The Hidden Storyteller: The heart-wrenching new story from best-selling author of WWII historical fiction novels, perfect for fans of Heather Morris

International bestselling author Mandy Robotham returns with a brand new tale set in war-torn Germany. The war is over. But there are still secrets to be found amidst the ashes . . . Hamburg, 1946 The war is over, and Germany is in ruins. Posted to an Allied-run Hamburg, reporter Georgie Young returns to the country she fled seven years prior – at the onset of the conflict – to find it unrecognisable. Amongst the stark horrors of a bombed-out city crumbling under the weight of millions of displaced souls, she discovers pockets of warmth: a violinist playing amidst the wreckage, couples dancing in the streets, and a nation trying to make amends. Joining forces with local detective Harri Schroder to catch a killer targeting women on the city’s streets, curiosity draws Georgie deep into the dark underbelly, and she soon discovers that some secrets of war did not die with Hitler… The next gripping and heart-wrenching historical fiction novel from international bestseller, Mandy Robotham. Readers love Mandy Robotham: ‘Evocative and emotive, a real must-read. Both harrowing and very moving. I couldn’t put it down’ Real Reader Review, ????? ‘I really liked the crime element in the story. This book will stay with me. Great writing – very poignant and heart-wrenching’ Real Reader Review, ????? ‘This is a really great book, full of interesting characters that you want to survive’ Real Reader Review, ????? ‘A thoroughly entertaining read. Strongly recommended’ Real Reader Review, ????? ‘Another excellent novel by Mandy Robotham! A thriller with a dash of historical fiction. It was very well written, and she had me on the edge of my seat the whole way through’ Real Reader Review, ????? ‘An informative, compassionate read of historical fiction. Highly recommended’ Real Reader Review, ????? In the post-world era, the 20th century Hamburg is a city of stories, some hidden in the shadows of the military presence. The city, once vibrant and full of life, now stands as a testament to the resilience of its people, who, despite the horrors of war, find solace in music, dance, and the pursuit of justice. For fans of Natasha Lester (The Mademoiselle Alliance), Ellie Midwood (The Girl Who Escaped from Auschwitz), Lucinda Riley (The Seven Sisters), Catherine Hokin (What Only We Know), and Ariel Lawhon (When We Had Wings). HarperCollins 2024