The English German Girl

A powerful evocation of a bygone era ~Sir Martin Gilbert

Here is a new young voice in British fiction - entertaining, provocative and original. Jake Wallis Simons will surely prove a name to remember ~Beryl Bainbridge, The Independent

Fascinating and moving ~Monica Ali

Absolutely compelling' ~Sarah Crown, The Guardian

This well-researched and very moving novel is dedicated to the children of the Kindertransport and is a fine tribute to their bravery' ~The Times

A film waiting to happen although so vivid is Jake Wallis Simons' description and attention to detail I feel I've seen it already. If you only read one novel this year make it this one' ~Lovereading

 'An important subject explored by a writer to watch' ~Jonathan Freedland