Bøger af Ellie Midwood

Ingen forlader Auschwitz i live. Mala, fange nummer 19880, indser dette i samme øjeblik, hun står af kreaturtoget og træder lige lukt ind i helvedes dyb.Edward, fange nummer 531, er veteran i lejren og politisk fange. Med kronraget hoved og stribet uniform ligner han alle andre dødsmærkede i lejren, men i virkeligheden er han en del af den underjordiske modstandsgruppe. Og han har en flugtplan.De er interneret, alene fordi de er i live. Men da de mødes, antager den mørke skygge af Auschwitz, der indhyller deres liv, et skær af håb. Edward får Mala til at tro på det umulige – at på trods af elektriske hegn, maskinpistoler og endeløse rækker af vagttårne, så vil det lykkes dem at undslippe denne dødslejr.De giver hinanden et løfte – de vil undslippe sammen eller dø sammen.Pigen der flygtede fra Auschwitz er en stærk roman inspireret af den sande fortælling om Mala Zimetbaum, der trodsede skæbnen og som den første kvinde undslap det helvede på jord, som var Auschwitz.

Auschwitz, 1942: Her entire body trembles as she stands in the infirmary and realises the horrifying truth. She's a nurse, but instead of saving her fellow inmates, she's about to be ordered to kill them... Surrounded by thick fog from the nearby forest, Orli stumbles from the cattle truck onto the frostbitten grounds of Auschwitz. Betrayed by her own husband for being a German resistance fighter, she has no one left in the world, and this is now her home. Orli breathes a sign of relief when her nursing skills mean she's assigned to work in the infirmary. Even in this hell on earth, she can still try to save some lives. But when she's instructed to assist Dr Josef Mengele, she soon learns that he is known as The Angel of Death, and is the most feared man in Auschwitz. At his evil hands, thousands of inmates are cruelly killed and experimented on. And if Orli is to survive, she will have to help him. But how can she live with herself if she sentences her fellow inmates to death? As she stares into his eyes, she soon realises her resistance work is not over. She has to stay and find a way to stop this monster----even if that means she will pay the ultimate price. Inspired by the incredible true story of Orli Reichert, this unforgettable World War Two novel brings to life the powerful tale of a woman who risked everything to fight against evil. Fans of The Choice and The Tattooist of Auschwitz will be utterly gripped by this unputdownable page-turner. Readers love Ellie Midwood: "Jaw-dropping... This is a book that needs to be read... Gut-punching... OMG I cried real tears at the end of this... what a book this one is." NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Wow!!!... Definitely not going to leave my head anytime soon... Devastatingly heartbreaking... Absolutely rammed with emotions... A heart-wrenching, absolutely beautifully devastating story." Bookworm86, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Amazing... So heart-wrenching. The fact that it is a true story tears at your heartstrings, so, reading with a box of Kleenex is a must... Such a phenomenal story... will continue to resonate in me for a very long time... Wonderful, phenomenal must read!" PageTurners, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Absolutely adored this! Incredibly moving. I had tears welling up and my heart was racing. Did not want to put it down... I felt like I was actually there." Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "I was brought to tears. Always have a box of tissues at the ready... I loved this... Wonderful... Grips you from page one and never lets go." Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Gripping... I kept telling myself, "Just one more chapter." And before I knew it, it was 6 a.m. and I was still awake... I finished the book within a few hours... Outstanding." Goodreads reviewer, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Tyskland, 1942. Første dag på München Universitet møder Sophie Scholl Alexander med det ravnesorte hår og de dybe øjne. Hun genkender ham straks som en åndsfælle. Ligesom hende er han villig til at gøre oprør mod nazisterne. Villig til at risikere sit eget liv for modstandskampen.Deres had til Hitler forener dem, og snart etablerer Sophie og Alexander modstandsgruppen Den Hvide Rose og begynder en farlig leg. Det er umuligt at vide, hvem de kan stole på, hvem der er villig til at risikere deres liv, og hvem der ville forråde dem for at bevare deres frihed. Deres liv hænger i en tynd tråd, da Gestapo udsteder en dusør til enhver, der kan angive informationer om Den Hvide Rose. Det er et spørgsmål om tid, før Gestapo fanger dem. Da Sophie står ansigt til ansigt med en naziofficer i et afhøringsrum, må hun tage et umuligt valg: Vil hun ofre sin frihed i kærlighedens navn?Den Hvide Roses sidste ord er den sande historie om Sophie Scholl – en af historiens modigste kvinder – der risikerede alt for at lede en revolution mod nazismens tyranni.

"Has it ever occurred to you, Johann; the fact that we're fighting on the wrong side?"Austria, 1938On the verge of the most devastating war of all times, four young men found themselves sharing a room in a flying school dormitory. A bohemian Berliner, a Flieger-Hitlerjugend member, a prodigy pilot, and a butcher's son, with nothing in common but their love for the Luftwaffe and the freedom the sky has to offer. The bond they develop is put to the test by what might be a stronger adversary - war itself. Over the English Channel, in the dusty skies of Africa, on the brutal Eastern front, they will discover where their loyalty lies, and what true bravery means. "It's Großdeutsches Reich, soldier. When one has a family at home, it doesn't leave him many chances for the revolt." As the war progresses, Willi and Johann grow more and more disillusioned with the regime they're protecting with their lives. An SS unit appearing on their base to claim one of their own; bits of conversation revealing the truth about the extermination program accidentally overheard during the official reception - the pieces of the puzzle are slowly coming together, but it's too late to do anything but fight to the bitter end, whatever it may bring. Set during one of the bloodiest wars in history, "Of Knights and Dogfights" is the story of the shattered illusions of youth, tyranny and freedom, friendship and love guiding one out of the darkest hell of Soviet captivity.

Europe, 1945: I clutch my perfect auburn-haired-baby to my chest, desperate for her to take her first breath. She has to see the world outside the walls of this concentration camp and breath freedom instead of death, she has to live... Inspired by true events, this powerful World War Two novel tells the incredible and inspirational tale of two ordinary people who risk everything to achieve the impossible: bringing new life into a death camp. As Lore is pushed through the towering gates of Mauthausen concentration camp, she holds little hope of ever leaving. After being caught using her position as a typist for the SS to try and save her Jewish friends, she is now considered an enemy of the state. Lore knows that for those who commit treason, death is usually the only way out. But soon, when Lore meets political prisoner Wolf, his burning desire for freedom and unshakable faith in justice ignites a flicker of hope deep inside her heart. Together, they commit the ultimate act of resistance against the brutal SS by falling desperately in love. And when Lore falls pregnant, they know they have to not only fight to survive, but plan to escape. After secretly giving birth in her barracks, Lore's heart shatters as she hands her miracle baby over to Wolf, knowing she is too weak to join them. Through tears and whispered promises to meet again, Wolf steps back into the darkness, and Lore is left questioning if any of them will survive, and if they do, will they ever find each another again? Fans of The Tattooist of Auschwitz and The Choice will be incredibly gripped by this tearjerking page-turner. This unforgettable World War Two novel shows that even in darkness, love can sometimes find a way. Readers love Ellie Midwood: 'Wow!!!... Definitely not going to leave my head anytime soon... Devastatingly heartbreaking... Absolutely rammed with emotions... A heart-wrenching, absolutely beautifully devastating story.' Bookworm86, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Amazing... so heart-wrenching. The fact that it is a true story tears at your heartstrings, so, reading with a box of Kleenex is a must... such a phenomenal story... will continue to resonate in me for a very long time... wonderful, phenomenal must read!' PageTurners, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Absolutely adored this! Incredibly moving. I had tears welling up and my heart was racing. Did not want to put it down... I felt like I was actually there.' Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'I was brought to tears. Always have a box of tissues at the ready... I loved this... Wonderful... Grips you from page one and never lets go.' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Gripping... I kept telling myself, "Just one more chapter." And before I knew it, it was 6 a.m. and I was still awake... I finished the book within a few hours... Outstanding.' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

France, 1942. "With tremendous effort, I forced myself to hold his gaze. My heart was thrashing inside my chest like a bird battering its wings. The room was suddenly devoid of air. Time itself stood still. They knew who I was. They knew what I'd done." This heartbreaking World War Two page-turner tells the incredible true story Dora Schaul, one of history's most courageous women. It was a misty Wednesday morning. Inside the Gestapo headquarters, you could cut the tension with a knife. There was a traitor in their midst: someone had leaked a list of the SS to the British press. The head of Gestapo called me into his office. Panelled oak walls, a grand piano in the corner, rugs lining the floor-the place where he ordered executions every day. I sat at the desk, reaching for the typewriter and adjusting the paper. On the wall, the clock ticked loudly. He stood over me; I could almost feel his breath on my neck. "I don't know where the leak came from. Do you?" he asked. I couldn't stop my hands from trembling. I was sure he could hear the thrashing of my heart. Because I wasn't just a secretary: I was an undercover Jewish girl. The person who fetched them tea, typed their letters, and made them laugh was their enemy. And my day of reckoning had arrived... Fans of The Tattooist of Auschwitz, The Alice Network, and The Lilac Girls will be utterly swept away by this emotional page-turner about the brave woman who risked her life every day by coming face-to-face with enemy-the monsters who killed her loved ones. Readers love Ellie Midwood: "AMAZING read! I loved this so much!... Sensational... One of the most inspiring love stories of all time... HIGHLY HIGHLY RECOMMEND. 100% 5 STARS!!" Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Oh, my heart!... Beautiful, chilling, terrifying, and hopeful... Midwood is a wonder with words--I am so in love... I cried, so have tissues at the ready!... I loved every second!" Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Soul-wrenching... I have been through boxes of Kleenex... Even writing this review, I have tears." Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "One of the few books that have left me reeling for days. Talk about having a book hangover!... I smiled, I sighed with relief, I held my breath, I cried. This book gave me all the feels and chills. Hands down, a five-star must-read." Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Berlin, 1943: "No matter what happens, no matter what they do to me, they will never stop me loving you," he said, placing a kiss on my tear-stained cheek. Based on a true story, this heartbreaking World War Two page-turner shows that, in the face of evil, love is power, courage is infectious--and the voices of many will not be silenced."We're not moving until you release our men!" Margot shouts, her heart racing. In the snow, the Berlin streets dusted with white, she shifts from foot to foot with the small crowd of wives by the iron gates. She has lived in terror that this moment would come: Nazis have arrested her beloved husband.Margot, a German seamstress, and Jochen, a Jewish artist, were madly in love. But this became a forbidden act in Hitler's Germany. The days of Jochen filling their sixth-floor apartment with roses to surprise her vanished. Their friends started crossing the street to avoid them. They lost their jobs. And then they found themselves scrabbling for breadcrumbs on the cold cobbles outside the home that was once their own.Yet even as their world came crashing down, they had each other. Until now.Now, Margot risks her life to protest outside Gestapo headquarters. As days pass, hundreds are gathered. They refuse to move, even when enemy planes cross the clouds and bombs fall to the ground. Yet defying the Nazis is a death sentence...Will this evil war ever end? Will she and Jochen survive? What will it take for Margot to see the love of her life again?Fans of The Tattooist of Auschwitz, The Alice Network and The Lilac Girls will be utterly gripped by this tearjerking and inspirational tale.Readers love Ellie Midwood: "AMAZING read! I loved this so much!... Sensational... One of the most inspiring love stories of all time... HIGHLY HIGHLY RECOMMEND. 100% 5 STARS!!" Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"Oh my heart!... Beautiful, chilling, terrifying, and hopeful... Midwood is a wonder with words--I am so in love... I cried, so have tissues at the ready!... I loved every second!" Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"Soul-wrenching... I have been through boxes of Kleenex... Even writing this review, I have tears." Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"I absolutely loved it!!!... Amazing. It was so beautifully written... Amazingly well done." Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"One of the few books that have left me reeling for days. Talk about having a book hangover!... I smiled, I sighed with relief, I held my breath, I cried. This book gave me all the feels and chills. Hands down, a five-star must-read." Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"I can officially report that my tear ducts have run completely and utterly dry... Shattered my heart." Notablenoveles, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"Wow! Just wow... Utterly heartbreaking... I'm speechless." Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

The Girl Who Survived: Based on a true story, an utterly unputdownable and heart-wrenching World War 2 page-turner, is a captivating novel by Ellie Midwood. Published in 2021 by Bookouture, this historical fiction takes you on a gripping journey through one of the most tumultuous periods in human history. Ellie Midwood, renowned for her skill in weaving intricate narratives, outdoes herself in this epic tale of survival, courage, and resilience. The book is set against the backdrop of World War 2, and it's a page-turner that will keep you on the edge of your seat from start to finish. If you're a fan of heart-wrenching narratives and historical fiction, this is a must-read. The Girl Who Survived is a testament to Ellie Midwood's storytelling prowess and Bookouture's commitment to publishing compelling narratives.

I Auschwitz er hver eneste dag en kamp for overlevelse. Alma har fangenummer 50381, tatoveret ind i hendes hud med blegt, blåt blæk. Hun er indespærret sammen med tusindvis af andre, revet bort fra sine kære og fanget i en labyrint af pigtråd. Hver dag forsvinder mennesker for aldrig at blive set igen.Denne horrible virkelighed kunne ikke være fjernere fra Almas tidligere liv, hvor hun som højagtet violinist tryllebandt sit publikum koncert for koncert. Men da nazisterne indtager Europa, kan det ikke redde hende.Da lederen af kvindelejren udpeger Alma til leder af et orkester, der skal optræde for såvel lejrfanger som højtrangerende nazister nægter Alma: ”De kan slå mig ihjel, men de kan ikke tvinge mig til at spille”. Snart går det dog op for hende, at positionen som orkesterleder samtidig rummer magt; hun kan skaffe sultende piger ekstra rationer og redde mange fra dødens kløer.Sådan møder Alma Miklos, som er en talentfuld pianist. Omgivet af fortvivlelse finder de lindring i fælles prøver, hemmelige beskeder og koncerter spillet i fællesskab – alt imens de beder til, at det hele snart vil få ende. Men i Auschwitz er selve luften farvet af tab, og tragedie er det eneste, man kan vide sig sikker på. Kan deres kærlighed overleve på et så håbløst sted?Baseret på den utrolige, men sande historie om Alma Rosé, bringer Violinisten fra Auschwitz en af historiens mest frygtløse, inspirerende og modige heltinder til live. Almas mod reddede utallige liv og bragte håb til dem, der havde glemt, at det fandtes.

Berlin, 1939: The inspiring true story of Libby Schulze-Boysen, a German girl who refused to back down to the Nazis. In the face of evil, she vowed to live by the truthor die by it. ';Be brave. Don't run. Fight.' With her eyes tightly shut, tears rolling from under her dark lashes, she felt his lips gently touch her burning cheek. The train on the platform whistled, and he disappeared into the steam. Libby moves to Berlin to start a new lifeas far away as possible from her family and their alliance with the Nazis. But in the city, there's no escape from Hitler's brutal regime. And when Libby's friend vanishes into thin air, she decides she cannot stand back and do nothing After Libby makes connections with fellow anti-Nazis, she's introduced to Harro. Instantly, she knows there's a story behind his cornflower-blue eyes. The whip marks on his back, scars from the SS, tell his secret: he is a resistance fighter. Harro draws Libby into the world of the resistance, and as they fall in love, their life grows increasingly dangerous. Becoming a double agent, Libby infiltrates the Ministry of Propaganda. By day, they smuggle classified documents. By night, they hold clandestine meetings by candlelight and plot Hitler's downfall. But in the frostbitten winter of 1942, Libby fears that the Gestapo is stalking themtheir every move watched, their phone calls recorded. And one day, Harro simply disappears. Will they ever be reunited? Or will everything they've risked their lives for be in vain? Fans of The Tattooist of Auschwitz, The Alice Network and The Lilac Girls will be utterly gripped by this heartbreaking page-turner. Based on a true story, this beautiful novel shows that even when our freedom is stolen, we still have a choice Readers love Ellie Midwood: ';AMAZING read! I loved this so much! Sensational One of the most inspiring love stories of all time HIGHLY HIGHLY RECOMMEND. 100% 5 STARS!!' Goodreads reviewer, ';Oh, my heart! Beautiful, chilling, terrifying, and hopeful Midwood is a wonder with wordsI am so in love I cried, so have tissues at the ready! I loved every second!' Goodreads reviewer, ';Soul-wrenching I have been through boxes of Kleenex Even writing this review I have tears.' Goodreads reviewer, ';I absolutely loved it!!! Amazing. It was so beautifully written Amazingly well done.' Goodreads reviewer, ';One of the few books that have left me reeling for days

"Helena steps off the cattle train onto the frozen grounds of Auschwitz ... Scheduled to be killed tomorrow, she is not even tattooed with a prison number. As the snow falls around her, she shivers, knowing that she has been sentenced to death for a crime she didn't commit. When a gray-clad officer marches towards Helena and pulls her away, she fears the worst. Instead, he tells her that it's one of the guard's birthdays and orders her to serenade him ... After she sings to the guard, Franz, he presses a piece of cake into her hands--the first thing she has eaten in days. On the spot, he orders her life to be saved, forever changing the course of her fate"--Back cover.