the dark horrors of war and the pain of betrayal. Will the love she and Mark share be strong enough to overcome the forces which threaten to tear them apart? The Story of Us is a powerful tale of love, loss, and the power of hope set in Kiev during the Second World War, perfect for fans of Kate Furnivall, Pam Jenoff and V.S. Alexander