{"product_id":"esthers-children-by-caroline-beecham-9781760879501","title":"Esther's Children","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInspired by the extraordinary life of Esther Simpson, \u003cem\u003eEsther's Children\u003c\/em\u003e is a powerful novel of love and courage.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAustria, 1936:\u003c\/strong\u003e Esther 'Tess' Simpson works for a British organisation that rescues academics from the cruel Fascist and anti-Semitic regimes taking hold in Europe. On a dangerous trip to Vienna to help bring aid to Europe's threatened Jewish scholars, Esther meets Harry Singer, a young Jewish academic and musician.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTess works tirelessly to rescue at-risk academics and scientists from across Europe, trying to find positions for them in Britain and America. In 1938, she secures employment for Harry at Imperial College, London, their love affair intensifying as the world heads into war; yet they are separated once again as Britain moves to intern European refugees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith Harry detained on the Isle of Man while still waiting for news of his parents, Esther and the Society plead with the government for the interned scientists' release. When Harry is eventually liberated, his future with Esther is by no means secure as he faces an impossible choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eConfronting the horrific dangers of World War Two with remarkable integrity and bravery, Esther Simpson is revealed as an exceptional heroine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePraise for \u003cem\u003eFinding Eadie\u003c\/em\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e'A riveting, heart-stopping read that features fascinating insight into London's wartime publishing world.' - \u003cem\u003eWoman's Day\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e'[Beecham's] characters are likeable and real, her writing is engaging and the subject matter is gripping.' - \u003cem\u003eThe Weekly Times\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e'This moving story of Alice's fearless pursuit of her baby contains all the ingredients of a spy thriller ... A wonderful page-turner with great relevance for our times.' - \u003cem\u003eThe Chronicle\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47072504217836,"sku":"9781760879501","price":37.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/26181953482814.jpg?v=1765114308","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/products\/esthers-children-by-caroline-beecham-9781760879501","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}