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Under A Broken Sky

The Untold Love Story from the Darkest Days of WWII
By Dougie McHale
Series: The Hellenic Collection
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In wartime Corfu, two hearts defy the odds. Corfu, 1943. The Nazis are dragging Jews from their homes in the dead of night, and Rosa knows time is running out. Her father clings to the hope that they will be spared, even as whispers of deportation... Read More
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In wartime Corfu, two hearts defy the odds

As the Nazis close in, Rosa must choose between her love for Alvertos and her family's safety. Fleeing to the mountains, their bond is tested by unimaginable loss and sacrifice.

Rosa must confront the past she's buried when a memorial in Corfu forces her to face the love and pain that shaped her life.

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In wartime Corfu, two hearts defy the odds.

Corfu, 1943.

The Nazis are dragging Jews from their homes in the dead of night, and Rosa knows time is running out. Her father clings to the hope that they will be spared, even as whispers of deportation grow louder. When he demands Rosa end her relationship with Alvertos, a Greek Christian and the love of her life, she is forced to make an impossible choice.

Disowned and disgraced, Rosa faces an uncertain futureβ€”one that may mean she will never see her family again.

As the violence escalates, Rosa and Alvertos secretly marry, forging a bond that defies the hatred around them. But staying in Corfu means certain death. Forced to flee to the mountains, they face tragedy, impossible choices, and sacrifices that could tear them apart forever.

Edinburgh, 2002.

Rosa thought she could bury the past, but the scars of war never fade. When an invitation arrives for the unveiling of a memorial in Corfu, she is forced to confront the memories she has kept hidden for fifty yearsβ€”the memories of love, sacrifice, and unimaginable loss.

Under a Broken Sky is an emotional tale of courage, love, and resilience in the face of unimaginable darkness. Perfect for fans of Kristin Hannah, Fiona Valpy, and Victoria Hislop.

Praise for The Hellenic Collection:

β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… I stayed up until 2AM finishing Under a Broken Sky.

β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… Great characterization, engaging story, I felt at times I was there, very moving in parts, recommended, a real page turner.

β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… Heartbreaking but painted a picture of Jews in Corfu that I was not aware of.

β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… It is gritty, heart wrenching, and beautiful. The best book that I have read this year.

β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… I needed a tissue one or two times.

β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… Dougie you really brought the characters to life and I couldn't wait to read more.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781036700812

Publisher: Vinci Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 16 January 2025

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Vinci Books

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 21.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 352

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Dougie McHale Fiction General Fiction Historical Fiction Historical Romance Literary Fiction Romance Series: The Hellenic Collection

About the Author

In a past life, Dougie McHale has been a dockyard worker, student, and musician. Writing has always been in his blood and bone. He draws inspiration from his love of Edinburgh and Greece. Their people and histories have all found their way into the books he writes. Dougie is the author of several novels of both Contemporary Women's Fiction and Second World War Fiction. His novels are rich with characters that face impossible choices, extraordinary circumstances and the power of secrets told through ordinary people reacting to the ups and downs of the human condition and the complexity of the heart. Dougie lives with his wife, daughter and forever hungry golden retriever in an intermittent empty nest as his son comes and goes.

Discover the books that readers are describing as an emotional roller-coaster of intrigue and drama, love and hope. If you'd like to connect, then visit Dougie at his website, join his newsletter and get a free novella, as well as the occasional update about new releases, updates and book promotions. www.dougiemchale.com. Be part of his Facebook page at facebook.com/www.dougiemchale

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